Help needed quickly with Towbar

[The Typsey Russell]

Hi guys,

Am tranporting my Beetle to Donnington race track for its sale and will be using a trailer for the job.

I have a towbar fitted to my surf, but is is not a ball and socket design, rather is has a rectangular hole, where either something fits in or a ball and socket can be fitted to.

It is also wired up, but not sure if it works or even if it is compatible as it was on surf when imported.

Any ideas what type of towbar it is, and whether I can use it or do I need to buy another one?

Please help as I am stuck for time.

Typsey

[marky]

go to a towbar dealer near you they will recomend the fitment required

[The Typsey Russell]

Only Halfrauds! Don't really want to give them the idea that I do not know what I am talking about.

Any ideas?

[marky]

you'll have to go to a towbar dealer for the part anyway

[Taska]

Sounds like a tow hitch receiver that's used in the US. Should be able to buy a ball which fits into the receiver.

http://www.truckxpressions.com/acces...ccessories.htm

US site but hopefully shows what you have.

[The Typsey Russell]

Finally managed to get a site, but won't be able to get to me by Saturday

I went to UK dealer and he quoted me £179 just for supply of new towbar! W*nker springs to mind. I told him I could get one for £90 or so and he said good luck. I think, with prices like that, it will be him who needs to the luck

[andy]

Have you tried these people.


Towing Centres UK
Towone Trailers
40 Havelock Street
Hessle Rd
Hull HU3 4JH
Tel: 01482 225645

[TonyN]

You may have trouble buying the reciever hitch as I've been informed they aren't type approved in the UK, just the rest of the world gets then, as they are far more useful then a normal ball as you fit other stuff in them, but hey, the UK government know best, right?

There is a place in Bedford called USA Automotive, that sells US car parts and stuff, they might be able to get you one. Or order direct from the US.

If you decide to buy a normal tow bar, bare me in mind if you sell the reciever bracket.

[rubblebags]

You may have trouble buying the reciever hitch as I've been informed they aren't type approved in the UK, just the rest of the world gets then, as they are far more useful then a normal ball as you fit other stuff in them, but hey, the UK government know best, right?

There is a place in Bedford called USA Automotive, that sells US car parts and stuff, they might be able to get you one. Or order direct from the US.

If you decide to buy a normal tow bar, bare me in mind if you sell the reciever bracket.

Tony do you mean the bars on the site that tasker posted. Only I was going for one . The prices are very low. Ive been after something like this for a while now.

Geoff.

[da SLUG man]

Tony do you mean the bars on the site that tasker posted. Only I was going for one . The prices are very low. Ive been after something like this for a while now.

Geoff.

but remember anything imported from USA has postage, VAT and customs clearing charges to be added!

[rubblebags]

but remember anything imported from USA has postage, VAT and customs clearing charges to be added!

Yes I know that but at twice the price they would be worth it to me.
Thanks for the pointer.
Geoff.

[kitesurf_phil]

but remember anything imported from USA has postage, VAT and customs clearing charges to be added!

And the chances of getting it by this Saturday are very low.

[TonyN]

Tony do you mean the bars on the site that tasker posted. Only I was going for one . The prices are very low. Ive been after something like this for a while now.

Geoff.

Yeah, thats a reciever hitch, they are great, without the hitch in place they don't drag in the ground when offroad like a normal towball, you can get any sort of drop with the hitch to suit you truck height and trailer hitch height. or fit a tow hook, winch bracket, umbrella, table, etc, etc.

Like I said, they are such a great idea, it's no wonder they aren't available in the UK.

[hormygollop]

Hi guys,

Am tranporting my Beetle to Donnington race track for its sale and will be using a trailer for the job.

I have a towbar fitted to my surf, but is is not a ball and socket design, rather is has a rectangular hole, where either something fits in or a ball and socket can be fitted to.

It is also wired up, but not sure if it works or even if it is compatible as it was on surf when imported.

Any ideas what type of towbar it is, and whether I can use it or do I need to buy another one?

Please help as I am stuck for time.

Typsey

What size is the reciever hole ? if it is a standard 2" square you can simply get a 2" square box section with a plate and ball welded on the end and bolt it in, I done this with my front reciever.
Keith