Removing tow bar

[cupcake]

I'm considering removing the tow bar on my T2 as I'll never have any use for it. Just wondering how easy/difficult it's likely to be to get off, and what do I do with the electrics etc?

 

[cncfabs]

I'm considering removing the tow bar on my T2 as I'll never have any use for it. Just wondering how easy/difficult it's likely to be to get off, and what do I do with the electrics etc?

Really easy just 6 12mm bolts electric depends on how they were done shouldn't be a problem

 

[Terranical]

I'm considering removing the tow bar on my T2 as I'll never have any use for it. Just wondering how easy/difficult it's likely to be to get off, and what do I do with the electrics etc?

Even though I don't use mine I have left it on, it gives some protection to the back of the car in the event of someone rear-ending you!

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

Also remember that the rear towing hook gets removed when they fit the towbar, so if you take the towbar off you have nothing to connect to should you ever need dragging backwards.

 

[cupcake]

Also remember that the rear towing hook gets removed when they fit the towbar, so if you take the towbar off you have nothing to connect to should you ever need dragging backwards.

Bugger! That's hassle I can do without. Might have to rethink :hmh

 

[cncfabs]

Also remember that the rear towing hook gets removed when they fit the towbar, so if you take the towbar off you have nothing to connect to should you ever need dragging backwards.

No thats not right.When the towbar is fitted nothing gets removed the towbar actually covers the towing points up.So when its removed you get them back not loose them

 

[cupcake]

No thats not right.When the towbar is fitted nothing gets removed the towbar actually covers the towing points up.So when its removed you get them back not loose them

Oh that's handy :thumbs

I have little confidence the towbar will pass the MOT next May - highly doubt it'll have that new reversing beeper thingy installed and I can't be doing with all that faff myself. That and I simply prefer it without. Would rather just get rid personally

 

[TONUP]

Oh that's handy :thumbs

I have little confidence the towbar will pass the MOT next May - highly doubt it'll have that new reversing beeper thingy installed and I can't be doing with all that faff myself. That and I simply prefer it without. Would rather just get rid personally

Are towbars now part of the MOT test... That I did not know. What's the criteria for them to fail?

Regards

Alan

 

[cncfabs]

Are towbars now part of the MOT test... That I did not know. What's the criteria for them to fail?

Regards

Alan

Mine failed because it had 1 cable tie missing wire was hanging down about 1" from bar (insucure wiring) .All electrics must work i think and also warning buzzer needs to be fitted this has been a requirement for years but only just part of mot

 

[Fez_uk]

I thought the 7 pin plugs were not tested even on the new mot requirements?

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

No thats not right.When the towbar is fitted nothing gets removed the towbar actually covers the towing points up.So when its removed you get them back not loose them

On my one, there was a proper Pig tail at the back, Just like the front, and it used the holes the towbar bolts into, so had to come off. There are also the strapping down points, which the side plates obscure on some towbars, but I was told that they should never be used for towing, as they are not strong enough.

 

[cncfabs]

On my one, there was a proper Pig tail at the back, Just like the front, and it used the holes the towbar bolts into, so had to come off. There are also the strapping down points, which the side plates obscure on some towbars, but I was told that they should never be used for towing, as they are not strong enough.

If there were pigtails on the back someone put them there they are not std.

 

[AD Ent]

Reversing buzzer.. really? Mines a fail then. Just has the indicator beeps.

 

[Big Col]

Reversing buzzer.. really? Mines a fail then. Just has the indicator beeps.

Same as, no reversing buzzer not required.
Colin

 

[cncfabs]

Reversing buzzer.. really? Mines a fail then. Just has the indicator beeps.

Didn't say reversing buzzer its buzzer for indicator thats required

 

[AD Ent]

Oh that's handy :thumbs

I have little confidence the towbar will pass the MOT next May - highly doubt it'll have that new reversing beeper thingy installed and I can't be doing with all that faff myself. That and I simply prefer it without. Would rather just get rid personally

:augie

 

[micktheshed]

I thought the 7 pin plugs were not tested even on the new mot requirements?

As I was led to understand it 7 pin is not tested (because they are not used elsewhere in the EU) & if an adaptor is fitted to 13 pin (to allow 7 pin connection) then that negates the need to have it tested, as is also the case with 13 pin sockets hidden behind covers etc. They are only required to be tested if nothing obstructs access to them.

Usual farce then.......

 

[makeitfit]

For those bothered about MOT and tow bars, just take the bugger off for mot day and bolt it back on after
Best off for off roading anyway or else you spend all day ploughing :lol

 

[Terranical]

For those bothered about MOT and tow bars, just take the bugger off for mot day and bolt it back on after
Best off for off roading anyway or else you spend all day ploughing :lol

Good advice - I have to do that every year with my bullbar and spots, not legal in Spain unless they came fitted from the factory (and they're shown on the Spanish version of the V5).

 

[cupcake]

Well buzzer or no buzzer thingy, 7 pin or whatever other pin thingys, it all sounds like too much hassle and a likely fail to me. Plus I'm not a farmer so don't wish to plough when offroading

I think it needs to go :clap