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2018 new model towbar

Postby Tendring » Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:19 pm

Hello this is my first post

I have just bought a 2018 dciv transit custom ltd long wheelbase face lift
just wanted some advice on fitting a towbar am I better to take it to a dealer to get fitted or an aftermarket one

Any ideas what ford may charge
Only reason possibly thinking of having ford fitting is because of the electrics

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

thank you in advance
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Re: 2018 new model towbar

Postby Elecsafe » Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:17 am

Others on here will be more knowledgeable than me and will no doubt we able to comment and explain further...

My understanding is that along with the fitting of the physical bracket bar etc, you need to get the canbus software updated to recognise the additional electrical load that's connected via the traller socket. Theres probably aftermarket companies that can do this but I don't think its an easy DIY job.

Ive not fitted one myself but had this issue with my previous ford galaxy.
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Re: 2018 new model towbar

Postby FJ111200 » Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:44 am

Mine came as part of the deal when I bought my van new.
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Re: 2018 new model towbar

Postby Marky M » Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:54 pm

I got a removable towbar.

Cost 675 ex tax(21%). And the dealer installed it.
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Re: 2018 new model towbar

Postby yung13 » Sat Jul 28, 2018 4:40 pm

I had a witter detachable tow bar fitted by Deefab while the van was still at the dealer.
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Re: 2018 new model towbar

Postby yasser » Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:23 pm

The electrics are the main thing. i@m not sure if the plug and play give you everything that properly configured electrics give you. This is something like trailer sway and also connected to the alarm system. If the electrics are disconnected from the vehicle it will activate the alarm.
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