Hi all, I'm researching different brands and styles of tow bar for my VE SV6. I would like one that can be removed when not being used. It doesn't have to be a massive heavy duty type - just one suitable for towing a standard box trailer or jet ski. Any recommendations? Cheers, Mick
I use the one from Allin Tow Bars, it's heavy duty but removable - VE COMMODORE WAGON | Allin Towbars Edit - Wagon version is identical to sedan version
I have a genuine 2100kg Holden setup. The ball and tongue simply come out leaving a square opening. You can buy fancy caps to cover that if you want, but I don't bother. In your case, I'd just buy a Holden 1600kg towbar which has the same square opening and comes with teh simple tongue as shown on the Allin towbar. I'm a bit of a stickler for towbars, and typically buy genuine - all to do with testing. Holden would have spent around $1m testing towbars on the VE, so I am more than happy to go with their recommendation!
I decided to go with Allin as it doesn't stick out as far as the Holden version and does have the chrome cap, allthough you can buy them. Apart from that they are near the same.
The Allin ones seem to be about $525 + harness. If there's very little difference in price, I'll go the 2100 over the 1600.
The only difference between the 1600 and 2100 from Holden is the 2100kg comes with the load levelling bars and big coupling. The actual tow bar is the same. Call a couple fo Holden delaers to get a price - mine was dealer fitted to my car when I ordered it from Barloworld. Not hard to install yourself, but make sure you get the Holden wiring harness that goes with it as well. You should be able to do a deal on the pair.
A quick search shows the Hayman Reece 2100kg towbar fitted with wiring for $750 in Sydney - a good price. WOuld not include the load levelling bits though - they are extra. Holden Commodore Tow Bars Sydney The following link gives you an idea of prices for a genuine Holden one - very competitive on price... Now you have a starting point to go talk to your local dealer in Brissy armed with the market price.
A quick search shows the Hayman Reece 2100kg towbar fitted with wiring for $750 in Sydney - a good price. WOuld not include the load levelling bits though - they are extra. Holden Commodore Tow Bars Sydney The following link gives you an idea of prices for a genuine Holden one - very competitive on price... Link does not work for some reason so go to www jhp .com .au Now you have a starting point to go talk to your local dealer in Brissy armed with the market price.
i reckon the hall towbar setup is the best looking setup with the black end cap so it fits in with the black plastic on the rear bar
I paid to have mine installed. The trick is the wiring harness - the only source is Holden, and they charge like wounded bulls.
I was going to fit a towbar myself. While I was collecting prices, I called a towbar specialist in my area and I got a price fitted for a Hayman Reese bar that was cheaper than the best price I could find for a genuine towbar to fit myself. No brainer. Fitting yourself can be done if you are a bit handy with a spanner but it is a fair bit of work.
