I am looking for a detachable towbar as just bought a jet ski and seen one on eBay for £85 which is defo the cheapest on there and it's genuine, with the detachable one is that all you need? or is there more? Im just not sure, thanks

Have you got the tow bar socket (armature) fitted already?

no I don't think so, I removed my tow bar cover looked up and can only see the rear crash bar

tow bar cover?..

under the back you might have a 2'' square hole where the towbar slides into..if you have and you have electrics to the left ,you only need to buy the bit that goes in there....if you haven't then its a complete install for which there is loads of info on the forum re that..

as in the small plastic insert in the rear bumper that can be removed for your tow bar to go, I don't think I do have this square, don't really want the full install as I don't like the look of it, and just wanted one to remove and then fit when trailering

there isnt a plastic cover on the bumper...

Do you have the square recepticle the tow ball slots into? 

I have the Overfinch rear bumper where there's a slot for the towbar, I'm not sure about this square will look when I finish work, what if there isn't a square? a full towbar needed?

this is what you should see looking underneath at the back...

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Ahhh no I dont have this, take it I would need that first before anything?

if you havnt got this 'bar' and square hole and electrics then you need a new full install...

Ok thanks alot for your help folks

seems as good a place to post this as anywhere!!!

i changed the twin electrics on my car at the weekend to a single 13 pin euro socket to match up with my new caravan.

had the boot and doors open, ignition switched on to check all wires do what they supposed to with multi meter and some banging tunes ringing out..

finished job and went back inside.

came out this morning to go to work for first time this week and got the click of death.... flat battery syndrome....

moral of the story, when using the battery power for a long period, make sure the car starts before you go in doors.

fortunately i have a jumper pack always in the car..... still feel a proper plonker though!!! Current: TDV8 (3.6) RRS HSE



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Wiggins, you might not be able to fit a towbar with your back bumper.

I am sure there were 2 versions available - with or without towbar.