tow hitch points

[Chris]

Are you doing the electrics as well?

[corkgsxr]

i will be ya. why you ask? they awkward?

[Chris]

I was considering a tow bar recently when looking at bike rack options so was curious. I don't imagine it is rocket science though (famous last words)

[corkgsxr]

well i done my old transit no problem

one side took the tow hitch and the other took the wireless reversing sensors

once you follow the wiring diagram its not hard

[Chris]

Looking at what is needed for a basic trailer using a 7 pin plug, I guess you just take feeds from existing wires. In a van I would have thought that the wiring loom is fairly easy to access. No doubt there is more to it than this!

[Image: 7pinwiring.jpg]


1, Yellow = L/H Indicator
2, Blue = Fog Light
3, White = Earth
4, Green = R/H Indicator
5, Brown = R/H Tail Light
6, Red = Brake Lights
7, Black = L/H Tail Light

[andy-womble]

well i done my old transit no problem

one side took the tow hitch and the other took the wireless reversing sensors

once you follow the wiring diagram its not hard

You may find that the wiring on modern vehicles is a bit more involved and that some of the lighting circuits are controlled by an ECU or ECM and as such you will have to wire your towbar socket through one of these otherwise you will damage your vehicle's electrics. http://www.towsure.com/product/Smart_7_Way_CanBus_Relay

[corkgsxr]

diagram looks right to me

on the transit i pulled out the rear light with the reversing light on it, and connected onto all them wires

worked perfect

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well my transit wasnt that old 2004, but i will look into what you sed

had a look and and they can be wired to the lights on the 2006 so mine is the same

[corkgsxr]

it`ll be a awkward one alright, those holes are perfect for m10 bolts but its all funny angles to get round the exhaust and not block the spare wheel

as it happens most of it will be stainless steel,

[Andre]

Hey mate. Are you planning to piggy back off one of the tail lights to feed for the towbar?

[corkgsxr]

Hey mate. Are you planning to piggy back off one of the tail lights to feed for the towbar?

ya i was why?





finally got the bar made. awful job to do it though, all funny angles. and getting round the exhaust was the worst part.

ended up abandoning mild steel box and went with all stainless steel,

50x10 down pieces and heavy tube across. painted it all matt black to make it inconspicuous. just have to mount it now.