New Products in this Technical Bulletin

Easter 2013

Dear Customer I am very pleased to send the Easter edition of the Technical Bulletin, our first of 2013. Our team of engineers have been extremely busy at the start of 2013 introducing new products to the market and a comprehensive list of new introductions are included in this bulletin together with new projects on going or planned. 2013 will be a busy year for new vehicle introductions and you can be confident as part of our support to the UK towing industry Witter will have Towbars available for all towing vehicles as soon as we possibly can. We will continue to introduce our Towbars using the industry leading innovative U Bar platform type Towbar which gives you the opportunity for additional revenue by upselling to a detachable Towbar or a flange detachable which continue to increase in popularity due to their compatibility with cycle carriers and bumper shields. A free 50mm towball will continue to be supplied with the majority of our flange Towbars for passenger cars and a free Al-Ko compatible towball with the flange detachable systems. All detachable Towbars also come complete with a free flip up electrical plate. Our 2013 catalogue and price list is in the final stage of preparation and it is anticipated a copy will be with you by the end of March. Our apologies for the delay but please continue to use your trade zone account via www.witter-towbars.co.uk/tradezone for the latest up to date information. The new towing season is almost upon us once again and we have been gearing up throughout the winter with our continued investment in the industry by ensuring our stock levels are greater than ever to meet your requirements throughout what we all hope will be a busy 2013. We look forward to helping you to develop your business, thus ensuring a successful year for us all. Kind regards

Andrew Royles Sales and Marketing Manager

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New Products in this Technical Bulletin

Part No. Application Neck

Series Availability FF FS DS DF

F165 Ford Kuga, 2013- 3013 In Stock £219 £219 £385 £405

HN69 Honda CRV, Nov 2012- 3011 In Stock £239 £239 £399 £419

KA38 KIA Sorento 4, 2012- N/A In Stock £239 - - -

BM39Q Mini Countryman, 2010- 3002 In Stock - - £359 -

CL114 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2013- 3003 In Stock £239 £239 £389 £409

G120 Vauxhall Mokka, 2012- 3004 In Stock £209 £209 £385 £405

VL51 Volvo V40, Sept 2012- 3022 In Stock £199 £199 £359 £379

FF = Fixed Flange FS = Fixed Swan DS = Detachable Swan DF = Detachable Flange

Future Proposed Products

Application Status

Audi A3, 2013- In development

Citroen DS5, 2012- In development

Ford Transit Custom, 2012- (detachable) Due soon

KIA Sorento 4, 2013- (detachable) In development

Mazda 6, 2013- In development

Skoda Rapid, 2013- In development

Toyota Auris, 2013- In development

Toyota RAV 4, 2013- In development

Volkswagen Golf Mk7, 2013- (detachable) In development

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Ford Kuga, 2013- F165, F165S, F165Q & F165QF

The 2013 Ford Kuga is an all-new version of Ford's SUV, and the latest model in the company's line-up to go global; it will be sold in Europe, Asia and North America in pretty much the same form. It has been re-engineered from the ground up, and is both longer and roomier inside than the model it replaces. A new towbar has had to be introduced and is now in stock.

Remove the bumper and inner beam. The side arms are inserted into the chassis apertures and secured with two horizontal fasteners either side. The towbar mainframe is fastened between the side arms and the chosen neck kit installed. A small bumper cut is required for fixed towbars, a larger cut will be necessary to facilitate a flip electric plate on detachable variants.

Part number

U Bar Neck part Description Price

F165 F165U ZFB3013 ZF vertical neck towbar with two hole flange faceplate. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system. Includes Z11 heavy duty towball.

£219.00

F165S F165U ZSE3013 ZS vertical fixed swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£219.00

F165Q F165U ZQE3013 ZQ vertical Quantum detachable swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£385.00

F165QF F165U ZQFE3013 ZQF vertical Flexi-Tow detachable flange ball towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system. Includes Z16 AL-KO compatible towball.

£405.00

ZX404, ZX88 & ZX89 for flange ball variants. ZX200 and ZX300 for all variants.

TBA

TBA

Notes: N/A

60 minutes

100 kg

2100 kg

Easy to fit

In stock – subject to availability

January 2013-

Honda CR-V (Mk4), December 2012- HN69, HN69S, HN69Q & HN69QF

The latest incarnation of the popular Honda CR-V is the fourth generation to be sold in the UK. The Swindon built urban off roader is styled in a similar vein to the latest Civic model, thankfully the distinct angular rear light units make it easier to differentiate from the previous model. The CR-V has Honda’s ASC system (Advanced Stability Control) that can prevent towed trailers from weaving behind the car. Honda's Collision Mitigation Braking System is also included. It monitors the distance of the car in front and prepares the CR-V for impact if it senses a collision. Safety features such as this are now common place on many modern vehicles, careful consideration must be given to the towbar installation, your customer must be offered the correct towbar system that will not inhibit any safety features the manufacturer provides.

Once the bumper, undertray and inner beam have been removed the installation is relatively simple and similar to previous CR-V models. The exhaust is lowered and the side arms are fastened to the undersides of the chassis. The main cross tube is fastened to each side arm through the rear panel and then centrally to the rear towing eye. The appropriate neck can then be installed before finally tightening the entire assembly. There is no bumper cut as such however the under tray will need to be cut to suit the chosen neck system and electric attachment.

Part number


HN69 HN69U ZFB3011 ZF vertical neck towbar with two hole flange faceplate. Includes Z11 heavy duty towball.

£239.00

HN69S HN69U ZSE3011 ZS vertical fixed swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£239.00

HN69Q HN69U ZQE3011 ZQ vertical Quantum detachable swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£399.00

HN69QF HN69U ZQFE3011 ZQF vertical Flexi-Tow detachable flange ball towbar. Includes Z16 AL-KO compatible towball.

£419.00


TBA

TBA

Notes: Has trailer stability.

60 minutes

100 kg

2,000 kg

Moderate to fit


December 2012-

KIA Sorento 4, November 2012- KA38

At first glance it is difficult to differentiate between early and later Sorento models, thankfuly the latest version, the Sorento 4 has easily recognisable vertical fog lamps in the front and rear bumpers. Larger than previous models, again the new Sorento shares its underpinnings with the latest Santa-Fe and the combined effort and integration shows with much more refinement than previous models. Prices have inevitabley increased with this new model, that said it is still one of the best value 4x4s on the market if you calculate the pulling power per pound, £24,495 gets you a 7 seat luxury 4x4 with a 2,500kg towing capacity and 7 year warranty.

The design engineers at Witter have developed a towbar for the latest KIA Sorento that can be installed without the need to remove the bumper or cut into it. Once the spare wheel has been lowered, the side arms are mounted vertically to each chassis rail. The one piece towbar mainframe is then attached to the side arms and further mounted to the chassis horizontally. The towbar must then be positioned as far up and rearward as possible before being tightened, this allows maximum clearance when replacing the spare wheel. Due to the limited space behind the bumper a separate detachable towbar will be available soon. Unlike with other towbars that are manufactured for the Sorento, when you fit Witter you do not have to remove or cut the bumper, this considerably reduces fitting time and makes the Witter towbar more appealing to the end user.

Part number U Bar Neck part Description Price

KA38 N/A N/A

Laser cut profile neck, permanent four hole standard flange faceplate. Neck not interchangeable. Includes Z11 heavy duty towball.

£239.00


Due soon

In Development

Notes: Automatics can tow 2,000 kg

40 minutes

150 kg

2,500 kg

Easy to fit


December 2012-

Mitsubishi Outlander III, February 2013- CL114 CL114S CL114Q CL114QF

The third generation Mitsubishi Outlander heralds the new face of Mitsubishi, expect to see similar styling on new and existing models over the coming months. Initially available in the UK in diesel 4x4 only, Mitsubishi intend to lauch a Hybrid model later next year that will produce some of the lowest emmisions in its class. That said the diesel that comes as standard for the introduction is much refined when compared to its predecessor, quieter, more efficient and less emmisions will make the all new Outlander a popular choice for those in the market for a capable mid sized yet frugal 4x4.

Fitment requires the removal of the rear bumper and the lowering of the spare wheel. The side arms are attached to the chassis mainframe with support brackets onto the rear panel. As with previous Outlander models space around the spare wheel is at a premium, it is necessary to raise the spare before positioning and tightening the towbar to ensure sufficient clearance between the towbar mainframe and the spare.

Part number


CL114 CL114U ZFB3003

ZF vertical neck towbar with two hole flange faceplate. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system. Includes Z11 heavy duty towball.

£239.00

CL114S CL114U ZSE3003 ZS vertical fixed swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£239.00

CL114Q CL114U ZQE3003 ZQ vertical Quantum detachable swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£389.00

CL114QF CL114U ZQFE3003 ZQF vertical Flexi-Tow detachable flange ball towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system. Includes Z16 AL-KO compatible towball.

£409.00


TBA

TBA

Notes.

100 minutes

120kg

2000kg

Moderate to fit


November 2012

Mini Countryman, August 2010- BM39Q

The Mini Countryman has been sold in the UK for over two years. In that time, demand for the vehicle appeared to be low, a recent facelift however has seen sales increase and a demand for a towbar. In our experience the majority of models come with a prewired towbar loom and socket and many come from factory with a complete towbar. The design engineers have developed a swan neck detachable towbar that will allow the refitment of the towing socket on a flip down plate above the existing hole in the rear bumper. NOTE: Due to the low rear number pate and bumper profile we are only able to offer a swan neck detachable towbar.

Installation of BM39Q is consistent with many modern BMW vehicles. Removal of the bumper and inner beam is required. The one piece towbar mainframe is then fastened directly to the vehicle’s rear panel. An aperture in the centre of the bumper has to be made to facilitate the neck system. NOTE: Of the later vehicles we have seen during the development of the towbar, all came with a towing socket located in the bumper through the existing aperture to left of centre.

Part number


BM39 BM39U ZQE3002 ZQ vertical Quantum detachable swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£359.00

ZX200 and ZX300 for all variants.

N/A

N/A Notes: Come with prewired

towing electrics

40 minutes

75 kg

1,000 kg

Easy to fit


August 2010-

Vauxhall Mokka, December 2012- G120, G120S, G120Q & G120QF

It appears Vauxhall are wanting a slice of the lucrative ‘fashionable’ car market. The recently introduced Adam, a funky little city car and the stylish Astra GTC are evidence to the fact. The Mokka is no exception, a chunky fun looking mini SUV, the Mokka will certainly hold its own in this sector. The stylish Cascada set to be released for the summer can only strentghen Vauhxall’s position as a manufacturer for the young and trendy and establish detachment from its somewhat dull family mans brand image it had in the past.

The rear lights, bumper and inner beam have to be removed first. The side arms are inserted into the chassis apertures and fastened to the rear panel and from below in the current conventional Vauxhall style. The mainframe assembly is then mounted between the side arms, the neck assembly and appropriate electric plate installed between the drop profiles and the entire assembly tightened. The rear bumper has a lower removable section that can be either left off or cut to suit the chosen towbar style.

Part number


G120 G120U ZFB3004 ZF vertical neck towbar with two hole flange faceplate. Includes Z11 heavy duty towball.

£209.00

G120S G120U ZSE3004 ZS vertical fixed swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£209.00

G120Q G120U ZQE3004 ZQ vertical Quantum detachable swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£385.00

G120QF G120U ZQFE3004 ZQF vertical Flexi-Tow detachable flange ball towbar. Includes Z16 AL-KO compatible towball.

£405.00


ZEKG0012

ZEKG0012/13

Notes.

60 minutes

75 kg

1,310 kg

Moderate to fit

Due in stock early March

December 2012-

Volvo V40, September 2012- VL51, VL51S ,VL51Q & VL51QF

Despite the name ‘V40’ the latest Volvo is a far cry from the V40 made by Mitsubishi and further still from the 440, 360 and 340 made by DAF. Build quality, safety features, conventional cabin layout and modern styling are intended to take on the likes of the A3, Golf and 1 Series for a lucrative share of the ‘compact premium’ fleet market. With the current financial climate seeing fleet users opt for smaller and lower taxation class models this maybe the most important car Volvo has produced as the Swedish car maker attempts to tip the fiscal scale back to black.

Upon removal of the bumper and inner beam the one piece towbar mainframe is inserted into the chassis apertures and secured with two horizontal fasteners either side. The inner beam can then be refitted over the towbar and the chosen neck kit installed. A small bumper cut is required for fixed towbars, a larger cut will be necessary to facilitate a flip electric plate on detachable variants.

Part number


VL51 VL51U ZFB3022 ZF vertical neck towbar with two hole flange faceplate. Includes Z11 heavy duty towball.

£199.00

VL51S VL51U ZSE3022 ZS vertical fixed swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£199.00

VL51Q VL51U ZQE3022 ZQ vertical Quantum detachable swan neck towbar. Incorporates the Witter interchangeable neck system.

£359.00

VL51QF VL51U ZQFE3022 ZQF vertical Flexi-Tow detachable flange ball towbar. Includes Z16 AL-KO compatible towball.

£379.00


ZEKVL0016

ZEKVL0016/13

Notes:

80 minutes

75 kg

1,500 kg

Moderate to fit


September 2012-

Other Technical Information and Notes

Make Model Part Number Details

Volkswagen Golf Mk 7 VW63A The Mk 6 fixed towbar, VW63A fits perfectly without the need for a bumper cut, detachable variants are currently in development.

Mercedes A Class MR58

The B Class towbar, MR58 and variants will fit the recently introduced all new A Class. There is slight interference with the bumper on Sport models, a redesign to suit the Sport models is in process.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2013- ZEKHY0015 ZEKHY0015/13

Vehicle specific towbar electric kits now available for the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Ford Transit Custom ZEKF0029 Vehicle specific electric kit now available for the Ford Transit Custom.

Mini Countryman BM39Q

Some models come with a prewired 13 pin towbar socket in a bumper recess to the right of centre. Please check with your customer before ordering an electric kit.

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Commercial Vehicle Type Approval

Extracted from 2007/46/EC as last amended by 385/2009 Category N: All Commercial Vehicles. Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and constructed for the carriage of goods. Towbar type approval required since 1st August 1998 (S registration). Category N1: Small Vans and Chassis Cabs. Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Category N2: Small Trucks and Very Large Vans. Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes. Category N3: Large Wagons and Articulated Vehicles. Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass exceeding 12 tonnes.

Towbar Type Approval Dates for Commercial Vehicles

Category New Type Optional

New Type Mandatory

Existing Type Mandatory

N1 - Incomplete and Complete 29th April 2009 29th October 2010 29th October 2011

N1 - Completed 29th April 2009 29th October 2011 29th April 2013

N2 and N3 Incomplete and Complete 29th April 2009 29th October 2010 29th October 2012

N2 and N3 Completed 29th April 2009 29th October 2012 29th October 2014

N1, N2 and N3 - Special Purpose 29th April 2009 29th October 2012 29th October 2014

New Type

When looking at application dates within the legislation there will be a reference to 'New Types'. After this date, vehicles of a 'New Type' will be required to meet the legislation in question. A 'New Type' is a vehicle that differs in certain essential respects to a type previously approved or on sale in any market.

Existing Type

As above. An 'Existing Type' is a vehicle of a type already in existence (whether approved or not).

Complete Vehicle

Means any vehicle which has been built in one stage by one manufacturer, for example a panel van.

Incomplete Vehicle

Is a vehicle that must undergo at least one further stage of build in order to be considered a finished vehicle, ready for use. For example, a chassis cab is an incomplete vehicle since a body must be added for it to be finished.

Completed Vehicle

Is a vehicle that has been built and finished in more than one stage, normally by two or more different manufacturers. For example, a concrete mixer where a company has added the additional components (i.e. the mixer itself) to a cab chassis and the vehicle requires no further work before it can be considered finished.

Special-purpose Vehicle

Means a vehicle intended to perform a function which requires special body arrangements and/or equipment, such as a recovery vehicle, and ambulance or a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV).

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