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Just an update, bought Ford owners handbook for the car and in the back under towing it shows Ford Towbar and how to use guide and it is the same as mine. thanks for the help and advice though Rick

Hi Woodlands and thank you after watching you tube I found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ETurb9K3nw this is mine except she makes it look so easy to insert the key

Found out that its a Brinks towbar not having any luck with dealers, does anyone have an email address for Brink or phone number? thanks Rick

hi all I have just bought a 2005 Mondeo Estate Ghia X 2.2 TDCI that has a detachable towball, the previous owner never used the towball and hasnt been able to locate the user instructions, I have been searching on line and cant find one the same, I`m not sure but I think its factory or dealer...

Thanks for your replies, I have my new bearings and replaced them today and everything is working fine, I will leave well enough alone for now but when th time comes I think the evolution is the one to get

Hi all has anyone changed from the power touch to the New Powertouch Evolution? I have had the powertouch on my van for 8 years and had no problems apart from a roller going, and Powertouch sent a pair out and i had them next day, Today I was checking everything and notice one roller wasnt...

Hi John what type of system is it? Does it have a pressure switch normally located close to where the water pump is connected,has a sort of wheel nut on top, if so this may have been accidently moved, sometimes a drop in power can cause it to operate, need a bit more info on the type tho then...

Thank you all for your replies def something to think about

what is best model of the v70 to get secondhand to pull a van weighing 1480kg and has anyone used one as a towcar?? thanks Rick

Hi Pat been using our current van with mover for the past 8 years I tend to reverse van up the ramp if needed and then use wheel chocks and hand brake, never had a problem and its easy using the mover to come off the ramps.

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I agree with what you are saying, also alot of people didnt like the way it was said. My point was that the op has not been back again. which is a shame because even though I have been caravaning since 1979 I always find some helpful advice on these sites, caravans change the odd bit of...

Just a quick update removed the pressure switch and renewed the insides with a kit all new rubbers and springs, re assembled and re fitted back to the floor, adjusted as follws Turned the wheel on top of the pressure swith fully clockwise so that the pump was running, opened the cold tap in the...

Think they should pump about 1 pint every 9-10 seconds

Regardless of all the ranting on here of rights and wrongs, I have noticed that Thelma65 the op has not posted again, I think that all the help and advice given on the forums that has served many of us was lost in this post.