{"id":327,"date":"2021-08-25T21:18:18","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T21:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmtech.com.au\/getting-hitched-everything-you-need-to-know-about-towbar-installation\/"},"modified":"2022-10-28T14:14:01","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T03:14:01","slug":"getting-hitched-everything-you-need-to-know-about-towbar-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bmtech.com.au\/getting-hitched-everything-you-need-to-know-about-towbar-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting hitched? Everything you need to know about towbar installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Nothing transforms a car quite like a towbar. One day a humble hatch, the next day a utility vehicle. Toorak tractor to caravan hauler. Glorified SUV to the real thing, carrying bikes for the whole family, headed for the You Yangs. They may not be the most attractive accessory on the market, but there\u2019s none that\u2019s more practical. Whether you need to move house, get a trailer-load to the local transfer station, or join the grey brigade and head to the outback with a small house behind you, you\u2019ll need the services of a towbar. Now you know you need one, it\u2019s time we turned to towbar installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Simply put, a towbar is a device that\u2019s attached to your vehicle\u2019s chassis (the structural frame) and, with the help of a coupling device (like a tow ball), connects to a trailer or caravan so you can tow it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When people think about having a towbar installed, they think only of what they plan on towing. This is putting the cart before the horse. The first thing you need to do is make sure your car is up to the task. If you only plan on pulling a six by four (6\u2019 x 4\u2019) trailer around once in a blue moon, then a small hatch or sedan is strong enough for that. If, however, it\u2019s time to haul a caravan around our dusty interior, it may be time to upgrade your small car before even thinking about what type of towbar you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To figure out how much your car can tow, dust off the owner\u2019s manual. In there somewhere is your car\u2019s GVM, or Gross Vehicle Mass. The combined weight of your car, its cargo and whatever it\u2019s towing must not exceed the GVM, otherwise you\u2019ll be operating the car illegally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three towbar classifications in Australia: Class 2, 3 and 4. The amount of weight you\u2019ll be towing determines which class of towbar is appropriate for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Class 2 or Light Duty<\/strong> \u2013 small towing loads, such as 6\u2019 x 4\u2019 trailers and bike racks. Typically don\u2019t have a removable tow-ball hitch or tongue. Rated up to 1200kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Class 3 or Medium Duty<\/strong> \u2013 can tow up to 1600kg, appropriate for boats and jet skis, enclosed trailers. Has an easily removable tow-ball tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Class 4 or Heavy Duty<\/strong> \u2013 can usually tow up to the maximum capacity of the vehicle to which they\u2019ve been fitted. Whatever needs pulling, these towbars can do it. Caravans, car trailers, superyachts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you\u2019ve figured out what type of towbar you need, it\u2019s time to install it. There are two options: do it yourself or hire a professional. If you have plenty of time, enjoy lying down on concrete, and you\u2019re handy with tools, you might want to consider DIY installation. However, it\u2019s worth noting that some towbar fittings require the rear bumper to be removed entirely and in some cases, modified, before installation. A wiring harness and programming might also be needed, in which case you\u2019re much better off seeking the services of a professional. Not only will they get the job done properly, it\u2019ll also come with a warranty on parts and labour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A towbar is a fantastic accessory for your car, turning it from a city slicker to a weekend warrior. However, it\u2019s vitally important that you select the right type for your car and towing needs, and make sure it\u2019s installed correctly. The last thing you want to see in your rear view mirror is cars swerving wildly as they avoid a caravan suddenly separated from its towbar, sparking it up as it grates along the bitumen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At BM Tech, we offer complete and comprehensive towbar supply and installation services. We will advise you on the Class of towbar appropriate to you and make sure it\u2019s fitted in the correct manner. Whatever you need to pull, you can do so with complete confidence that it will still be on the back of your car when you reach your destination.<\/p>\n Contact us to book in a towbar installation today<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nothing transforms a car quite like a towbar. One day a humble hatch, the next day a utility vehicle. Toorak tractor to caravan hauler. Glorified SUV to the real thing, carrying bikes for the whole family, headed for the You Yangs. They may not be the most attractive accessory on the market, but there\u2019s none […]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":328,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["entry","author-relacion-manager","post-327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-general"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow do I install a towbar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Towbar installation with BM Tech<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n