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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: BlueBridge on 05 April 2011, 21:50:05
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I,m thinking of getting a tow bar and fitting it myself, is this an easy job and are the electrics already in place, I'm sure i've noticed a small connector near to the o/s rear light cluster.
It's on a 98 2.5 CD.
Jon
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http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1242490914/0
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1171117165/0
http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/uMedia/FittingInstructions/G67A.pdf
It's easy, the bolt holes are marked with dimples
You just need to drill them out.
The easiest way for the wiring is to get the kit from Vx and this plugs straight into the plug in the boot.
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Thanks for that Dad :y, any recommendations on which tow bars are best, its only for pulling a trailer.
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You will probably find a breaker on here has one, the chances are though, the wiring will have been chopped, so you will have to trace them all.
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Thanks for that Dad :y, any recommendations on which tow bars are best, its only for pulling a trailer.
Depends on what you want it too look like. IMO the Witter two bolt flange box section tow bar looks shite could look better, loads of 2" box section showing from underneath versus a Bosal OE supplied bar which has all the rigidity inside the boot floor with just the swan neck 'dangling' from the unseen metalwork above it. Or a Westfalia detachable with swing away electrics - like mine. ;) :y
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Cheers Andy :y
I'll avoid the Witter.
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its only for pulling a trailer.
Depends on what you want it too look like. IMO the Witter two bolt flange box section tow bar looks shite could look better, loads of 2" box section showing from underneath versus a Bosal OE supplied bar which has all the rigidity inside the boot floor with just the swan neck 'dangling' from the unseen metalwork above it. Or a Westfalia detachable with swing away electrics - like mine. ;) :y
Unfortunately, I have to use the additional parking sensor two bolt flange towbar as I tow a caravan with a dry ball for the Alko AKS Hitch Head but also tow a Moto X bike trailer with the pressed steel greased head. It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. Mine's fitted to an Estate so the only iron work showing is the parts that drop down from behind the bumper to the two bolt flange although I do agree it's not cosmetically great and detachable is the prettier option. :y
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It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. ....
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners? :-?
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I agree with Andy I tow both an old trailer and a caravan with Alko .A quick degrease is all thats needed
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It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. ....
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners? :-?
Some thinners contain a light "lubricant" type stuff that leaves a film on the towball... this can damage the friction pads in the hitch .. if you have an alko or westfalia ... better to use a quick spray of brake/clutch cleaner and a bit of paper towel IMHO ... leaves no residue at all .. :)
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It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. ....
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners? :-?
I originally towed with a swan neck towbar but my straightliner stabiliser was no good on it. The clamp kept turning on the neck so I was forced to change it to a flange ball. Came in useful for a bike carrier as well. Obviously now I don't use the straightliner so I could use any style towbar. The OP only needs to tow a trailer but may want to stick a bike on at a later date. Personal choice for current requirements at the end of the day. :y
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It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. ....
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners? :-?
Some thinners contain a light "lubricant" type stuff that leaves a film on the towball... this can damage the friction pads in the hitch .. if you have an alko or westfalia ... better to use a quick spray of brake/clutch cleaner and a bit of paper towel IMHO ... leaves no residue at all .. :)
you're splitting hairs now Nige. ;) ;) ;)
You knew what I meant, ;)
Just for you ........
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners brake cleaner?
actually I'd use Domino printer wash from work ....... acetone. ;) ;) ;)
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It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. ....
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners? :-?
Some thinners contain a light "lubricant" type stuff that leaves a film on the towball... this can damage the friction pads in the hitch .. if you have an alko or westfalia ... better to use a quick spray of brake/clutch cleaner and a bit of paper towel IMHO ... leaves no residue at all .. :)
you're splitting hairs now Nige. ;) ;) ;)
You knew what I meant, ;)
Just for you ........
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners brake cleaner?
actually I'd use Domino printer wash from work ....... acetone. ;) ;) ;)
methinks your is a tad too long ....... :)
and that IS splitting hairs .... :)
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It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. ....
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners? :-?
I originally towed with a swan neck towbar but my straightliner stabiliser was no good on it. The clamp kept turning on the neck so I was forced to change it to a flange ball. Came in useful for a bike carrier as well. Obviously now I don't use the straightliner so I could use any style towbar. The OP only needs to tow a trailer but may want to stick a bike on at a later date. Personal choice for current requirements at the end of the day. :y
True!
But a 2 bolt flanged towball looks ugly which ever way you look at it. It was only 'cos this caravan came with an Al-ko that I use a stabiliser. I towed the last caravan miles - here & abroad - without a stabiliser of any kind.
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methinks your is a tad too long ....... :)
and that IS splitting hairs .... :)
It is !!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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It's easier for me to just change the towball over which allows me to tow any trailer. ....
It's easier to undo 2 x M16 bolts than it is to use a rag & thinners? :-?
Some thinners contain a light "lubricant" type stuff that leaves a film on the towball... this can damage the friction pads in the hitch .. if you have an alko or westfalia ... better to use a quick spray of brake/clutch cleaner and a bit of paper towel IMHO ... leaves no residue at all .. :)
Cheers for that Entwood. This was the very reason I was advised not to just clean it off each time. :y
Each to their own as they say. :y
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But a 2 bolt flanged towball looks ugly which ever way you look at it.......
And that I can't argue with. ;D ;D :y
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Just use brake or clutch cleaner I have not had a problem with this method