Tow bar - fixed or detachable?

[Dawny]

I’ve had a look through past posts and I’m trying to find the best Towbar for my bus. I have a 2009 E51 and I’ve just bought an old trailer tent to take the fambo on some camping trips this summer. Now….. what is the best Towbar to get? I kind of think they are ugly and wondering if you can get a detachable one that’s still reliable or am I best with a permanently fitted one? Also any recommendations for anyone close to Chichester that is able to fit it?
Thanks for any help and advice

 

[Holdfast4130]

I’ve had a look through past posts and I’m trying to find the best Towbar for my bus. I have a 2009 E51 and I’ve just bought an old trailer tent to take the fambo on some camping trips this summer. Now….. what is the best Towbar to get? I kind of think they are ugly and wondering if you can get a detachable one that’s still reliable or am I best with a permanently fitted one? Also any recommendations for anyone close to Chichester that is able to fit it?
Thanks for any help and advice

Freespirit Campers will probably fit it....I saw one on one of the FB pages today......

NISSAN ELGRAND BUY AND SELL UK | Facebook

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[Holdfast4130]

NISSAN ELGRAND BUY AND SELL UK | Facebook

Nissan Elgrand SELLING PAGE FOR PRIVATE SELLERS & DEALERS. E50, E51 & E52 including Parts & Accessories. ** PLEASE NOTE, not all dealers can be verified - we STRONGLY RECOMMEND you do a CarVX check...

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[Nevillerover]

Mine is detachable, came from Towsure.

 

[dognero]

I have one of these fitted

Detachable Towbar for Nissan Elgrand E51 2002 to 2010 (import) El Grand TNiS2HK | eBay

This is a detachable swan neck towbar for the Nissan Elgrand E51 (Import) 2002 to 2010 models. It includes a Tow-Trust detachable (horizontal style) towbar with quick release lockable swan neck and a universal 7pin electrics kit.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[TQ_uk]

You may have seen my fitting post from a while back, initially I wasn't keen on having a permanent towball on display, but got pretty used to it now!

 

[Manoerwar]

Mine was fitted by freespirit 7 years ago, looks ok with the cover, I use it for a bike rack.

 

[Dawny]

I have one of these fitted

Detachable Towbar for Nissan Elgrand E51 2002 to 2010 (import) El Grand TNiS2HK | eBay

This is a detachable swan neck towbar for the Nissan Elgrand E51 (Import) 2002 to 2010 models. It includes a Tow-Trust detachable (horizontal style) towbar with quick release lockable swan neck and a universal 7pin electrics kit.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thanks. That looks good

 

[John P]

I’ve just fitted a Towtrust fixed towbar, I quite like the fact that I can’t easily damage the back end when reversing. I bought it from eBay at £193 delivered including a 7 pin socket. Took me about 3 hours to fit it, due mainly to breaking drill bits…. But not that bad a job to do. I know most won’t consider fitting one themselves but to me it was worth it to save the money and know it’s done right. I’m not sure of the cost of one fitted by a fitter, depends on who does it. Quality was fine, very heavy duty, and everything was included. Recommend fitting one before getting LPG fitted as it will be a proper pita afterwards due to having to drill 2 holes in the near side chassis rail. The wiring takes almost as long as the actual towbar itself.

 

[Dawny]

I’ve just fitted a Towtrust fixed towbar, I quite like the fact that I can’t easily damage the back end when reversing. I bought it from eBay at £193 delivered including a 7 pin socket. Took me about 3 hours to fit it, due mainly to breaking drill bits…. But not that bad a job to do. I know most won’t consider fitting one themselves but to me it was worth it to save the money and know it’s done right. I’m not sure of the cost of one fitted by a fitter, depends on who does it. Quality was fine, very heavy duty, and everything was included. Recommend fitting one before getting LPG fitted as it will be a proper pita afterwards due to having to drill 2 holes in the near side chassis rail. The wiring takes almost as long as the actual towbar itself.

Thanks. I won’t be fitting it myself I really have no clue and no tools! I also won’t be getting LPG as nowhere round here to fill up so completely pointless for me. Thanks for the advice. I will have a look at the towtrust bar though

 

[brent hayes]

Thanks. I won’t be fitting it myself I really have no clue and no tools! I also won’t be getting LPG as nowhere round here to fill up so completely pointless for me. Thanks for the advice. I will have a look at the towtrust bar though

I fitted a towbar from Watling, no drilling required.

 

[Dawny]

I fitted a towbar from Watling, no drilling required.

Oh that sounds good! Was it easy to fit?

 

[brent hayes]

It was a bit heavy and awkward but yes it was ok, removed the spare tyre carrier as I had a gas tank installed afterwards, got to do the wiring, waiting for the rain to bugger off lol