1232-A Towbar for Lada-Kalina Cross (2014-2016) (without electrics)

Lada Kalina Station wagon Not a local weed... › Logbook › Installing a towbar AvtoS Kalina station wagon!

Due to household needs, it was decided to install a towbar on the machine. An AvtoS towbar was chosen because it had the best characteristics in terms of permissible load, plus the company guaranteed that this towbar would fit without problems, plus a removable ball.

Unpacked tow bar...

I refused the installation services of the company (the price of the service was 1500 rubles), I installed it myself. I drove the car into a pit in a friend's garage and began the installation process.

side holes for mounting in the side member...

I quickly found the factory holes in the side members, just attached the tow bar and screwed it with an awl :)

fitting…

machined the holes

tightened the bolts on the right...

behind…

and on the left near the exhaust...

Then I tightened all the bolts. I installed it alone, there were no special problems, everything fit like original. The only problem I had was tightening the bolts at the exhaust pipe, the scribe was awkward...

installed the ball and socket mount...

After driving like this for a couple of days I decided to connect the outlet to the standard wiring. A socket with a wire and adhesive tape were included in the towbar kit.

electrical kit...

connection diagram from the instructions...

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Towbar for station wagons and its installation

Let's look at the installation procedure, following the standard instructions. Please note that all towbar mounting screws are metric and have a standard size of M10. You'll need a spanner, but that's not all. Considering the weight of the product, it is better to carry out installation by two people: one mechanic holds the towbar, the second tightens the screws.

We remove the mastic from the holes in the side members.

First of all, before installation you need to find the standard threaded holes. Using a Phillips screwdriver, they are cleaned of anticorrosion.

The towbar assembly itself is placed under the body so as not to damage the muffler mount. Then, hand screw in the six bolts that should be included in the kit. Don't forget to install the washers supplied by the manufacturer.

Getting to the bolt heads will be difficult. Use a socket wrench to tighten all the screws last.

It is important to know that you cannot use power tools when performing installation. The hand rotating the handle of the spanner develops quite sufficient force.

Depending on the qualifications of the installer, the entire installation operation takes 10-20 minutes. Additionally, you may need to connect an outlet that will power the trailer's electronics. Here it is better to contact an official dealer. You cannot connect the wiring yourself - this may void the warranty. We wish you success.

How to install a tow bar on a Kalina 2 station wagon and hatchback with your own hands (photos and videos)

Author admin Reading time 7 min. .4k. Published 02/24/2015

Is it easy to choose the right towing device for Kalina-2? Towbars designed for the VAZ-1118 (Kalina-1 station wagon) may not be suitable for station wagons of the second family. We will consider the reasons for this discrepancy further. In general, you can remember the rule: for the Kalina-2 station wagon, the Grants tow bar is suitable, and maybe some other one. There is a clear rule for hatchbacks as well. All towbars designed for Kalina-2 in a hatchback body repeat the design of devices suitable for the VAZ-1119 (hatchback of the first family). We also consider methods for installing towbars. Happy reading.

What exactly do you need to buy for a station wagon?

Let's turn to the official documentation, more precisely, to the catalog of assembly units. In this document, one of the drawings shows the body frame:

Rear floor frame, station wagon

All parts, in addition to the 12th, make up the floor frame. A towbar must be attached to parts “14” and “3”, as well as to channel “13”. These parts are provided with holes (their total number is 6).

The distance from part “13” to the first side hole in our case is 145 mm, to the second – 245 mm. For the “first Lada Kalina” these distances were different. Towbars suitable for the VAZ-1118 are not necessarily suitable for the Kalina-2. However, there are also universal solutions. A drawing of one of them is presented below.

A universal tow bar will have 4 or 5 holes on the sides:

Scheme of a universal towbar (for Granta, Kalina-1 and 2)

If the kit comes with threaded strips, then know that they will not be needed. The standard holes in the body are threaded from the factory. In conclusion, here is a photo illustrating all of the above:

Hole layout, new family station wagon

When making your choice, do not make mistakes! You can take a ruler with you and measure the distance from the plane of the “ears” (see diagram above) to the first side hole. It should be exactly 145 mm.

Towbar for station wagons and its installation

We remove the mastic from the holes in the side members.

First of all, before installation you need to find the standard threaded holes. Using a Phillips screwdriver, they are cleaned of anticorrosion.

First, all fasteners are attached without using keys.

Getting to the bolt heads will be difficult. Use a socket wrench to tighten all the screws last.

It is important to know that you cannot use power tools when performing installation. The hand rotating the handle of the spanner develops quite sufficient force.

The result of all efforts may look like this:

Installed tow bar, Lada Kalina Cross car

What is shown here is not a station wagon, but a crossover, but the body of these cars differs little from the station wagon.

Purchase and installation of towbars on a hatchback

Here is a drawing of a coupling device designed for hatchbacks:

These towbars fit all berry hatchbacks

Here the fastening differs from that discussed above. For example, nothing is screwed to the side members. The towbar is attached to the rear channel, and three screws go through the holes in the niche. It, that is, the niche, is intended for a spare wheel, and the holes in it are closed with plugs.

The holes on triangle 2 will be closed with rubber plugs

There are a large number of towbars on the market, the installation of which requires that the “spare wheel” niche has to be drilled out. As a rule, three holes will have to be made in the niche, and two more on the underside of the channel. It may be better to buy a device that fits the standard body holes. We will let the owner make the choice.

So, we will be guided by the manufacturer's instructions. Installation is easier to perform by driving the car into a pit:

The rubber plugs from the holes in the niche must be removed;
The towbar is positioned along the central axis, aligning the holes in the “ears” with the holes on the rear channel;
Then, the device is fixed with M10 bolts, not forgetting to install the washers. The bolts are screwed into the threads of the rear channel;
Having installed the missing fasteners (M12 screws are screwed into the nuts), you need to tighten all the fasteners with a wrench. The force should be 30-50 N*m.

Anyone who decides to drill the rear channel will encounter difficulties: access to the nuts will be blocked by the bumper. This unit, that is, the rear bumper, will have to be dismantled. It makes sense to choose towbars that are secured with five bolts. Then, the bumper will remain in its rightful place.

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As for the data related to trailers, the Kalina-2 hatchback is no different from the station wagon:

The total weight of towed devices not equipped with brakes must not exceed 450 kg;
The maximum trailer weight, if equipped with a brake system, can be 900 kg.

Based on these numbers, you need to choose a new towbar. For most devices on the market and suitable for Kalina-2, the rated value is 900 kg. Here we are talking about the traction load, that is, the force applied in the horizontal plane. There is another important parameter - the load on the ball. Typically, for devices that can withstand 1000 kg of traction load, the ball load value is 75 kg. The force with which a trailer can push against a towbar is limited, and 75 kg is approximately 750 Newton.

Traction load and ball load are not the same thing

Let’s say that one person can connect the trailer to the car. In this case, the vertical load can hardly exceed 50 kg. Conclusion: there is no need to buy coupling equipment if it is not even designed for the specified load (50 kg).

The question is often asked what category of license is needed to drive a car with a trailer. The mass of the station wagon is 950 kg, and the trailer, as mentioned above, can weigh no more. Plus, the mass of the “hitch” will not exceed 3.6 tons. All together this will entail the following: the driver driving such a “hitch” only needs to have a category B license. This is true even if the trailer weighs 900 kg.

A few words about lighting technology

Trailed towable devices, i.e. car trailers, require brake lights. The same applies to side lights and turn signals. In addition, if the trailer weighs more than 750 kg, it is equipped with a reversing light.

There is no separate terminal block that allows you to connect all the “electrics” of the trailer in Grant/Kalina-2. Of course, the towbar will be equipped with a socket, such as shown below. But connecting this outlet by running the cables inside the body will not be so easy.

Standard towbar socket, 7 pins

An experienced installer, when making connections, will be able to implement the diagram shown here:

It is advisable to connect trailer lamps via a relay

The wires can be passed through one of the holes provided in the floor of the body. These holes themselves are protected by plugs.

Trunk floor diagram, station wagon/hatchback

There is nothing more to add here. We wish you success.

Anyone who connects the tow bar without the participation of a car dealer may lose the warranty on the electrical system. Any intervention in the electrical circuit will void the warranty if it is carried out without the consent of the dealer. Make a choice.

Installation and connection of a tow bar designed for the Granta sedan and the Kalina-2 station wagon (video with example)

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Installation

The complexity of this stage directly depends on how everything went with the issues of choosing a suitable towing device. Therefore, get ready for hard work, but it is possible that installation will take you a minimum of time and effort.

Installation is performed sequentially. There is no need to rush here, otherwise the consequences of your mistakes will force you to redo everything all over again. An incorrectly installed tow bar poses an increased risk during its operation. Especially in combination with a loaded trailer.

Therefore, installation is carried out approximately like this:

You have made your choice. If you have a Kalina station wagon, then it has holes for fastenings already from the factory. You don't have to drill anything;
Depending on the trailer hitch, it may be necessary to remove the bumper. This is not that difficult since you need to unscrew a few fasteners;
Trimming is carried out only when using homemade towbars, or when purchasing low-quality factory products. I hope you were able to avoid this problem by choosing the design wisely;
It is better to treat all fasteners with anti-corrosion compounds so as not to provoke the spread of rust;
The metal structure is mounted according to the factory holes on the fastenings that came with the package. Refer to the installation diagram provided by the manufacturer;
When the structure is secured, the electrical component can be installed. For the Kalina station wagon there is a 7-pin socket and a wiring harness. The socket is mounted using the bracket and fasteners included in the package;
Take a diagram from the manufacturer, which clearly outlines the steps for connecting the electrical wires. I can’t give specific advice here, since the TSUs are different;
The connection is made through standard connectors provided by the manufacturer. But extra insulation never hurts.

The main problem can be considered the incompatibility of the trailer hitch with the car. Although sellers may claim that any tow bar will fit on Kalina, this is not true.

Be careful when choosing. Try to buy a towbar that best suits the characteristics of the station wagon. This will allow you to effectively use the trailer, expanding the capacity of your car.

Thank you everyone and good luck on the roads! Subscribe, leave comments and ask relevant questions!

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A tow hitch is a product that is used to couple a trailer and a car. If there is a need to install a towbar on Kalina, most car enthusiasts will turn to a car service center, although this procedure is not so complicated. In this article we will look at the features of choosing a towbar for Kalina hatchback, station wagon and sedan, and also talk about installing it yourself.

Lada Kalina Hatchback Second generation › Logbook › Installing a tow bar on the Lada Kalina hatchback

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I recently bought a towbar from the Leader Plus brand, price 1960 rubles with a removable ball (as written in the description), or rather with a removable rod with a ball)))

Previously, I have already installed towbars from this company on a Kalina sedan and a VAZ 2110, the installation was always quite simple and quick, but not this time.

This short Lada Kalina hatchback (by the way, both the first and second ones have the same towbar mounting device) has very little space for manipulating with your fingers, or rather, for screwing on the first 2 bolts with which the towbar is initially attached.

The bolts included in the kit are very long, I had to cut them randomly because they didn’t fit (they rest against the spare tire tray). The rest of the holes have to be drilled myself. When I read this in the instructions, my heart pounded.

I thought that, like the Kalina sedan and station wagon, there were all the necessary welded nuts for installation, but here I was miraculously mistaken

Well, I had to take a drill and drill, well a drill of a suitable diameter and length, yes, about 15 cm long - two holes are drilled through the entire rear pie of the body and come out right under the plastic

trim of the rear frame of the body, was in the garage

Moreover, this plastic covering must be removed and also trimmed. otherwise it refuses to sit down, resting against the protruding nuts. In general, apart from horror and pain in the heart from installing a tow bar on the Lada Kalina hatchback, you don’t get anything, I mean a thrill.

Regarding the tow bar, the quality is like everything else, I repainted it with Hammerite paint, I liked that the ball and the stainless steel socket mounting strip are removable, and you attach it separately at your convenience. I also couldn’t help but be pleased with the presence of a plastic cover for the ball; of course, all the fasteners are included in the kit, but of course the wires could have been longer, they definitely won’t be enough, you’ll have to buy more.

The photo shows that you need to drill (a friend wrote something like nothing needs to be drilled) on this type of towbar it is necessary.

You can also see the cut plastic trim and just the place where there is limited space for screwing in the first two bolts; by the way, there are two more bolts behind them that also need to be drilled through the entire body.

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What exactly do you need to buy for a station wagon?

Rear floor frame, station wagon

Scheme of a universal towbar (for Granta, Kalina-1 and 2)

Hole layout, new family station wagon

Hi all! Agree that towing coupling devices are often found on domestic cars. I can’t say for sure what causes this. But I can tell you a little about the tow bar for Kalina Universal or just VAZ 1119.

This car, even despite this type of body, cannot boast of large luggage space. What can we say about a sedan or hatchback, where the size of the luggage compartment is even smaller.

To compensate for this lack of space, you can install a tow bar. Its installation and connection are not difficult. If you choose wisely and study all the instructions in detail, you can easily do the installation yourself.

First, you have to buy a suitable trailer hitch. I will give you some recommendations on this matter. And I’ll tell you about the installation separately, which will allow you to at least have an idea of how all this work is done and what may be required of you.

Towbar for Lada Kalina hatchback, sedan or station wagon: how to install, drawing

The towing device is a specialized product that allows you to securely hold the trailer necessary for transporting various cargoes. Today no one will argue about the practicality of the domestic budget model Lada Kalina. To improve this quality, many owners install a tow bar. This device can be installed on the car yourself and you don’t have to resort to services.

In this material we will consider in detail the features of choosing a coupling device and the issues associated with its correct installation. How to install a towbar correctly, and also provide a drawing.

Types of products

Today, some drivers manage to transport heavy luggage in domestic compact VAZ models, but note that the trunks of such cars are not entirely suitable for transporting cargo of this nature. Also, the folded backrest of the rear seat row does not “save” the situation much. For transporting very large items, using a trailer is an excellent solution. The tow bar serves this purpose. Considering that the luggage compartment volume in the Lada Kalina is a modest 235 liters, then choosing a coupling device will be a very effective solution.

Today the market is able to offer its buyer three tow bar options:

a removable product, the main advantage of which is mobility, because it can be either installed or dismantled at the slightest need;
a welded device that is not at all easy to dismantle, because this will require the use of special equipment;
flange design, which involves the simplest installation procedure, allowing you to avoid cutting the bumper.

How to choose a tow bar?

This process implies an individual approach, since there are many product designs and they vary depending on the body version and generation of the Lada Kalina. So, for example, a towbar for the first generation of a sedan may not fit a station wagon in the second generation. Note that for the Lada Kalina station wagon in the same generation, the coupling device designed for the related Grant model is quite suitable.

If we take into account this aspect, then otherwise the choice cannot cause difficulties for the future owner of the product.

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Product contents for the universal version

Today, the device we are considering belongs to the category of collapsible structures. You can purchase it in a specialized retail chain. This option has undeniable advantages over its competitors. Among the positive aspects we note:

- simplicity of the installation procedure;
— ease during transportation;
— compactness in storage.

The delivery set includes the following list of components:

technical manual;
protective cap;
fasteners;
7-pin socket for switching lighting devices.

Important! The design of towbars varies slightly, which affects the pricing policy. Also, the complete set may have a varied composition. When choosing the best option, pay attention to these points.

How to install and connect the hitch?

Before a detailed review of all the significant points related to the installation and electrical switching of the towbar, let’s say that for the universal version of the Lada Kalina, as well as the hatchback, the manufacturer did not provide for the possibility of equipping it with a standard coupling device. This means that installing a “non-native” product will require sufficient skills and knowledge. If you begin to have doubts about the success of such a noble operation as installing a tow bar, then feel free to go to the service technicians.

When the owner is full of courage and responsible for his tow bar, then he can begin self-installation. Installing a towbar will not be a difficult task for you, the main thing is to follow the instructions included with the device and study the drawing.

First, we decide on the type of product and the goals that will be set for it. By the way, LADA Kalina in hatchback or station wagon modifications have standard places for installing a trailer hitch.
Now you need to drill holes to fit the fasteners included in the kit. Some situations require removing the bumper. There are also issues related to the need to resort to trimming the bumper, especially when using a device with poor quality conditions. Here you will need to stock up on a template.
We treat the fastening parts supplied with the device with an anti-corrosion agent and install them in strict accordance with the diagram given in the manual.
Let's move on to the installation of electrical components. We install the socket with 7 contacts on the bracket, which we subsequently securely fasten. Here you will need self-tapping screws in combination with bolts.
Next, we connect the outlet itself, for which we use the rear harness from the car’s cable network. We connect each of the wires separately, strictly adhering to the color markings. You can inquire about this nuance in the technical manual for LADA Kalina.

Attention! Switching should be done using standard connectors provided by the manufacturer. If a violation of the sheath occurs, then we mercilessly isolate such a section of the wire. You can also resort to the use of special connecting components to avoid “collective farm” twisting or soldering.

Let's sum it up

Do not trust manufacturers of coupling products who claim that there is a standard device that is optimally suited to any body version of the LADA Kalina. In reality, the situation may be the opposite and difficulties will undoubtedly arise during installation. Protect yourself by initially choosing a device that is suitable specifically for the modification of your car.

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How to choose a tow bar?

If we take into account this aspect, then otherwise the choice cannot cause difficulties for the future owner of the product.

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Lada Kalina Cross › Logbook › Installing a trailer hitch socket (tow bar) Kalina Cross

When I decided to install a tow bar, I scoured the RuNet about installing a trailer hitch on Cross cars after 2020, I was interested in how the towbar is attached to the left side member. Relocating the muffler bracket greatly complicated this task and I came across one option that I “suspected”. The point is that you buy a “Bosal / VFM” towbar for Cross until 2020 with the same “feathers” on both sides, saw off the interfering bracket, install the towbar in its standard places and weld the bracket to the towbar. Moreover, there were suspicions on the forums that there was a welded threaded bushing behind the bracket. I’ll make you happy right away - it’s not there, but there is a far hole in the spar, closer to the wheel, that is, the spar will have to be drilled to screw in the sixth bolt. Everything else was a success

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Attaching the trailer hitch to the left side member

Next, it was necessary to connect the electrics, when I did this I encountered difficulties in finding places to lay the wires, the Internet left me without an answer, so here I decided to post step-by-step instructions for those who decide to install the tow bar themselves and connect the electrics.

Tow bar - Bosal, Avtos wiring. To connect to the standard harness of the car, I used sleeves with heat-shrinkable tubes, but I strongly recommend going to a car disassembly and biting off the “male-male” chips from the rear light harnesses from Kalina (I couldn’t find such chips in stores) - this will save you a lot of nerves if I need to tell you in the comments and draw a connection diagram using chips. On the next machines I will 100% do exactly this.

First you need to connect the wires to the outlet according to the pinout of your trailer. I have a “Krepysh” trailer, I found a connection diagram on the manufacturer’s website. Pinout of the trailer Krepysh Having clamped the wires with screws, I filled them with tin for reliability. Now we assemble the socket and screw it to the tow bar. By the way, the original socket bracket is very flimsy, I will cut another one from 2mm metal.

Now remove the protective plastic from the bottom of the trunk opening and lift the mat. There will be 5 squares covering the holes. I peeled off the outer ones and passed a piece of wire about a meter long through there (I found it in the garage, the cross-section is exactly the same as all car wiring)

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Hole inside the body, the end of the wire is secured against accidental pulling out

Next we climb under the bumper and see wavy holes. Our wire should be visible in one of them (use a flashlight to see it). Now, using tweezers or a crochet hook, we take it out.

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Installation of the device and connection of electrical equipment

Before we look in detail at all the nuances of installing a towbar on Kalina, it must be said that, unlike other domestic cars, for example, Niva, the Lada hatchback and station wagon are not provided with a “native” towbar. This means that you will have to deal with external devices. If you are not confident in your abilities or do not have the necessary experience and skills, then it is better to entrust the installation of the towbar to specialists in a car service center. If you are determined to carry out the procedure yourself, then the main rule is to strictly follow the instructions that are given in the technical data sheet of each product:

Towbar Lada Kalina 1118 sedan 2005- / Lada Kalina 1117 station wagon 2007-2013

Before you start installing the towbar (Kalina hatchback and station wagon, by the way, have standard places for its installation), you need to decide for what purpose you will use it and how often, i.e. decide on the type of trailer hitch.
The next step is to drill (if necessary) holes for installing fasteners. In some cases, you will have to remove the bumper from Kalina station wagon and hatchback. Another problem is that installation of the product may require cutting the bumper (this is in the case of homemade or low-quality factory production). To carry out this operation you will need a diagram and template.
When the holes are ready, it is necessary to treat the fasteners with an anti-corrosion compound and install them according to the instructions in the technical data sheet.
Now you can start installing electrical equipment, which in the case of the Lada Kalina hatchback and station wagon is represented by a socket with seven contacts and wires. Installation of the socket involves the use of a bracket on which the product will be fixed. Bolts and screws are required for installation.
The next step is connecting the outlet. The operation is carried out through wires in the rear wiring harness of the car. The wires are multi-colored, each of them is designed to connect to a specific lamp. Detailed information can be found in the technical data sheet of the machine.
The wires are connected through standard connectors that were provided by the manufacturer. Sometimes it is necessary to insulate each element of the wiring (if the insulation is broken). During installation, additional elements may be required to avoid soldering and twisting.

Tow bar kit for VAZ 1119 Lada Kalina hatchback 2004-…

It is important to know! You should not believe auto parts manufacturers who claim that there is a standard part suitable for any Kalina hatchback, sedan or station wagon. You can try your luck, but most likely the car connectors will be incompatible with the product. It all depends on the body type. Therefore, it is better to order a manufactured trailer hitch for the specific brand of your car.

How to install a tow bar on a Lada Kalina - selection, installation and connection of a trailer hitch

A towbar is a towing product designed to connect a trailer to a vehicle. Installing a new towbar on Kalina NA has a number of features. The Kalina hatchback car has a trailer that is not capable of withstanding heavy loads. Therefore, installing a towbar for this vehicle is necessary if it is planned to be used for transporting goods. It will help to use a removable trailer and make the car more versatile.

There are three categories of towbars:

removable - easy to install and remove, regardless of conditions,
welded - has a higher strength index, but it cannot be removed after installation,
flanged - characterized by simple installation, and there is no need to disrupt the bumper design.

The choice of device for Kalina station wagon depends on the generation. Most towing and coupling products for the first generation are not suitable for second-generation cars. It is also not recommended to use a towing device designed for the Grant sedan. The station wagon has a wide trunk, so there is a need for a tow bar in some cases. It is recommended to use removable type devices for station wagons and sedan. The standard equipment of this type consists of:

seven-pin socket,
protective cap,
electrical wiring,
installation materials,
technical data sheet of the product.

If one of the components is missing, the package is incomplete and the equipment may not work. Therefore, when buying a new product, you need to make sure that its elements are in place.

The advantages of the removable type are associated with:

easy transportation,
simple installation work,
convenient storage conditions.

You can buy a removable tow bar at almost any auto store. But some models may have different prices. This feature is explained by the design differences of products for connecting trailers. Therefore, you should choose a device for a specific vehicle.

Some towbars used on second-generation station wagons are suitable for the hatchback. The most acceptable options are welded towing products. They are intended for unibody bodies available in the Tolyatti and other hatchback variants.

Towbar for Lada Kalina hatchback

The towing device that is used to attach a trailer to a vehicle is called a towbar. Each car model, due to its individual design and structure, requires a specific towbar model in order for the towbar to hold tightly and reliably. Therefore, towbars are manufactured separately for each model of the model range.

A prototype of the Lada Kalina hatchback was demonstrated to the public in 1999. However, the assembly of such cars began only in 2006. Since 2008, the Sport modification also began to exist. The second generation of five-door hatchbacks was launched in 2013. In the new version, the car has become more powerful.