Which towbar for a Kuga?

Settermum
Settermum Forum Participant Posts: 127
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edited March 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

We have agreed a deal on a 2012 Ford Kuga 2.0 163bhp 4x4. I realise the best towbar is the one that suits the pocket, but what would Kuga owners advise?

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  • ADD46
    ADD46 Forum Participant Posts: 437
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    edited March 2016 #2

    Settermum, congratulations. We have that make and model of Kuga and it's a lovely smooth tow car and everyday use is a pleasure to drive even in town. We fitted a Westfalia detachable tow bar which cost £552 in 2014 at an independent tow bar specialist in
    Lincoln. This included the 13 pin plug, wiring, number plate and full fitting. You may hear some talk of bumpers having bits cut out of them to make the towbar fit, this is true, however the cut is small and is underneath the bumper and can only be seen if
    you look under the car. Enjoy your new car....what colour did you buy? 

  • Settermum
    Settermum Forum Participant Posts: 127
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    edited March 2016 #3

    Thanks ADD46, I saw a You Tube Video of the Westfalia detatchable. I liked the look of it, so neat and seemingly easy to deal with. So it is the favorite at the moment. The cutting of the bumper is definately a worry but will have to trust the fitter to
    know what he's doing.

    Our Kuga is Moondust Silver, not my fav colour especially as our current Mondeo is the same colour however it was the least important thing on the wish list. Would have liked the powershift gearbox, but didn't find one with all the other must haves. I've
    had a Kuga before but never towed with it. That one was Mars Red, absolutely loved it, never got lost in the car park.

    Looking foward to next week to collect it and hope we can get the towbar fitted before we are due away with the van at Easter. Thanks again.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited March 2016 #4

    I've got a fixed towbar on my Mk1 which didn't entail any cutting of panels. Can't remember the make but if anyone is desperate to know, I'll go and have a grovel underneath and see if I can read the bumf stamped on it.

  • ADP1963
    ADP1963 Forum Participant Posts: 1,280
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    edited March 2016 #5

    If your not back in an hour CY I will ring for an ambulance...........just to be on the safe side.Laughing

  • xtrailman
    xtrailman Forum Participant Posts: 559
    edited March 2016 #6

    I've got a fixed towbar on my Mk1 which didn't entail any cutting of panels. Can't remember the make but if anyone is desperate to know, I'll go and have a grovel underneath and see if I can read the bumf stamped on it.

    Write your comments here...Probably this one, the other two makes need a cut, although one is a little cheaper.

    [url=http://www.pfjones.co.uk/ford-kuga-apv-2008-on-bosal-swan-neck-towbar.html]TOWBAR[/url]

  • HarleyDave
    HarleyDave Forum Participant Posts: 150
    edited March 2016 #7

    I had a factory fitted towbar fitted on my 2013 Kuga (now sold) a removeable one made by Brink I think,no cutting done to bumper and out of view when not towing believe only problem can be not using the right (Ford) wiring,just had a new Witter fitted to
    new car for £650.Still have the swan neck for the factory tow bar if anyone wants oneHappy

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