Towbar and electrics - 2000 90Hdi Xantia saloon

rmunns · Unread post by **rmunns** » 23 Jul 2011, 17:42

Fitted towbar this morning - found it surprisingly easy, for once! Some of the bumper screws/bolts are a bit awkward but, on the whole, an OK job.

Now for the electrics. I will only be towing a trailer, so 7 pins.

I assume I'll have to break into wires as appropriate - anyone done this, any advice/places to buy 7way loom and connectors. Any warnings?

Please?

reblack68 · Unread post by **reblack68** » 23 Jul 2011, 19:37

I find Towequipe very reasonable for towbars and accessories.

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/12n ... g-kit.html

That kit will have all you need- except for a grommet to take the wiring through the floor/valance and extra wire to reach the indicator (and possibly a tail light, I can't remember) on the opposite side from the main connections. I'm sure a similar kit will be available in local caravan suppliers and/or motor factors but some caravan companies are very pricey.

There is nothing out of the ordinary electrically to worry about on the Xantia.

rmunns · Unread post by **rmunns** » 23 Jul 2011, 19:50

Thanks Richard; I did buy the towbar from Towequipe (a Thule, with swan-neck, for £69!).

I'll get the socket / wire here in France. I was concerned about buzzers, relays etc. I now don't think either are necessary. I'll get some scotch locks to join the wires.

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 24 Jul 2011, 14:37

rmunns wrote: I was concerned about buzzers, relays etc.

Don't know about the law in France, but here in the UK you must have a repeater warning - either light or buzzer linked to the trafficators.

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 24 Jul 2011, 21:20

Scotchlocks

Solder them in man after baring wire. then heat shrink and self amalg tape.