fat_jay Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Will be picking up my new purchase during the week, a 55 plate xtrail, its the aventura model but doesn't have a towbar, anyone fitted one? Also any ideas of where to buy, or is it just straight to evilbay? Regards jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) "Technically" any vehicle made after 1998 can only be fitted with a manufacturers approved towbar complient with the original type approval. Check the Dept of Transport website for more details Edited August 15, 2015 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fat_jay Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Luckily picked up a genuine Nissan towbar and electrics from Gumtree for £30! Anyone here fitted one? its plug and play wiring so should be ok....i hope!! The cut out for the bumper is a bit of a concern tho, have found the size needed for lots of after market jobs, but none for the Nissan one, anyone know the size, or have one fitted they could measure?? Thanks in advance Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Check inside the bumper. Can't remember if it was a Qashquai or a Note that had the lines moulded in? Then again, think it was my Volvo that had them- or was it the Pug? Looking back I know I have done too many if my minds that confused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_jay Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Haha, thanks........I think ;0) Edited August 17, 2015 by fat_jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Luckily picked up a genuine Nissan towbar and electrics from Gumtree for £30! Anyone here fitted one? its plug and play wiring so should be ok....i hope!! Bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) My work van has a factory fitted towbar and twice when it has been in for its MOT I have been asked where the tow bar came from and who fitted it. Is this a normal thing to be checked at an MOT now? Don't forget to tell your insurers you have fitted one under the "any modifications" rip off Edited August 23, 2015 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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