Towbar

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 We have a towbar on our LT35 that was fitted when we bought it, it's a bit of a Heath Robinson affair and I was going to strengthen it up before using it to tow my trailer, however seeing that the new MOT tests are now looking at modifications to towbars I was wondering if anyone knows where you can buy a proper towbar. The only ones I can find seem to be for the later LT's of 1996 onwards.  

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Tardis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Not Quite Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 11 Location: Teesside Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tardis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Towbar Posted: 29 Jan 12 at 20:56
	We have a towbar on our LT35 that was fitted when we bought it, it's a bit of a Heath Robinson affair and I was going to strengthen it up before using it to tow my trailer, however seeing that the new MOT tests are now looking at modifications to towbars I was wondering if anyone knows where you can buy a proper towbar. The only ones I can find seem to be for the later LT's of 1996 onwards.
	If it ain't broken don't try an fix it. If it is broken it's probably an early LT.

mat_the_cat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 06 May 09 Location: North Wales Status: Offline Points: 763	Post Options Post Reply Quote mat_the_cat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 12 at 09:13
	The new section in the MOT Manual is this: "A towbar assembly inappropriately repaired or modified such that it is likely to adversely affect the roadworthiness of the vehicle/trailer combination." So providing you can weld OK, it shouldn't be an issue. I would guess most places don't bother listing the early LTs any more as there are so few around, but have you tried ringing somewhere like Towsure?
	Mid engined, 6 cylinder, turbocharged 2 seater - it can only be a VW LT!

BeJay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 03 Jun 09 Location: Peterborough Status: Offline Points: 728	Post Options Post Reply Quote BeJay Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jan 12 at 14:38
	a few of choices for you to consider.......VW LT Van (Quarter Plastic Bumpers) 1983 To 1996 Tow Ba... ******* Watling Flange towbar VOLKSWAGEN LT Panel Van 75 To 96 ******* Westfalia Flange Towbar Fits VW Volkswgen LT 82 TO 96 ........ HTH, Jack.**
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Tardis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Not Quite Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 11 Location: Teesside Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tardis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 12 at 22:24
	Thanks for that guys. Yes my welding is pretty good (nothing has ever fell off yet anyway) but I may still invest in a proper one to make it a tidy job. Thanks for the links, don't know why I didn't try the fleabay myself, ;-)
	If it ain't broken don't try an fix it. If it is broken it's probably an early LT.

max and caddy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 12 Dec 09 Status: Online Points: 2581	Post Options Post Reply Quote max and caddy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 12 at 22:28
	intresting the mot rules....guess you could still make your own towbar if you wanted and its the opinion of the tester if its fit for purpose or not...but shitty welds can be strong and pretty welds can be weak!