Tow Bar Citreon C5

gazzaman22

Lads/Lassies

I need to install a towbar,Lights and fittings...Should i attempt it my self, or call in the experts...
Any ides on where to purchase the kit?

Thanks indeed?

stapeler

I installed one on my Berlingo a few months back, simple process and about an hours work.
Wiring kit/relay took another hour. Purchased from Towbarman01 on Ebay for around €180 including postage.

mgbgt1978

Have a look at the malcolms.ie site. There you should find the fitting instructions for your car....if you feel comfortable with that (you may need to remove , or cut, your bumper) then work away yourself.
Make sure to fit a relay box for the wiring (quite simple), otherwise you can mess up the car's BSI (computer).
As already said Ebay.co.uk is your best bet for value.
Every car is different, so don't expect your's to be as easy as any other model.

edit: just had a quick look and if your's is the '04 to '08 Hatchback then there is noneed to remove or cut the bumper, and no drilling required......except maybe for 1 hole to bring the wiring up into the boot.

gazzaman22

mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Have a look at the malcolms.ie site. There you should find the fitting instructions for your car....if you feel comfortable with that (you may need to remove , or cut, your bumper) then work away yourself.
Make sure to fit a relay box for the wiring (quite simple), otherwise you can mess up the car's BSI (computer).
As already said Ebay.co.uk is your best bet for value.
Every car is different, so don't expect your's to be as easy as any other model.

edit: just had a quick look and if your's is the '04 to '08 Hatchback then there is noneed to remove or cut the bumper, and no drilling required......except maybe for 1 hole to bring the wiring up into the boot.

Coooool ... It's the 04-08 model... Ta for that!

gazzaman22

stapeler wrote: »

I installed one on my Berlingo a few months back, simple process and about an hours work.
Wiring kit/relay took another hour. Purchased from Towbarman01 on Ebay for around €180 including postage.

Does that include all the bits for wiring.. Think i will take on with it myself...for a bit of sport like!....cheers mate

mgbgt1978

This,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C5-Towbar-Hatchback-04-to-08-Tow-Bar-/280917256668?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Touring_Travel&hash=item4167f929dc
Seems to be about the cheapest on Ebay at the moment. You will have to purchase the flange ball, wiring socket & relay seperately, but just click the ask a question button and see if they will include them in the package without any extra postage (you will obviously have to pay for them).
That's just a quick look ...you might find better value c/w with the ball,etc.

stapeler

gazzaman22 wrote: »

Does that include all the bits for wiring.. Think i will take on with it myself...for a bit of sport like!....cheers mate

This one includes the wiring & socket buy you'll need a relay kit for around €20. Go for it, what's the worst that can happen:)

mgbgt1978

I bought a towbar for my Picasso from the crowd mentioned above (tow-equipe). Great value and arrived quickly.

gazzaman22

stapeler wrote: »

This one includes the wiring & socket buy you'll need a relay kit for around €20. Go for it, what's the worst that can happen:)

Your very helpful...Cheers mate!

slimjimmc

Prefer a swan-neck type myself, much neater and no cutting of bumpers required.