I dont want to ask but has anybody got any pictures of towbars fitted?

rbull51 · 11-04-12, 04:20 PM

Im looking to carry bikes with a towbar mounted carrier but want to see what they look like fitted. Ideally a detachable or swan neck towbar would be fitted but price dependant!

Captain Peanut · 11-04-12, 04:47 PM

I looked into it but general concensus was that you couldn't fit a towbar without cutting the bumper.

I ended up getting roof bars and some Mont Blanc carriers.

rbull51 · 11-04-12, 04:53 PM

I have got roof bars and cycle carriers but find that the wind can sometimes be a bit much, especially on longer journeys. I have done a bit of asking around and most people / fitters say that a bumper cut is not necessary.

talkingcars · 11-04-12, 05:22 PM

I have a swan neck towbar on my ZS, no bumper cut was required.

It was meant to be a removable hitch but the fitters quoted me wrong, however as I don't use it much I undo the 2 x 17mm bolts and take it off leaving the frame and electrics on the car.

Sorry, no pictures on line.

Steves Cleenz · 11-04-12, 09:51 PM

my dad has a towbar on his and has not had to cut the bumper, can get picss if you like?

welshone · 11-04-12, 09:56 PM

Dr Doggystyle · 12-04-12, 08:17 AM

some pics :

Dan1971 · 13-04-12, 07:10 AM

Found this while searching the bay of E - looks like it's been cut to me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-MG-ZS...item20c4acb3e0

Fred68 · 13-04-12, 06:02 PM

I looked into a towbar for my 180 a while back and found some of the cheaper bars did require the bumper to be cut!! Most of the removable swan neck types don't need the bumper cut but i'm not sure they would take a cycle carrier unless it fits the actual ball??

daddydobbo · 13-04-12, 06:26 PM

mines fitted with a standard towbar and can be seen at POL tomorrow