$320 for a Towbar & Standard Wiring incl. Installation (value up to $640)
Thereof How much does it cost to fit a tow bar NZ? Our starter towbar fitting prices start from $470 including GST. This includes trailer plug and wiring. You can trust the experts at Elite Automotive Repairs to get your tow bar fitted perfectly. Give us a call on 07 541 0055 to discuss your needs today.
Can you install a towbar yourself? Not only is fitting it by yourself a huge safety concern, but you could also be invalidating the towbar or car manufacturers warranty by doing the work yourself. Fitting a towbar to your car is no easy task, and should never be done by an amateur.
Similarly, Can you add tow bar to any car?
A. It’s most unlikely that it will fit. Towbars are made for a particular vehicle depending on its year, make, model and shape. If you install an old Towbar you may be installing the wrong type of Towbar.
What is a Lockon towbar?
About LOCKON Towbars
LOCKON Towbars are manufactured by Towbar Express Ltd. LOCKON is New Zealands largest range of aftermarket towbars. All towbars are manufactured in our specialised facility in Christchurch and with our next day delivery service can be fitted in Auckland the day following your call.
What is a Hayman Reese towbar? Typically rated to the vehicle’s maximum towing capacity, Hayman Reese heavy duty towbars are a must have for towing caravans, boats, horse floats or even the professional tradesman. The Hayman Reese range of heavy duty towbars also a feature a removable Trailer Ball Mount.
What is a Class 2 tow bar?
Tow Bar Types – Class 2 Or Light Duty Towbars
Hayman Reese Class 2 or standard towbars are basic light weight towing units. For example: small 6 x 4 trailers or mountain bike units. They are often rated for up to 1200kg.
What is a Class 4 tow bar? Heavy duty towbars, or Class 4 towbars, are designed for towing applications up to 3.5 tonnes. Like Class 2 towbars, they come with plug and play wiring and have been designed to fit a range of vehicles with higher tow ratings; such as 4WD’s and SUV’s.
What is class 3 towbar?
Class 3 tow bars have a tow capacity of up to 1,600kg and are designed for medium weight loads. People generally use Class 3 tow bars to move small boats, larger trailers and compact cars.
How do I choose a tow bar? With your vehicle and trailer on a flat, level surface, take some measurements with your measuring tape; measure from the top of your receiver tube to the ground to get your hitch height. Measure from the bottom of your coupler to the ground to get your coupler height. Write both numbers down.
What size tow bar do I need? Trailer Ball Size Chart
| Ball Diameter | Shank Length | Weight Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7/8″ | 1-5/8″ to 3″ | 2,000 to 3,500 lbs. GTW |
| 2″ | 1-3/4″ to 3″ | 3,500 to 12,000 lbs. GTW |
| 2-5/16″ | 2-1/8″ to 3-1/2″ | 6,000 to 30,000 lbs. GTW |
| 3″ | 3-1/4″ | 30,000 lbs. GTW |
What is the difference between tow bar and hitch? A tow bar hitch is also sometimes referred to as the trailer hitch, and the term is also commonly used to refer to the whole setup behind the vehicle – that is, including the frame bar, tow bar, securing pin, tow ball mount, tow ball, wiring and all that comes with it.
What is a flange towbar?
What is a Flange Towbar? This towbar is bolted with 2 or 4 bolts to a flange plate. The flange plate is then fitted to the underside of the vehicle. This is considered to be an ugly design because of the visible bolts and components on display.
What is a Class 5 hitch?
Class V hitches are weight carrying (WC) and weight distributing (WD) hitches depending on the vehicle and hitch specifications. Class V hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 12,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1200 lbs.
How do I know if my hitch is Class 1 or 2? Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue weight rating of 350 pounds and a towing rating of 3,500 pounds.
What does tongue weight mean? The tongue weight is the static force the trailer tongue exerts on the hitch ball. Proper trailer tongue weight can make the difference between a safe trailer towing experience and a dangerous journey.
Is a detachable tow bar safe?
A detachable towbar is just as safe and sturdy as a fixed towbar, with the added benefit of being able to remove the neck. Some detachable towbars allow you to tow and carry bikes at the same time and when you are not towing, it becomes almost invisible once removed.
How much weight can a tow bar carry? Noseweight limit is the maximum weight that can be applied to the towball, typically 60-90 kg – this is the relevant figure in the OP’s case – the weight of the towbar doesn’t reduce that figure but the weight of any carrier attached to the towball/towbar has to be taken into account as well as the load on the carrier.
Are all tow bars the same?
There are two different styles of towbars, fixed and detachable, both of which are available in swan neck and flange styles. Choosing a towbar can be confusing due to the wide variety of options. towbars are vehicle specific so the options of towbar types can be limited depending on the car make and model.
What is the standard tow ball size in NZ? In New Zealand there are two sizes of tow balls – the New Zealand standard 1”7/8ths ball (47.55mm) and the 50 mm ball which is commonly found on European or American manufactured vehicles. Extra care is needed when using a smaller tow ball in a larger coupling as they can come apart.
How much weight can a 2 inch ball pull?
Tow Ball Ratings:
| Size of Tow Ball Diameter | Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Max |
|---|---|
| 2” | Always rated at 8,000 lbs |
| 2-5/16″ | 12,500 lbs |
| 18,500 lbs | |
| 21,000 lbs |
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How long does it take to fit a towbar? How long does it take to get a tow bar fitted? This depends on vehicle type. Typically 2-3 hours.
How do you install a tow hitch?
How do you install a towbar frame?
How do you attach a towbar to a truck?
What is the difference between a hitch and a tow bar? There are two types of towbar available. For light duty towing generally up to 1250 Kg ‘standard’ towbars with a bolt on tongue are used. For heavy duty towing a hitch receiver is used which has a square hole designed for a removable ball mount or the Hayman Reese Weight Distributing Hitch.
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