Tow bar

[Tig170]

Sounds like a good deal. Who did you use?

Just with PF Jones, as randomly I saw a van on the school run this evening (at least I think it was!)- so have just contacted them, to accept the quote, so will let you all know how I get on over the next few weeks

 

[Tig170]

Well I've just got a quote fitted at home:-
Thank you for your interest.

All inclusive estimated total cost for supply and fit is: £569.67 (inc. VAT)​

Well that didn't end well

Adam Staff - 04/03/2024 8:30 AM Hi Jonathan, We wouldn't install on such a new, electric vehicle with a universal wiring kit sorry. We can only supply the parts to you if you can have a local garage install them. There are still no vehicle specific wiring kits available for your vehicle I'm afraid. Kind regards ADAM SALES ASSISTANT 0161 886 5796 PF Jones Head Office | Nuttall Street, Old Trafford, Manchester www.pfjones.co.uk | P.F. Jones (Diesel Services) Ltd. is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 608722. Registered office: Nuttall Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M169JA. WARNING: Although the company has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

 

[Koops]

Well that didn't end well

Adam Staff - 04/03/2024 8:30 AM Hi Jonathan, We wouldn't install on such a new, electric vehicle with a universal wiring kit sorry. We can only supply the parts to you if you can have a local garage install them. There are still no vehicle specific wiring kits available for your vehicle I'm afraid. Kind regards ADAM SALES ASSISTANT 0161 886 5796 PF Jones Head Office | Nuttall Street, Old Trafford, Manchester www.pfjones.co.uk | P.F. Jones (Diesel Services) Ltd. is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 608722. Registered office: Nuttall Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M169JA. WARNING: Although the company has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

My mg4 is arriving in 2 weeks (24 reg ?)
I see PF Jones selling the Brink detachable for £244 and The Towbar Store selling an ECS wiring kit for £150 (model with rear wiper). So it looks like £394 plus fitting, which I’ll probably do myself. In my experience of doing this on other vehicles, the most difficult part of the wiring install is usually taking a cable forwards to the bonnet area for a fused 12V supply, due to trim panels.

 

[Tig170]

My mg4 is arriving in 2 weeks (24 reg ?)
I see PF Jones selling the Brink detachable for £244 and The Towbar Store selling an ECS wiring kit for £150 (model with rear wiper). So it looks like £394 plus fitting, which I’ll probably do myself. In my experience of doing this on other vehicles, the most difficult part of the wiring install is usually taking a cable forwards to the bonnet area for a fused 12V supply, due to trim panels.

Thanks for the heads up - Looks like mine would be https://www.ecs-electronicsuk.co.uk/ecsdata/manuals/MG00807U.pdf - which looks like plug & play -

 

[Koops]

Thanks for the heads up - Looks like mine would be https://www.ecs-electronicsuk.co.uk/ecsdata/manuals/MG00807U.pdf - which looks like plug & play -

Useful to see those instructions. Not much info about the cable run from back to front, I suspect it’s taken under the floor.
There’s a warning about radio code when battery disconnected….

 

[ukflyer]

I’m considering having a tow bar fitted to my Trophy, but wanted to see some video of how the car handles, range loss, when towing etc. To my amazement, there are ZERO videos on YT showing the MG4 towing or any reviews. Can someone who tows, please do a review and upload it. Thanks.

 

[ADentSE]

I’m considering having a tow bar fitted to my Trophy, but wanted to see some video of how the car handles, range loss, when towing etc. To my amazement, there are ZERO videos on YT showing the MG4 towing or any reviews. Can someone who tows, please do a review and upload it. Thanks.

It's like any other car. With a standard rental trailer with grids around it I went from maybe 1.5kWh/10km to 2kWh/10km when doing 80km/h. I would prefer a trailer without brakes to regenerate more. It works fine, but you can feel that you are towing something. Thinks one without brakes acts better.

 

[Elec Car Aust]

I’m considering having a tow bar fitted to my Trophy, but wanted to see some video of how the car handles, range loss, when towing etc. To my amazement, there are ZERO videos on YT showing the MG4 towing or any reviews. Can someone who tows, please do a review and upload it. Thanks.

Takes a lot of time and effort to do videos. I will ask around to see if I can find an MG4 with towbar as don't have one on my Gen 1 ZS.

 

[Fredouille]

I’m considering having a tow bar fitted to my Trophy, but wanted to see some video of how the car handles, range loss, when towing etc. To my amazement, there are ZERO videos on YT showing the MG4 towing or any reviews. Can someone who tows, please do a review and upload it. Thanks.

 

[siteguru]

What's the towing weight and nose weight of that caravan? (MG4 spec is 500kg towing and 50kg nose).

PS - I have not watched the video. Apologies if the info is specified therein.

 

[Rolfe]

He's speaking Spanish, so I have no clue.

 

[siteguru]

I set the YouTube options to auto-generate captions and auto-translate. Seemed to work ok, but I didn't stick around to watch much of the video.

 

[Davecut1]

Hi guys I am looking to sort out my tow bar electrics this summer. And have noted that ecs are now doing an electrical kit to fit the MG4 but it is quite pricey at £277. Does anyone know of any other companies making an electrics kit for the MG4.

 

[Davecut1]

so no replies to my question so I guess I am having to shell out £277

 

[tsedge]

so no replies to my question so I guess I am having to shell out £277

I don't know the answer, sorry, I do know some people have had one fitted and it was a reasonably expensive job with the electrics and making a cut out for the towbar and then the fitting etc... It doesn't seem trivial.

There are some other threads on this that you might want to look at:

MG4 towbar warranty

Having bought a MG4 trophy and need a towbar fitted, on phoning around my local MG dealers all say they don't fit towbars and should go to a specialist towbar installer. After speaking to an installer they said the towbar would be a witter and an universal wiring kit (including bypass) because...

www.mgevs.com

tow bar electrics

I know I am possibly a pioneer here but I have fitted my own witter tow bar, which went better than expected, but I am struggling with the electrics, I think I am right in saying everyone with a tow bar has had it professionally fitted, please put me right if you have fitted your own. It said in...

www.mgevs.com

 

[Astral]

This is a great thread, I started one myself not being smart enough to find this one Anyway I am in Croatia and I have ordered the Witter tow bar with the wiring kit including bypass. I plan to fit all the hardware myself and then give it to a local electrician to finish the wiring. Will he also need to take the bumper off? Should I just drive to him without the bumper to make his life easier and my bill less expensive?

I bought from PF Jones, they seem to be reputable enough, hopefully all goes well. Has anyone fitted this combo of wiring and is it working good?

 

[aitch]

I have now fitted a Towbar this weekend to my 4. Took all day but all done and working. Looks like it’s fitted backward but all lines up in the end. The silver box is the dreaded CCU, which has been replaced.

 

[Koops]

I have now fitted a Towbar this weekend to my 4. Took all day but all done and working. Looks like it’s fitted backward but all lines up in the end. The silver box is the dreaded CCU, which has been replaced.

Ccu replaced? As in, replacement unit fitted for use with towbar, or the original unit refitted?

 

[aitch]

Ccu replaced? As in, replacement unit fitted for use with towbar, or the original unit refitted?

Faulty unit replaced under warranty by dealer, just visible in the picture.

 

[pecker]

I really wish I could tow my small caravan with my 4