M Class Towbar

[MICHAEL D]

Chaps,
Some lowlife has nicked the detachable towbar swan neck from my 2006 ML320CDi. The towbar is the factory fitted item. Called Mercedes to replace the item, and could not believe the cost to replace............£650.00!! More than the complete towbar when the car was specced. Have called most suppliers, and all said that can only be supplied by Mercedes. Anyone know where one can be sourced or maybe have one lying around unused? Thanks in advance.
Mike

[steve_amv8]

If it is the same as the one on my GL then it will be made by German manufacturer Westfalia ( http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/index.php?id=54...). Mine has a lock on to secure it to the car ....

Have a look at page 26 of the following PDF ... http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/fileadmin/templ...

Does the stolen bit look like the one in the picture? I think it is part no. 313192 but don't take my word for that!

If you google +westfalia +"tow bar" then you'll find a number of UK stockists of this brand ( http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=%2Bwest...) Maybe one of those can order it for you or you could try emailing Westfalia customer support at [e-mail].

[MICHAEL D]

Thanks Steve,
On the ML, the towbars are manufactured by Oris, or Bosal. Have spoken to Westfalia stockists who confirm they only supply through MB dealers also, which is a joke. Oh well, will keep searching.

All the best
Mike

[Mikey_W]

I have a ML detachable towbar complete for an American spec ML, which was ordered in error! I'm not sure if this would fit straight on? I'll see if i can find out in the next day or so...

Cheers,

Mikey

[MICHAEL D]

Thanks Mikey,
Will wait to hear from you.

Regards
Mike

[mt10argyll]

Hi

Is it or should I say was it any thing like this one
it came with my old Merc S class and was never used it is
like new with leather case if you are interested get in touch



Max

[MICHAEL D]

Max,
Have replied via e-mail.

Many Thanks
Mike

[Mikey_W]

MICHAEL D said:

Thanks Mikey,
Will wait to hear from you.

Regards
Mike

Did you get sorted Michael? I'm struggling to confirm if my towbar would be compatable...

[MICHAEL D]

Did you get sorted Michael? I'm struggling to confirm if my towbar would be compatable...
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Mikey,
Am waiting on a possible lead, but not confirmed yet. If it helps, the MB part number is
MA164 310 02 56. Let me know or e-mail me through my profile.
Cheers
Mike

[Mikey_W]

YHM

Cheers