Tow bar fitting

ScreenNameBC50719EFD
ScreenNameBC50719EFD Forum Participant Posts: 8
edited March 2023 in Motorhomes #1

Hi. Can anyone help me with where to get a tow bar fitted to my 2006 Fiat Ducato Swift Suntor 530LP ? It has chassis extensions.

preferably in Kent.

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  • Navigateur
    Navigateur Forum Participant Posts: 3,880
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    edited March 2023 #2

    Is it suitable for towing in the first place?   Adequate engine power?  Extension to chassis not such it will lift trailer on humps?  Sufficient capacity in rear axle load?

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,828 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2023 #3

    A company called Polar Automotive at Tonbridge, Kent, advertises that they can make the calculations for the important points which Navigateur has mentioned - but it is not a company which I know about.

  • ScreenNameBC50719EFD
    ScreenNameBC50719EFD Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited March 2023 #4

    Answer to navigateur.l

    yes it is suitable for towing, engine power is sufficient for what I need, I have been towing for 50+ years from camping trailers to 56 tons so know a bit about it. I have seen at least 6 of this model with towbars so I know it can be done. Just need to know where.

  • ScreenNameBC50719EFD
    ScreenNameBC50719EFD Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited March 2023 #5

    Eurotraveller. Thank you but I dont need calcs. I know it can be done. I need a fitter.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited March 2023 #6

     ... I have seen at least 6 of this model with towbars

     

    I've seen Smart cars with towbars .... but you can't tow with them😉  (in this country)

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,828 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2023 #7

    I gave you one.

  • Lutz
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    edited March 2023 #8

    Before you have a towbar fitted you do need to make sure that whatever Swift have had type approved as a maximum towload is adequate to meet your needs.

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