Best Option For Towbar

[burleighboy86]

So, I'm after a towbar for my sedan. First thing I thought I'd do was get a price on a genuine towbar, fitted by Holden themselves. I pretty well knew they'd be the bench mark when it came to high pricing. Quoted $850 from one dealer and $790 from another. outrageous I thought, so I'm looking into some cheaper options.

It will only be used for light towing every now and again, so nothing too heavy duty is required, but I just want one that won't require cutting of the bumper or anything stupid like that.

I've checkout Allin Towbars online and their price is around $440. Not bad in comparison to Holden. But they only have the flat tongue ones not the square detachable kind.

Is Supercheap Auto a reasonable thought?

 

[aaronevolution]

What about Hayman Reese?

 

[SV6.07]

if your going to leave the tongue on it.. then it doesnt matter if box hitch or bolt up one. if u want to remove the tongue for neatness then go box hitch. if u have a box hitch. get a lock bolt for it. they can be popular to steal. i leave my tongue on always give me a little more protection for if i get hit in back. but its your personal choice. there not hard to fit.. drop off ur rear bumper. and hook up to ur boot loom. not hard job.
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/ve-holden-commodore-2006/69242-towbar-wiring-harness.html

 

[aaronevolution]

Apparently it's illegal to leave your towbar on when not towing.

 

[m1lky]

The removable type or all of them?

 

[aaronevolution]

Technically they are all removable.

Not sure though, just something I heard a while ago. I've never actually heard of anyone getting done for it.

 

[vicarious]

So, I'm after a towbar for my sedan. First thing I thought I'd do was get a price on a genuine towbar, fitted by Holden themselves. I pretty well knew they'd be the bench mark when it came to high pricing. Quoted $850 from one dealer and $790 from another. outrageous I thought, so I'm looking into some cheaper options.

It will only be used for light towing every now and again, so nothing too heavy duty is required, but I just want one that won't require cutting of the bumper or anything stupid like that.

I've checkout Allin Towbars online and their price is around $440. Not bad in comparison to Holden. But they only have the flat tongue ones not the square detachable kind.

Is Supercheap Auto a reasonable thought?

they do the square ones for ve's, speak to grant there.

 

[blasta1]

you have no option as far as i know you have to cut the rear bar , and dont think ya can get a bolt on tongue style for the ve i think they are all square hitch types , i may be wrong as we mostly install hayman reece . you are required to remove the hitch if it obstructs you number plate so not applicable to the ve .

 

[burleighboy86]

you have no option as far as i know you have to cut the rear bar , and dont think ya can get a bolt on tongue style for the ve i think they are all square hitch types , i may be wrong as we mostly install hayman reece . you are required to remove the hitch if it obstructs you number plate so not applicable to the ve .

Here's a flat tongue one VE Commodore | Allin Towbars .

I know it's required to cut an opening in the diffuser thing. I had a look at my car and it has lines where it needs to be cut, sort of as though it's a guide.

I'd prefer the box hitch, as it's much tidier, and I can remove the insert and chuck it in the boot when not being used.

Whats sort of prices would you guys pay though? And is a towbar from Supercheap Auto an option worth considering, or are they a 'get what you pay for' thing?

 

[Pickled]

Burleighboy86 if you were in Victoria I'd be willing to sort something out with you for my factory tow bar set up.