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16-07-2011, 10:36 PM | #1 | ||
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Hey guys, just wondering about if I can get a towbar on my LV Focus?
I want to tow our 6x4 to the tip when required. Do I have to get one from Ford or are there other companies and brands who make them? |
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17-07-2011, 12:12 AM | #2 | ||
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Just did a quick Google search and came up with this -
http://www.shop1auto.com.au/New%20to...ord_Focus.html |
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17-07-2011, 09:43 AM | #3 | ||
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I had that site saved Russ for the same reason....
I was going to say the same thing, there are several mobs who fit them, but their prices are between $450-$500. On ebay, you can get the hardware for around $120, but then shipping and wiring etc will push the price up. The US sellers don't ship to OZ either. |
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17-07-2011, 09:58 AM | #4 | |||
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The only problem with buying all the hardware etc... and having it shipped, is that by the time you have it fitted it would probably end up costing much the same anyway, unless of course you are confident about installing it yourself. Last edited by Russ; 17-07-2011 at 10:04 AM. |
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17-07-2011, 10:33 AM | #5 | ||
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Yeah, you are right Russ. Drive in, get it fitted correctly and drive out.
Looking at getting a tinny when it gets warmer so will be getting one fitted shortly as well. Will need to be one that is removable as I only have 10cm space either end in the garage lol. |
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17-07-2011, 11:02 AM | #6 | |||
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17-07-2011, 11:10 AM | #7 | ||
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Same situation. This is my trick.
Get a bit of foam or empty cardboard box that is a rectagle (like what you would get a picture frame in - thats what I used), measuring at least 40cm across, 70-80cm tall and 3-5cm thick. Stand that up, leaning against the front car / wall so that one corner is touching, and the other is off the wall 3-5cm (like looking at a slightly opened door from above). Drive in, and as soon as you nudge it with the front of your car and see it move you know you are as close as you should get.... |
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17-07-2011, 12:32 PM | #8 | ||
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I have an old rug in my garage. It's positioned in such a way that as soon as I feel the front wheels come off it, then it's time to stop moving forward.
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17-07-2011, 12:45 PM | #9 | ||
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Thanks for the replies guys, at the moment the only car which has a towbar for us is Dad's 323, if he is out, trailer doesn't go anywhere.
Also are there any general rules I should follow when towing a trailer, I remember reading somewhere to stay out of overdrive? |
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17-07-2011, 07:55 PM | #12 | ||
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you can fit the towbar yourself if your a bit handy.
Its fairly simple. All you do is remove the rear bar, then you will see a slam pannel that is bolted to the chassis rail. remove this and the towbar slides into the chassis rails & replaces this part. There are holes already in the chassis rails that allow you to bolt it straight on. Then just replace the rear bar & then do the wiring. I think with the LV it just plugs into the loom which you access by removing the trim inside the boot. Just be sure you get the LV towbar as there are differences between the LS & LV |
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