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ed Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:59 am Post subject: car tow bar adviceq
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I'm planning on fitting a tow bar to the new Astra the question is which type -- swan next or fixed flange?
What are the pros & cons of either?
One thing with the flange type is I could put a jaw and pin hitch on - easier as tie down point for the canoe.
The car has rear reversing sensors - does this affect the decision of which to go for
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cynic-al Mud Obsessed
Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Odometer: 6062 Location: scunthorpe
1989 Suzuki SJ
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:08 pm Post subject:
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I wouldn't have a swan neck unless it was removable as I don't see the point. Atleast with a standard type you can put something on to protect your bumper.
Remember if your going for a pin and ball type hitch and are planning to tow a trailer on both you need the two mounting positions to keep a trailer level.
I've never had a tow bar affect parking sensors but I guess it depends where they are on the bumper.
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
2009 Land Rover 110 CSW
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:21 pm Post subject:
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I couldn't get after market reversing sensors to work when I had a NATO hitch on the 110
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Nightbar Difflock Royalty
Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Odometer: 20799 Location: In a state of anticipation...
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 4:47 pm Post subject:
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. wrote: | I couldn't get after market reversing sensors to work when I had a NATO hitch on the 110 |
That was because you left the trailer on...
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