Looking for a tow bar for my MY11 Sedan, any available? I have phoned the usual suspects, and the book says no. :(
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Looking for a tow bar for my MY11 Sedan, any available? I have phoned the usual suspects, and the book says no. :(
tow bar? so you can tow with your aveo? or so you can tow your aveo?
So the Aveo can tow a small motorcycle trailer with a V7 Racer
they are available on ebay in the us. they are only plates bolted to the rear bumper mar though. not a frame attached tow bar by any means. but there is a thread or two here showing the aveo hauling a quad.
yes I have seen several on the Forum, simple enough but nothing in Aus.
I have asked for a freight quote from : 2011 Chevrolet Aveo Trailer Hitch | etrailer.com this may be the best option.
Link seems to be down, anyone get in?
http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2011_Chevrolet_Aveo.htm
Both have replied, no shipping to Australia!
i would offer to forward it to you at cost, but cost seems outrageous..
why not make one with some plate, square tube?
https://bongous.com/shipping-rates.php Bongo can forward for $263, I have sent a pleading email to etrailer...
i think this one might fit with little modification..
VT VX VZ Holden Sedan Towbar **Genuine** | eBay
$263 is cheaper than what i found..
Success, towbar ordered from eTowbar.
Using Bingo Int freight forwarding, $284 for 38lbs air freight to Aus!
23 Dec, arrived today!
Bar today, wiring tomorrow... Attachment 5136
thats fast shipping.
I took the car to Holdens today, they checked the installation (inc torque), all good!! http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/im...on_biggrin.gif
They suggested using the wiring "T" kit supplied with the bar. I will fit that tomorrow. http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/im.../icon_wink.gif
I got told for my MY06 model that it is not rated to tow, therefore can not purchase a tow bar for it :(
Partially correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaredm
The Barina had been de-rated for towing. It seems we can't have it both ways, a 5 seater car with a boot and a towing vehicle.
I contacted Holdens and it goes like this,
Standard sedan, 5 x 68kg for the seats and 68kg for the boot.
With a tow bar, take the static weight of the towbar, wiring, ball etc, off the boot allowance.
With a trailer, take the ball weight of the trailer off the rear seating allowance.
Most small tow bars are rated to 750kg, with a max towing weight of 380kg for the trailer and load.
This means maybe two adults, some tools in the boot, and a garden trailer with grass clippings is about all one can take to the tip. :(
Attachment 9590Attachment 9591Attachment 9592
Some photos of the trailer I restored and later sold.
Note: the car wiring only supports LED trailer lights!
You sold that trailer? That was an awesome restoration job. I have been tempted to tow my jet ski. My hitch was bolted to the bumper and the bottom tie down on the sheet metal frame.
I will need to look in getting a light kit for my guy.