Swapping a tow bar

T7VVY
T7VVY Forum Participant Posts: 6
edited February 2020 in Towcars & Towing #1

I have just removed my 13 pin tow bar from my old 2011 Vauxhall insignia elite hatchback to a 2016 same model.

I am told it won't fit due to changes in depth of the new bumper.

Is this so and is their anything electrical I can salvage if I need a new one?

Does the caravan club recommend anyone,?

graham.stewart54@yahoo.co.uk

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited February 2020 #2

    Can you not just do a trial fit and just hold your towbar in position against the new Insignia to check whether there's clearance or not?

  • viatorem
    viatorem Forum Participant Posts: 645
    edited February 2020 #3

    The towbar manufacturer may be able to confirm safe fitment or not.

  • Lutz
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    edited February 2020 #4

    It may not only be a question of whether it will fit or not, but the old towbar may not be type approved for the newer car, making it an illegal combination.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2020 #5

    My thoughts as well, Lutz.

  • GeordieBiker
    GeordieBiker Forum Participant Posts: 45
    edited February 2020 #6

    Why not check the towbar manufacturer’s part number for both cars on their website? That would quickly tell you if the towbar design has been changed between the two models.

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