tow bar

[splatspeed]

hi guys

where can i get a tow bar for a monaro

dont worry no caravans involved

[Well_Fans]

easy way to get a monaro tow bar - buy a Vectra with one attached and use it for towing.

[DevilYellowCV8]

You'll probably have to go through a Holden dealership down under to get the correct/best one.

I have seen some dealership sites with them on, but I haven't book marked any - Sorry

[jimb0]

I was thinking about towbars a while back. Not sure if this applies to Monaros due to the limited numbers. But it's probably worth thinking about. From www.towsure.com/bespoke.asp?pg=tow_faq.htm :

"Does the EC directive apply to all types of towbar ?"
A YES, if the vehicle was registered on or after August 1st 1998 the towbar must be type approved unless the towbar is to be fitted to the following :
Van or any other similiar goods vehicles
Chassis cabs and tippers
Pick-up trucks (inc double cabs which have 4 doors, 4/5 seats)
Motorhomes or motor caravan conversions
Any vehicle classed as a motorcycle
Vehicles not for use on public roads
In some cases personally imported vehicles can be exempt from EC94/20 depending on where in the world they were imported from. For more information regarding these types of vehicle's in the UK, check with DVLA, Swansea.

Edited by jimb0 on Tuesday 4th July 22:21

[jimb0]

D'oh! Think I've just answered my own question by looking at the top of the link I posted.

94/20/EC applies to all new light passenger vehicles (NOT commercial vehicles) which have an European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) Certificate of Conformity and are first registered in the UK on or after the 1st August 1998.


Am I right in thinking that the Monaro was not subject to EWVTA? If so, it looks like you can use any towbar you can get to fit.

[test123]

Hi,

Have 1 x new Monaro tow-bar in stock.
Call for full details

Regards
DOUG @ LSV
01933 670980

[caspy]

Is it not illegal to have a towbar fitted to a vehicle without internally height adjustable headlights, if built after a certain year ?

[test123]

Have Ute tow bar as well...await your call.
DOUG

[monkfish1]

I believe caspy is correct. As i understand it, this is the reason that a tow bar is not offered as an option. Not sure what year this rule came in, but certainly prior to 2004.

[Raggyman]

You have got to be jokin? Really? Man, what cars do have this feature?? Crazy man, I tell ya, crazy...