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Post by Alan King Sat May 14, 2016 12:33 pm

Hi, I seem to be having trouble getting a tow ball fitted to my Bourton Motorhome dose anyone know where I can get this done in the Berkshire area. scratch head  Thanks Alan
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Post by padraigpost Sat May 14, 2016 1:31 pm

Watling tow bars at St. Albans do towbars for all Autosleepers including the Bourton
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Post by Alan King Sat May 14, 2016 1:43 pm

padraigpost wrote:Watling tow bars at St. Albans do towbars for all Autosleepers including the Bourton
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 I'll give them a call Thanks Don
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Post by padraigpost Sat May 14, 2016 1:46 pm

No problem, and welcome to the forum, there is usually someone who can answer any queries you may have on any subject
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Post by JDS Sat May 14, 2016 6:37 pm

When I contacted Watling about a type approved tow bar for our Bourton they said couldn't be done. Went to Armitage in Yorkshire.

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Post by Alan King Sun May 15, 2016 5:49 pm

Hi Dave & Jeanette, Were you successful  if so do you know the tow weight it will carry as i want to tow a trailer with a car on it,Thanks Alan
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Post by PLOUGHLIN Sun May 15, 2016 6:02 pm

Watling's Price list for Motorhome tow bars lists a price for a AS Bourton on MB MWB chassis.

Perhaps they have now sorted one.

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I have a Towtall on my Gloucester, well engineered. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]


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Post by gemdeco Sun May 15, 2016 8:03 pm

Hi Peter
     I think you misread the price list,The AS Bourton is on a MWB merc chassis
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Post by JDS Sun May 15, 2016 9:21 pm

Alan King wrote:Hi Dave & Jeanette, Were you successful  if so do you know the tow weight it will carry as i want to tow a trailer with a car on it,Thanks Alan
Hello Alan.
Yes we were successful. As I have no intention of towing I had a rear bumper bar fitted (with a towball) to this I have fitted an Armitage mobility scooter rack. I also have a Thule rack to carry two electric bikes. The mobility scooter rack can carry a max of 100kg and the bike rack 50 kg. The towbar is rated at 100 kg max. I had my Bourton uprated from 3500kg mgw to 3800 kg mgw. I have weighed the van on a weighbridge and fall well within the 3800 kg limit but above the 3500 limit. The back axle is also within the specified limit. I have standard rear suspension without air assistance. Contact Armitage trailers they are very helpful. They do a type approved towbar but it is very expensive.       
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Post by Alan King Tue May 17, 2016 9:18 pm

Thanks Dave you've been most helpful. Regards Alan
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