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24/8/2007 at 3:06pm
 Location: Blackpool
 Outfit: Coleman Wyoming 6
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Hi all. As a compleet newbie to the world of towing...the time has come for me to get a small traler. Now I have no idea exactly what I need. Once I have the traler, then what do I need. Obviously I need a towbar, but there seem to be several different options and I have no idea which I need. Do they come with the electric attachment and are there any good (CHEAP) places to get them from?

If its any use I drive an 03 reg Xsara Picasso.

Any advice is welcome,

Thanks, Mike


24/8/2007 at 4:43pm
 Location: Yeadon Leeds!
 Outfit: Swift Challenger & Defender 110SW
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for just a trailer you need single electrics (for the road lights)

fixed towbars are just that, they are there permanantly, as seen on most vehicles,
there is also the removable ball, whis looks like its not there when you remove iot, and fits into a socket to put it on for towing, these cost more than the fixed ones.

there are different brands, which cost different amonts, but presonally if its for your vehicle and up to standards, it makes no differance.

Im sure somone with a picasso will have a better idea on price than me!
As to final price, how long is a peice of string??
Look in the yellow pages, and phone around, just had a bar fitted to my car, quotes from £130, up to £240!!! and dont discount those that come to you. my final choice (at £135) came to me.




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