snorky Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Hi everyone. I’m looking to hit the yes button on an 02 Alphard, which isn’t fitted with a tow bar. And I want one! Has anyone advice on cost of fitting, or indeed if it’s doable? A company reasonably local seems to suggest around £700? Any thoughts much appreciated. Cheers, Nick
Clutha Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Buchanan on Cambuslang Rd Glasgow/Rutherglen were very professional when I used them for a car tow bar installation. (Some years ago) campervanco.com In Denny are Alphard converters although recent reports say they’re pricey.
Peter H Posted October 3 Posted October 3 (edited) There's an Indespension in Milngavie, G62 6PS. Price dependent on type of two bar, but prices seem reasonable. They definitely fit Alphards. Edited October 3 by Peter H Forgot to add.
starider Posted October 3 Posted October 3 Hi, If you look back through the Camper Forum,sometime ago I posted a recommendation for a model of tow bar which I found quite easy to fit to my 2007 Alphard.
ALSALPHARD Posted October 4 Posted October 4 Hi, lots on eBay to choose from. Tow Trust fiited my Gen 2 with a detachable-very neat, though not sure if they make a Gen 1 bar.
Les Welsh Posted October 4 Posted October 4 15 hours ago, snorky said: Hi everyone. I’m looking to hit the yes button on an 02 Alphard, which isn’t fitted with a tow bar. And I want one! Has anyone advice on cost of fitting, or indeed if it’s doable? A company reasonably local seems to suggest around £700? Any thoughts much appreciated. Cheers, Nick
Les Welsh Posted October 4 Posted October 4 Hi I have a 2003 Alphard which had been converted into a campervan by Wellhhouse Leisure. In 2021 I had a towbar fitted by Watling Engineers of St Albans for £420. They did an excellent job. www.watling-towbars.co.uk Hope this helps. Regards Les
dezufo Posted October 4 Posted October 4 15 hours ago, snorky said: Hi everyone. I’m looking to hit the yes button on an 02 Alphard, which isn’t fitted with a tow bar. And I want one! Has anyone advice on cost of fitting, or indeed if it’s doable? A company reasonably local seems to suggest around £700? Any thoughts much appreciated. Cheers, Nick Check out PCT Towbars they are ISO No.55 approved, they come complete with nuts/bolts etc, if you contact them they will have a list of approved fitters, https://www.pctautomotive.com/towbars
snorky Posted October 4 Author Posted October 4 Thank you guys for all your helpful responses🙏🏻 I think we’re going to go for it anyway, see how we get on, and if we’re happy with it, action the tow bar. Very excited at the prospect. Having had VW’s before, I’m keener on the more car like feel of them, but still not far off the same space. @Les Welsh This one is a Wellhouse conversion too, and it’s very impressive. I’ll post once I have more news! All the best, Nick
ThuMentaliss Posted October 4 Posted October 4 £600-750 is current charge rate by installers make sure you do your homework regarding gross weight when towbar is utilsed plus the tyres heavy duty or not. LPT
smurf Posted October 5 Posted October 5 On 10/4/2024 at 9:46 AM, Les Welsh said: Hi I have a 2003 Alphard which had been converted into a campervan by Wellhhouse Leisure. In 2021 I had a towbar fitted by Watling Engineers of St Albans for £420. They did an excellent job. www.watling-towbars.co.uk Hope this helps. Regards Les Sadly, Watling closed down a year or two ago. I think the only option now for a gen 1 is the PCT towbar mentioned above. Not sure about newer models.
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