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Trailer hitch to an Audi A4 - easy to fit? Cheap to buy?

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  • 27-06-2008 2:16pm
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    worded
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    Any tips?

    Is it an easy enough job?


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    R.O.R
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    worded wrote: »
    Any tips?

    Is it an easy enough job?

    Tow Bars for VAG vehicles are generally a bit more expensive than normal as you have to get a seperate wiring harness.

    As for fitting, not something I'd attempt. Usually takes pro's about 2 hours when they do them on site for me.


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    R.O.R wrote: »
    Tow Bars for VAG vehicles are generally a bit more expensive than normal as you have to get a seperate wiring harness.

    As for fitting, not something I'd attempt. Usually takes pro's about 2 hours when they do them on site for me.

    Who "they"? Dublin area?


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    Ferris
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    I fitted a towbar to my own golf. I found it in a scrappie for nothing. It was easy enough to fit, it swaps in for the rear impact bar and bolts into the rear chassis legs. I found instructions for the fitting on the net and figured out the wiring for the lights from a Haynes manual. Took me half a day. The only dodgy bit was cutting the rear bumper for the hitch but it wasn't difficult. All in all it was a simple enough job.

    Oh and I did'nt use a special wiring harness, just a spurious power socket from a trailer supplier for 15 euro.


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    R.O.R
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    worded wrote: »
    Who "they"? Dublin area?

    I use Towing Equipment - 01 456 6780. Top Quality Brinks Tow Bars, but the price matches the quality.

    If you aren't towing a Caravan or Horse Box try Tow-Fit http://www.miw.ie/Tow-Fit/Fitting_Service/Navigation.html

    They make their own Tow Bars so are much cheaper than the rest. All fitters will require a covered area as it will probably be raining if they come out to you.


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    R.O.R wrote: »
    I use Towing Equipment - 01 456 6780. Top Quality Brinks Tow Bars, but the price matches the quality.

    > located western ind estate > u bring to them - 360 + vat = 435.60

    If you aren't towing a Caravan or Horse Box try Tow-Fit http://www.miw.ie/Tow-Fit/Fitting_Service/Navigation.html

    > quoted 493-00 - they call to you.

    They make their own Tow Bars so are much cheaper than the rest. All fitters will require a covered area as it will probably be raining if they come out to you.


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