VT Tow bar install????

[willkill41]

Hi,

Got a tow bar for my VT off ebay a while ago and never got around to install it.
Is it something I could do by myself or should I go somewhere to get it done??

Anyone know anywhere good to get it done in dandenong??

[kingwalker]

Hi,

Got a tow bar for my VT off ebay a while ago and never got around to install it.
Is it something I could do by myself or should I go somewhere to get it done??

Anyone know anywhere good to get it done in dandenong??

remove your rear bumper, unbolt the steel bumper,install towbar and mount the steel bumper.replace plastic bar cover,get plug in harness from holden about$60.00, plug it in,you can do it under 1 hour by yourself

[willkill41]

I gave it a go a while ago but the plastic bar looks like it's riveted on, how do I get it off and back on?

[accentstencil]

I gave it a go a while ago but the plastic bar looks like it's riveted on, how do I get it off and back on?

There should only be screws holding it on and the sides clip in.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

The towbar replaces the reo bar, so you don't have to refit that.

[willkill41]

Thanks,

I'll give it a go again this weekend, This is what I got off ebay (not the dog) Will I need any bolts or anything else??

[kingwalker]

Thanks,

I'll give it a go again this weekend, This is what I got off ebay (not the dog) Will I need any bolts or anything else??

you have every thing you need except a ball,even the plug in harness,on mine i put the steel bumper back on ,its up to you,to mount it takes six bolts if im correct,i done it 5 years ago, the two bolts are there already

[s_t_r_e_t_c_h]

i have the same tow bar as pictured with the dog. i'm about to fit itto my vt calais.. was just wondering is there a limit as to what we can tow with it? will it tow a car trailer with a car on it?

[VT97CALAIS]

Whitsunday Taxi it depends what weight the Car trailer and car are total.
Is it heavy duty kit?

willkill41 awesome pic there with your dog in the background

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

When the dog starts to rip apart you know you have reached the limit.

[ernie983]

So in summary, all that is required to install a towbar to a VT, is to unscrew the screws and clips, then bolt on towbar, then simply refit the plastic bumper.....

What is the REO bar? I have read somewhere that I need to cut into the bumper.............Is that true....

Thankxxxx

[Holdens Rule]

Yours is a bit different to the one I removed from my car but the principle should be the same.
In my case I started by undoing the screws in the wheel arch where the mud flap sits then in the boot underneath the lights on both sides (underneath the carpet) there were some bolts to remove, from memory taking all that off will remove the rear bar. Then it's just a case off looking at how to mount the tow bar to the back of the car. Mine was mounted between the body and the brackets for the rear bar, it will all become clearer when you get the rear bar off. There should be a rubber grommet at the back somewhere that will allow you to get the wiring into the boot, mine had the flat loom that sat in the boot and you pulled out when you needed it. My rear bar also has a slight cut out on the bottom for the tow bar and in your pic it looks like you have a trim that the tow bar comes through so I would say you need to cut a hole in your rear bar. Then just put the bar back on in the opposite way you took it off. As for wiring it up I can't help you there maybe someone else can. It took me less than half an hour to remove from my car so it's not a hard job to put back on.
Hope this helped.

[Neit]

Does the rear bumper have to come off to fit towbar it seems such a huge job just after I've painted the whole back end????

[Bazal]

Don't know if anyone can help. I'm fitting a genuine Holden towbar I was given to my VT. However I seem to be missing one important part. (I'm sure that it's the part that (anyone removing a towbar like this) would almost certainly leave bolted to the car, not realizing that it is actually part of the towbar assembly.

I've checked with Holden and they say that they are no longer in supply. The wreakers sell them as a complete assembly and won't separate this piece, which is understandable.

I'm sure that there are probably a fair few commodores that have had their towbars removed, but still have this part bolted to the underside of their car. Anyone have one to save me having to make one? I've attached modified the previous photo to show the piece I am missing.

[Bazal]

Well that didn't work did it? I attached a photo to the last post but have no idea why it didn't appear. The piece I am referring to is the molded steel bracket that bolts on underneath and just behind the fuel tank (sedan). It has 4 holes in it, two for the studs that protrude from the bottom of the spare wheel well and two that have nuts welded on the back, for the bottom of the towbar assembly to bolt into.

[Dayvo]

I had the same prob when fitting a towbar on my sons car .Had a look at the local wreckers and i found at least 4 commodores that had the towbar removed but that bracket was still on the car. The guy at the wreckers said i could have it if i put a couple of bucks in the guide dogs collection tin . Have a look at one of those wreckers where you remove the parts yourself , i bet you will find a couple of VT /VYs ( they are all the same ) with them still attached.

[Haltech 6]

You asked about the capacity of the tow bar looking at the one you have I would say it is only a 1200km one maybe 1600kg I got a 2100kg one for my VT and it has a brace that runs under the fuel tank aswell.. They should have a sticker on them stating their capacity.

Chris

[Bazal]

Yea thanks guys. Mine is the light 1200kg one, not planning on towing a horsefloat with the old girl! I'll check out some more Wreckers. As you say, I reckon there has to be plenty of them attached to the bottom of commodores not being used around the place. Just gotta find one.