Tow Hitch for Bourton

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.  Thanks Alan

Watling tow bars at St. Albans do towbars for all Autosleepers including the Bourton
Don

padraigpost wrote:Watling tow bars at St. Albans do towbars for all Autosleepers including the Bourton
Don

 I'll give them a call Thanks Don

No problem, and welcome to the forum, there is usually someone who can answer any queries you may have on any subject
Don

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

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

Hi Peter
     I think you misread the price list,The AS Bourton is on a MWB merc chassis
   regards
       Alan

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.       
http://www.armitagetrailers.com/Generalmotoromes.htm

Regards dave.

Thanks Dave you've been most helpful. Regards Alan