Hi guys,
Looking to get a towbar for a 2021 Hyundai Tucson Active (TL something series, not the newer NX4 that was released the same year). I've contacted ARB, Hayman Reese & Hyundai, all seem to be about $1700 supplied ($500 lab from Hyundai :o), which seem much higher priced than I expected. Hyundai also stated their towbars have a rating of 750kg 'unbrake' & if I need to tow more I would need something extra (that they don't have) which allows for electronic braking. Does this make sense?
I contacted a local Towbar manufacturer (Carasel), haven't heard of them before & they priced me for their own brand $1000 supplied and fitted which is significantly less than Hayman Reese, which from them was also $1700, but their brand towbar (one of them at least) states 1500kg towing, whereas the car can tow 1600kg. Though 100kg doesn't seem like much, I'm thinking it's still a good amount of weight that would come in handy, no? I don't think ARB make a towbar for this model car from what I've seen (as they quoted Hayman Reese too).
Another brand I've recently come across is TAG, but haven't heard much about this brand.
Has anyone had a towbar installed in Sydney-region, or can recommend any other places that offer towbar supplied/fitted?
If you tow over 750kg the trailer needs to have brakes. There are a few options as to brakes.
Most caravans will have electric brakes. Many boat trailers will have non electric override brakes.
as for the rest, you’ve gotta pay the price for a HR bar. They’re the most popular and reputable brand. There are cheaper options and as long as they are rated properly should be OK, but depends if you’re willing to save a buck for something that’s not as well known.