AndyL61
Established Member
I'm loving that , it's ace.
Oberoy
Established Member
I have a clamp on bike rack on a removable swan neck tow bar on our smax, this doesn't move about at all once fitted. I would imagine the same on the MG would have to wait and see once they release it. I wouldn't expect any play in the towbar.Thanks for that, Les. Looks like I'll be cancelling my car.
I need a rigid tow ball as I use a clamp-on bike rack which would swing about on one of those removable pins. I wonder if anyone needs a grey SE LR due for delivery 16 to 18 weeks after the end of October 22? At October 22 price.
Thanks again for your help
When it's on the car you wouldn't know it's removable, it looks like any other swan neck tow bar.
RichardC
Established Member
I emailed Witter again yesterday and this was their response.
Hello,
We do have the towbar available for this vehicle but we do not have the electrics however if you do go to a fitting centre near you they may be able to source these electrics for you then get the bar from us.
Thank you,
Hello,
We do have the towbar available for this vehicle but we do not have the electrics however if you do go to a fitting centre near you they may be able to source these electrics for you then get the bar from us.
Thank you,
| With kind regards Seren Smallwood | Automotive Aftermarket Europe |
| T 01244 457622 |
| [email protected] Witter Towbars Zone 2 | Sixth Avenue | Deeside Ind Park | Deeside | CH5 2LB witter-towbars.co.uk |
Gosh that's fairly annoying. Wonder why they can't sort the electrics if some MG4s on the continent have towbars already
Will
Standard Member
Had a witter towbar fitted today. My vehicle was used as the test vehicle for the new electrics kit, which should now go into production. Fitter has asked me not to name on here because it's not yet available and he doesn;t want enquiries until it's ready.
Super happy with the result. Removable swan neck, bike rack pops on a treat.
I'll get some finished pics when it's light & snow has cleared.
Super happy with the result. Removable swan neck, bike rack pops on a treat.
I'll get some finished pics when it's light & snow has cleared.
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Tig170
Established Member
Fantastic news! - very well done! - did they have to cut an access panel in the rear bumper?
Will
Standard Member
Yep, electrics nicely integrated. Reverse sensors disabled when you plug into socket. There is a beeping warning when you put the car into reverse, but apparently this will be fixed in a future s/w update. (Not that it seems to be much of an issue)
I paid £780 supply & fit, I don't think that it was discounted.. I was just happy to get it done.
@Tig170 - Yes - small bumper cut, right underneath, but it's all already marked out on bumper - car is designed for towbar - there's a plug for the electrics module, a gromett and bumper cut markings.
Tig170
Established Member
Perfect, much apprechiated!
Archev
Prominent Member
Thanks for all the info. You’ve pulled that off nicely
RichardC
Established Member
Excellent news
JuziWomble
Established Member
I emailed witter today - before seeing this thread - was told towbar ready - (Yeap can see that now haha)
More importantly was informed - 6 weeks roughly for electrics ...
re £780 supply & fit - gosh - tad more than I was expecting ...
Will - Would you Post a bike rack mounted pic if your happy to do - Cheers
lol the things we do to travel with our bikes eh hahah
More importantly was informed - 6 weeks roughly for electrics ...
re £780 supply & fit - gosh - tad more than I was expecting ...
Will - Would you Post a bike rack mounted pic if your happy to do - Cheers
lol the things we do to travel with our bikes eh hahah
We bought the MG4 partly on the basis that it could take a tow ball for a bike carrier. Great to hear that the electrics now seem to be ready. Also good to hear that a detachable one is available: last time we contacted Witter they said they had no plans for a detachable. With the position of the fog light it looks like detachable is the only sensible solution
Davecut1
Standard Member
Hi there I have been following this thread as I would like a tow bar to tow my 6x4 goods trailer which I use to transport motorbikes that I renovate. so as you can see I am a reasonable mechanic and was wondering if it would be much more cost effective to fit it myself when it becomes available. any news yet who the agents are for witter or are they selling direct. any info would be helpful. Dave.
Ian Key
Prominent Member
Just be aware the maximum towing weight is 500kg and the maximum nose weight is 50kg.
Davecut1
Standard Member
Yes I am aware. My trailer is approx 100kg and my bikes are 200-250kg so well inside the limit. Dave.
xonfug
Novice Member
This is the latest reply i got from Witter:
"Thanks for your enquiry, we are still waiting on the electrics to be developed for this vehicle I would check back in around 6-8 weeks"
"Thanks for your enquiry, we are still waiting on the electrics to be developed for this vehicle I would check back in around 6-8 weeks"
JuziWomble
Established Member
Will
Standard Member
Apols for the delay
A few pics of towbar & bike rack.
Drove up to the lakes this weekend ~ 250miles in pretty bad weather. Averaged 3.4m/kwh, which is pretty much what I've been getting last few months for motorway driving, so doesn't seem to be having a significant impact on range.
Will
A few pics of towbar & bike rack.
Drove up to the lakes this weekend ~ 250miles in pretty bad weather. Averaged 3.4m/kwh, which is pretty much what I've been getting last few months for motorway driving, so doesn't seem to be having a significant impact on range.
Will
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FiferMG4
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Looks just the job! Thanks for posting the pictures. Glad to hear it doesn’t seem to affect your range.
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