Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club UK™

annek · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 19:18 Post subject: Anker towbars anyone!???

Hi.. does anyone else out there have an Anker towbar fitted? I was assured by Cliffords where I bought it that these generic bars for Delicas are widely used and will absolutely fit... but it seems not!!!!!Help anyone!...

I have travelled coupla hundred miles to visit family and combine trip with service and fitting of towbar.. .but the assurances have come to nowt as cannot find electric wiring for connecting to the towbar wiring... or find the back support holes to attach the arms to under the Delica.. As I am only here for the last night am putting out urgent calls for any assistance so that issues can be sorted before I leave tomorrow a.m.!.. eeek!!!

I so hope somewhere someone has experience of this and knows exactly what I'm talking about!! I can only hope.. :? many thanks in advance from maiden in distress Wink

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spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

the wiring is behind the side panels in the rear and i believe you have to drill the holes for the strenghtening bars
hope this helps spanners

delart · Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 290 Location: Powys

Hi I have a anker towbar fitted. I fitted it myself bit heavy but fitted well, wired it up mostly to drivers side removed plastic to do it, was a long time ago though.Did'nt drill any holes to fit it unless maybe one for electric's but don't think so.

spacecadet · Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 858 Location: winchester

they usually bolt on where you're rear bullbar fits and then onto the chassis.you have to lose the bar though. Sad

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kasandrich · Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 141 Location: Braintree Essex

All towbars must use manufacturers original fixings, therefore all holes are there.

There is no socket to plug the electrics in, the individual wires for the lights needs to be located and tapped into, I used scotchloc connectors.

strangerover · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:08 Post subject:

I tapped into the wiring loom like other have...

mainly N/S rear light and into the wires in the roof for the right indicator and reverse light !

It all bolted up to the rear mounts for the factory nudge bar and there were holes in the chassis for support legs !
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annek · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 14:17 Post subject: its done!

huge thanks to all contributors to my plea for help... the bar does fit perfectly into chassis as one of u said.. sorry only have pda to reply on so can't see all screen easily to name specifics.. and finding the wiring now...thanks again!!!

annek · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:05 Post subject: update

Hi all .. just to update.. Definitely no drilling required for the towbar.. it wasn't easy to see exactly where the strengthening bars connected to until the big black spacer blocks were in place and then it all went well, but the tip about loosening the towbar was a top tip, thanks. Smile

As for the wiring Rolling Eyes

.. had no idea which wires were which! so have had to come away without any wiring connected up.. am wondering whether this detail can be found on a manual.. I recently stumbled across some (like mechanics manuals with exploded diagrams, etc.), but can't remember whether it was on here? and also whether it would include these wiring descriptions, as colour coding is very obviously different to ours! (some are blue with white stripe, or red with green, etc!)..

I was pleased at the price too.. £160.. seemed v reasonable.. or will do once fitting problems sorted! Shocked

spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

http://Delica-pajero-man.webs.com/technical.htm
have put wiring diagram on site for you as couldn't get it to post on here spanners

spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

Wiring in Delica-------------------------Trailer wiring
RHS Ind = Green Yellow----------------------Green
LHS Ind = Green Blue-------------------------Yellow
Tail = Green White---------------------------- Brown
Stop = Green-----------------------------------Red
Earth = Black-----------------------------------white
Reverse = Red Blue----------------------------Black
Brake (for electric brakes -same as stop)----Blue
hi this should help spanners

leeandeb · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 274 Location: torbay

spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

no the coluors are different

MaxGrip · Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 94 Location: Norfolk

leeandeb · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 274 Location: torbay

spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

its only the indicators that are different

annek · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 23:55 Post subject:

spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

hi annek if you get stuck give a shout I'm in worthing too and happy to help out might cost ya a cuppa though spanners

annek · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 0:00 Post subject:

thanks spanners.. dead impressed.. have you been on here long.. I don't think I've come across your name before? R u just a private owner or do you have a business here?

spanners · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 174 Location: worthing sussex

not been on long and yes i have a buisiness ha ha never could spell that word
but have a love for imported vehicles sadly i no longer have a Deli Can't afford to many toys and a van
i worked for a dealer importing delis for 6 years and got used to there little quirks
and no not touting for work just happy to help spanners

annek · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 0:18 Post subject:

Hi.. cool.. sorry hear about the downturn on the Deli front tho! Crying or Very sad

... Would I have heard of your business? I'm assuming here that your business is vehicles of some description?..... also... wondered, as u live in the area, if you had heard whether Milwards is still in business.. I had heard it went to the wall last year, or maybe earlier? Shocked