Tow Bar Wanted

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Tow Bar Wanted

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Hi Folks.

I am after a towbar for my BX Hatch and would really like a genuine Citroen one. Does any have one that they are willing to swap for folding stuff.

I have got an aftermarket jobbie (that is not fitted at the moment) but I think it's for an earlier BX with slimmer bumpers as the towball flange does not give enough clearance between the bumper, ball and the trailer hitch.

I am in Northamptonshire but I am visiting Somerset next weekend.

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hmm, I *might* have one kicking about. Cant honestly remember if it's gone, but I'll check tomorrow, I'm a tad north of Somerset though..
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I've had the same problem in the past – you can get aluminium spacer blocks and longer bolts from trailer/towbar specialists. Easier and cheaper than changing the whole towbar!
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docchevron wrote:hmm, I *might* have one kicking about. Cant honestly remember if it's gone, but I'll check tomorrow, I'm a tad north of Somerset though..
That would be great.

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KevR wrote:I've had the same problem in the past – you can get aluminium spacer blocks and longer bolts from trailer/towbar specialists. Easier and cheaper than changing the whole towbar!
That is my last resort.... I just really would like a Citroen one 'cause I'm sad like that! :oops:
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Really sorry mate, I guess it must have gone to China.
There is a tow bar on Smiffy's scrapper BX, but I don't know what he plans to do with it, and I'm not even sure it's genuine actually..

I'll ask him if you like though.
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docchevron wrote:Really sorry mate, I guess it must have gone to China.
There is a tow bar on Smiffy's scrapper BX, but I don't know what he plans to do with it, and I'm not even sure it's genuine actually..

I'll ask him if you like though.
Thanks for looking... much appreciated :)

Any help would be great as I really would like a genuine one.

There was one on ebay a few weeks ago that was on a car that was being dismantled... did anyone know who was selling it or if it has been sold????
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Think I\'ve got one in the shed....is the genuine one the massive one that bolts up either side of the spare wheel?
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There was a dark grey/blue coloured TGD being advertised as breaking and he had a towbar.Ive emailed him for you as i had saved him in my sellers list although all ads have now expired asking about towbar for you.Richard.
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Excellent.

Again...Thanks for all your help :D

Matt Smith took some pics of his towbar for me so this is what one looks like:

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Yes, mine looks rusty :)
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That looks like Smiffy's, I'm sure it's the same.
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Yeah thats the one, got one sitting here if you need mate
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PM sent Kitch.

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Huge thanks to Kitch... I'm now sorted with a Citroen Towbar for the BX :D

Thanks to all those who helped.

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