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towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by orangepeel » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:28 pm

Hi, has anyone with an lpg conversion had a towbar fitted after the conversion was done? Mine has the tank in the spare tyre space and I've been told that the tank will get in the way. Can anyone recommend a towbar that would fit please?
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by Bob » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:33 pm

This shouldn't be an issue as many Bongos have a tow bar and a spare wheel.

I'm not sure the tank fouls the bar.

Edit: Might be worth a PM to New Forest Terrier as she has both.
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by Simon Jones » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:39 pm

I fitted a towbar before my conversion as retro-fitting would be very tricky. The only person I know of who wanted a towbar fitted afterwards had to have the tank removed and then repositioned further forward.

My recommendation for a good strong towbar is made by A1 Towing and I think the model is MA465. Used to be able to pick these up with electrics for under £100. I chose that model as it has big chunky plates that fit a long way down the chassis to spread the load and reduce 'bounce' when used with a bike rack etc. You can just make out the plate here:

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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by orangepeel » Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:51 pm

Thanks for the replies, I've found a local lpg convertor who will fit a towbar for me, and if need be will move the tank too. I'll post when it's done to let people know if I had to move the tank or not. Cheers. N
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Post by stuc » Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:24 pm

I see you are in Newcastle. Bewick Mobility at Blaydon fitted my LPG and also do lots of conversions and tow bars on various vehicles, if you want a price ring and ask for Brian and say you were recommended by Stu on the Bongo forum he will know who you mean and look after you with costs.
I will arrange a local meet soon if you are interested.
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by orangepeel » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:14 pm

That's where I'm going to take it Stu, you recommend them for something else I posted about a while back and they were very helpful, thanks. Yep, we're often out and about keeping our small children entertained at the weekend, there's a local meet up let me know and we'll come and say hello.
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Post by stuc » Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:36 am

Excellent, tell Brian I am asking after him, I need to take mine in for a gas service actually.
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by Scouter » Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:17 pm

It can be done but a bit of engineering needs to be done to the mounting plates. I took mine to a friend who runs a small garage unit and supplied him with an A1 towbar kit. He did a bit of measuring up and then took the kit to a local engineering form. This lowered the cross bar to clear the tank. I then bought a kit to raise the tow-hook (the type of adjustable plate used on Landrovers etc) as it would have been too low to the ground. The end result means that I can tow a small boat or trailer but the alterations to the geometry of the towbar mounting plates, mean it would be unwise to tow a heavy caravan.
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by Getcarter » Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:52 pm

I had a tow bar fitted after my LPG conversion with no problems. 321 away did it for me but no idea what brand. All fits fine

Have towed a heavy caravan for one season no problem
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by xt600 » Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:49 am

Just been looking on Ebay for an A1 towbar...can't seem to find one! Anyone know where I can get one?
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by mikeWalsall » Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:09 am

JAL Mushroom roof,12/240v, fridge, cooker, sink, LPG V6 .. (written off @ £5500 Nov 2016)
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by xt600 » Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:49 am

Google?? No A1 towbar listed here for the Bongo.
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by Simon Jones » Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:09 am

You can buy MA465 direct from A1 but it's much more expensive than other suppliers although there don't seem to be as many around as there used to be.

http://www.a1tow.com/Product.aspx?ID=483
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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by mikeWalsall » Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:09 am

??????

Three years ago they where £125 .. I paid £85 .. now they are £73.94 (inc VAT) in the above Google link ..

https://www.towbars-uk.co.uk/product/66 ... er-cut.%29

Mine ..

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Re: towbars on lpg converted bongo

Post by g8dhe » Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:13 am

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