How much does it cost to fit a tow bar in Christchurch?
Grab a towbar and standard wiring including installation for $299 from Towbar Express. $629 $299.
How much does it cost to fit a towbar NZ?
Our starter towbar fitting prices start from $470 including GST. This includes trailer plug and wiring. You can trust the experts at Elite Automotive Repairs to get your tow bar fitted perfectly. Give us a call on 07 541 0055 to discuss your needs today.
Is it safe to tow with a tow bar?
Generally, you can tow a vehicle or trailer with a tow bar as long as it’s in a roadworthy condition and its weight is within the maximum towing capacity your vehicle and tow setup can give you. As long as the vehicle or trailer can be towed flat (aka flat towed), then you can generally tow it with a tow bar.
Do tow bars damage cars?
A tow bar will protect you in very low speed collisions, but will cause considerably more damage to the car (and the occupants) in a higher speed collision because the force is transferred straight onto the chassis, bypassing the crumple zones.
Does fitting a towbar affect warranty?
The answer is simply no. You have the option to fit a different brand of towbar so long as it is Type Approved, this will not invalidate your vehicle’s warranty.
What is a Lockon towbar?
About LOCKON Towbars LOCKON Towbars are manufactured by Towbar Express Ltd. LOCKON is New Zealands largest range of aftermarket towbars. All towbars are manufactured in our specialised facility in Christchurch and with our next day delivery service can be fitted in Auckland the day following your call.
Can you fit a tow bar yourself?
Not only is fitting it by yourself a huge safety concern, but you could also be invalidating the towbar or car manufacturer’s warranty by doing the work yourself. Unless you are a mechanic or towbar fitter, we would always advise that your towbar is installed by a professional so you can be sure it is safe and secure.
How much weight can a tow bar take?
Noseweight limit is the maximum weight that can be applied to the towball, typically 60-90 kg – this is the relevant figure in the OP’s case – the weight of the towbar doesn’t reduce that figure but the weight of any carrier attached to the towball/towbar has to be taken into account as well as the load on the carrier.
Does a tow bar interfere with parking sensors?
All vehicles are different and not all parking sensors are affected by a towbar, but a large number of vehicles do have this problem. In some vehicles, the vehicle is able to automatically deactivate the sensors when a trailer is attached to the vehicle.
Can I fit my own tow bar?
How do I get a quote for a towbar in NZ?
Call 03 377 8837 for a quote. Towbars Towsafe manufacture towbars to suit most makes and models of vehicles including NZ new, imported and classic vehicles. All Towsafe towbars meet NZ compliance rule NZS5467 and are engineered using computer aided design, for each specific model of vehicle.
Where are towsafe towbars made?
The Towsafe team have been involved in the towbar and towing industry throughout New Zealand and Australia for over 25 years. All Towsafe towbars are New Zealand made in our Christchurch based warehouse.
Are towsafe towbars nzs5467 compliant?
All Towsafe towbars meet NZ compliance rule NZS5467 and are engineered using computer aided design, for each specific model of vehicle. Every part and stress point within the Tow Bar structure is carefully analyzed and engineered to safely withstand rate capacities under normal trailer towing conditions, ensuring top towing performance.
Who are towsafe?
The Towsafe team have been involved in the towbar and towing industry throughout New Zealand and Australia for over 25 years. All Towsafe towbars are New Zealand made in our Christchurch based warehouse. We are always working with the latest developments within the automotive industry and we pride ourselves on customer service and satisfaction.