Tow Bar, anyone in OZ found one?

[petrified.rabbit]

i think this one might fit with little modification..

VT VX VZ Holden Sedan Towbar **Genuine** | eBay


$263 is cheaper than what i found..

[gclark8]

Success, towbar ordered from eTowbar.

Using Bingo Int freight forwarding, $284 for 38lbs air freight to Aus!

23 Dec, arrived today!

[gclark8]

Bar today, wiring tomorrow...

[petrified.rabbit]

thats fast shipping.

[gclark8]

I took the car to Holdens today, they checked the installation (inc torque), all good!!

They suggested using the wiring "T" kit supplied with the bar. I will fit that tomorrow.

[gclark8]

See also: http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-V...cleid=20119244

[jaredm]

I got told for my MY06 model that it is not rated to tow, therefore can not purchase a tow bar for it

[gclark8]

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.

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.

[gclark8]

Some photos of the trailer I restored and later sold.
Note: the car wiring only supports LED trailer lights!

[xintersecty]

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.