towbar question
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towbar question
Hi does anyone know if the towbar from a Peugeot 806 will fit my Citroen Synergie? I understand many parts are interchangable.
Also got the same question regarding roofbars being used on the same vehicles?
Thanks Nathan
Also got the same question regarding roofbars being used on the same vehicles?
Thanks Nathan
Cheers Nath.
1998 Synergie petrol.
1998 Synergie petrol.
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Yes, i cant see you having a problem there.
The cars are virtually identical in everything other than the badge they wear.
The cars are virtually identical in everything other than the badge they wear.
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Is it an estate Boris? I find Towequipe the cheapest for towbars. The site isn't the best but I've bought from them a few times.boristhespie wrote:I was loooking at towbar yesterday so I can put bikes and attach me boat and boy they are more expensive than I thought. £150
http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/026 ... 01-on.html
That comes with the basic socket and cable, but nothing to protect the car's electronics. You can't just tap into the rear light wiring like we used to, you will have to use the vehicle-specific wiring kit or at least the bypass relay.
http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/tow ... ystem.html
There are different C5 towbars listed under all three spellings of Citroen and the wiring kit varies in price so have a good look around. Remember that towball and electrics are extra unless they say they're included.
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If boris wasnt so far away and he had the right version C5 he could have (for a price!) a spare towbar I have in my shed for a C5 series 2 - its even got a quick detach towball! Sorry to hijack....
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Im miles away too, but is this for a hatch or estate?jimleshed wrote:If boris wasnt so far away and he had the right version C5 he could have (for a price!) a spare towbar I have in my shed for a C5 series 2 - its even got a quick detach towball! Sorry to hijack....
Ive had two towbars fitted to C5s now, both S1 Hatchbacks have one to take our bike rack. I paid £150 fitted, ony one electric socket, but the second can be added.
I hate the look of towbars, so i doubt ill fit one to my current C5, but if it were a detachable one i might. However Citroen want over £300 for one!
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If it's a new towbar then it should have instructions and all the bolts included.naffa wrote:Well I bought the towbar for my 1998 Synergie and I need to get it fitted. I'm hoping to do this myself but I have a couple of questions such as 'will I need to cut the bumper and does anyone know the length and diameter bolts I'll need'?
Thanks Nathan
If it's used then I think you should find out who made it and get the instructions.
I have never had trouble getting instructions. I usually ring up the manufacturer and ask to speak to tech support. Then I say to them I am thinking of buying their towbar but would like to see the instructions first so I know what's involved before I decide to buy it.
Normally they will send me the instructions (never failed yet).
be careful about bolts. The loading is extremely high on towbar bolts and you need to make sure that the correct ones are used including any load spreading plates/washers.
If you get it wrong and have an accident then the A frame of your trailer could come right through the tailgate (it's only plastic on these) and injure your passengers.
Its for a Hatch.
I have the instructions. Made by Bosal. Looks hardly used (still paint on the ball if I remember correctly)
The detachable bit forms a swan neck, and once it was off I doubt if you'd know there was one fitted...except for the electrics!
PM if interested!
I have the instructions. Made by Bosal. Looks hardly used (still paint on the ball if I remember correctly)
The detachable bit forms a swan neck, and once it was off I doubt if you'd know there was one fitted...except for the electrics!
PM if interested!
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Chris,jimleshed wrote:Its for a Hatch.
I have the instructions. Made by Bosal. Looks hardly used (still paint on the ball if I remember correctly)
The detachable bit forms a swan neck, and once it was off I doubt if you'd know there was one fitted...except for the electrics!
PM if interested!
If it's like the Witter one then there are a couple of pic
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Thats pretty much what I guess it would look like on a car (mines an S1 so it didnt fit).
Probably academic, as Chris is in the NE and I'm in the SW!
Not planning on travelling up that way any time in the near future..although I do have rellies in Newcastle.
Probably academic, as Chris is in the NE and I'm in the SW!
Not planning on travelling up that way any time in the near future..although I do have rellies in Newcastle.
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