foreigneRS

i want to put a towbar on my 02 galaxy, but am unsure if the LPG tank fitted in place of the sparewheel will interfere with the fitting. anyone have any experience?

thanks

costina

iTrader: (1)

Nick,sell it mate cos its going to cost u £415 next years in road tax

mine only just was reg before march 1st 2001 which is very lucky

Don't think it will be in the way mate as it mounts on the chassis

Good luck

Paul

foreigneRS

the saving in fuel costs will make up for the increased road tax paul - LPG is half the price of petrol so i save at least £20 on a tank full, so it only takes 15 tank fulls to make up the difference.

i guess i need to ask the makers of towbars really - there's Witter, and who else? no chance of an answer for several days over the bank holiday now though

Graceland

Arn't LPG powered vehicles entitled to reduced rate road tax anyway?

Nick - have you watched that dvd yet?

foreigneRS

i thought that LPG vehicles should get a reduced rate, but the previous owner has not sorted that out. i will do that before the current tax runs out.

haven't watched it yet paul you haven't stitched me up and put some dodgy animal porn on there instead or anything have you?

Graceland

No animal porn on there Nick

TIFF

I have a tow bar on my Audi A4 running an LPG tank in the boot.......there wasnt a problem there at all...

I know its different but just thought i would let you know

costina

iTrader: (1)

Fair comment Nick,i'm getting around 155 miles to £30 in mine round town so really aint that bad imo over 210 on a run

Try on the bay for bars have seen genuine for £70 new!!you should be able to tell by the pic if its going to fit.

Paul

foreigneRS

yeah, i had a quick look on there and you can get them for £70 but that's generally without any wiring and relay and they're all miles away. i'll come up with something though, thanks all for your help

the original

I will make it fit with my welder and plasma cutter. no need to empty the lpg I have goggles and gloves

JonnyBravo

Nick,

I shouldn't think it will be a problem, its unlikely that the tow bar will connect to anything but the chassis rails.

The only thing that might be a arse is where the pipework for the feed and filler and routed, if your stuck for any pipe or fittings drop me a PM as I have anything you would need on the van.

Stu- a: when the fuck did your car do 173 mph !!! fair play lol

b: if your handy with the fabricating I'm sure you can make some new brackets if required, not a big job at all

foreigneRS

cheers jonny

stu's car would have done more than 173 mph at brunters if there wasn't a 15 stone beef cake sat next to him

foreigneRS

fitted a westfalia towbar today - quite easy as it has bars that go inside the 'chassis rails'. LPG tank got in the way slightly putting the bolts in on that side, but weedled them in with a couple of tools.

AlexF

wAS YOUR LPG KIT diy?

foreigneRS

no, it was 'professionally' fitted by the previous owner. not difficult for you, but my insurers asked if was done by a certified installer

JonnyBravo

Glad to hear the tow bar went on ok.

Anyone can fit a LPG system, it has to be upto cop 11 standard though which should be easy enough for anyone with half a brain.

Our branch in Rochford can do a cop 11 test for you if you had a untested vehicle