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Old 12-09-2008, 10:44   #1
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Hi, i've asked a local man to price up to have one made.

if any one else would like one, Pm me, we might be able to get the cost down a little


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Old 12-09-2008, 20:56   #2
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Hi Zippy, I was looking for one for my Pathie and found this site who do them for T2's might be worth a look http://www.watling-towbars.co.uk
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Old 12-09-2008, 21:07   #3
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hi, yeps, seen that one some time ago when i had an 806..

forgot to ask abut one for a T2 but i will do so now :smile:

just looked Gromit, they are £158.63 plus P&P from them, so my mans got to be a lot less i think.

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Old 12-09-2008, 21:26   #4
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watling want £158 for a front bar, not sure if that includes the ball or not.

so bit to go at in terms of undercutting, I note that watling rightly so
quote the bar's nose and draw weight as per the rear bar. they also
do a a natty electric winch kit to suit either location.
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Old 12-09-2008, 21:38   #5
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i cant remember who but, ive see a front winch and towball bar that uses both fixings at teh front. not sure if id like to winch just useing the one point



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i think ill ask him about 2 of the end fittingx, and a bar to link them both together to give a stronger recovery point.

Anyone else got any other idears??
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Old 01-10-2008, 22:10   #6
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hi saw the chap today, hopefully have a price soon.


will ask about having two and a linking bar ffor a winch maybe?


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hi saw the chap today, hopefully have a price soon.


will ask about having two and a linking bar ffor a winch maybe?


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sounds good idea, though guess mounting receiver to off side
will result in loss of factory pig tail hook thing, that said a bar
between them will brace any pulling esp. if winch.

what about if receivers could accomodate ahilift jack too,
perhaps by extension tubes?
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I have a custom made front tow bar (see download 32 front tow bar) for which I am open to offers. I made two for the T2 one is on my vehicle, it is complete and unused with all bolts and pins and ready to fit. would take 15 mins to fit . This bar is quick release as per photos but a standard 2 bolt ball would be required.......regards bri :smile:
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Hi Wilbri, thats the download hes using for info, hope you dont mind.

what do you want for yours, just in case he wants to much?


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good morning zippy..... I dont mind my towbar being copied thats why I did the down load to help other T2 Mav owners who tow caravans and trailers as I do. I am looking for £70 + this is complete with all bolts washers and pins ready to fit. I am in Kendal cumbria if anyone is interested. We were near you in sept, when we took our van to wilts, bristol .somerset, hants, dorset and I o W the weather was perfect except for a damp walk around Bristol docks...

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hi wildbri. oh well maybe drop in next time for a coffee and chat...

we're easy to fine... T2 and caravan out side...



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I have a custom made front tow bar (see download 32 front tow bar) for which I am open to offers. I made two for the T2 one is on my vehicle, it is complete and unused with all bolts and pins and ready to fit. would take 15 mins to fit . This bar is quick release as per photos but a standard 2 bolt ball would be required.......regards bri :smile:

.........and having relieved Brian of his tow-bar and used it to push a large caravan around a storage yard today, I can state without reservation that it's become an instant don't want to be without bit of kit. I've done quite a bit of push pulling of trailers in the past and this is back to happy easier manoeuvring days :wink:

It took a whole 15 minutes to fit the mounting and that included cleaning the underside area. Fitting and removing the tow-bar assembly takes a similar number of seconds .


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Thanks Dave, Im pleased you found it as easy to fit and use as I described it

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Hi Wilbri, thats the download hes using for info, hope you dont mind.

what do you want for yours, just in case he wants to much?


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Hey Zippy, did you get anywhere the production of the bars?
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Old 16-01-2009, 22:54   #15
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Hey Zippy, did you get anywhere the production of the bars?
nope, but we have a member who a towbar fitter...

Im sure hell post here SOON!..

as ive just sent him the link here...


Hi mate, I know i could have told you it was me!!

but wheres the fun in that..

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