Towbar

[murcod]

Just wondering if anyone has the genuine Aussie Suzuki towbar fitted? http://www.suzuki.com.au/vehicles/model ... -bar-kit-1

Is that an actual picture of the Kizashi towbar- does the rear bar really need to be cut to fit it?

[Grandpa1951]

I have a Hayman Reese bar fitted by my son-in-law who fits all car brands "original" bars. He modified the cut out dimensions that is suppose to be done to the underside of the bumper as the specified size was huge. That was to enable the removal of the "hitch's" pin. I leave mine in and remove the 2 x 3/4" (?) bolts so as to stop barking my shins when not using the bar and to save carrying around about 5 kilos of unwanted weight. The bar comes with the required wiring loom that connects to existing boot wiring. The bar is supplied with step by step instructions. Still took my son-in-law about 2 and 1/2 hrs. Mine was the second he has fitted to the Kizashi. Not a cheap bar....can't remember how much.

[murcod]

Yes, I found Hayman Reese's bar after posting. Is your's the type with the pin to remove the tounge section- a good idea but it must be very hard to fit/ remove. http://www.haymanreese.com.au/parts/02661rw $603 RRP



http://www.shop1auto.com.au/New%20towba ... zashi.html

Out of interest, the Kizashi has a decent towing rating with 75kg ball weight and 1700kg braked.

This looks interesting, but I'm guessing wouldn't suit local laws (doesn't appear to be compatible with safety chains?) http://westfalia-automotive.co.uk/suzuk ... _1576.html

[Grandpa1951]

Yes, mine has the removable pin to remove the hitch, too awkward to remove on a continual basis. Left mine connected but removed tongue. I have the trailer plug connected via the "licorice strap" lead and leave it coiled up in the boot, extracting it only when needed. The fixed round plug would look ugly hanging from a bracket under the bumper. I forgot to say on previous post that fitting the towbar requires the permanent removal of the steel ( 2 sections of square tube welded and bent ) bar behind the plastic bar and those bolt holes used now to fit the towbar. The bar is rated at 1700 kg ( trailer must be fitted with brakes for that load ) and the safety chain connection points are attached to the bar, not the removable hitch.

[murcod]

Thanks for the extra info.

[rphyams]

Just wondering if anyone has the genuine Aussie Suzuki towbar fitted? http://www.suzuki.com.au/vehicles/model ... -bar-kit-1

Is that an actual picture of the Kizashi towbar- does the rear bar really need to be cut to fit it?

I have a genuine towbar fitted to my 2012 AWD Kaz at purchase and wish that I had been given a choice of type of attachment by the dealer before fitting. I am totally unhappy with the effort needed to fit/remove the tongue when towing is needed. The securing pin covered by the rear "bumper" is not accessible so unbolting the tongue is the only alternative, particularly if you want to avoid the crunch of tongue/road surface colliding when crossing a gutter.

Ron Hyams

[Grandpa1951]

Sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with the towbar Ron, however the Suzuki, and Hayman one is the only one available in Australia to my knowledge. I just unbolt the gooseneck at the 2 x 5/8" bolts and leave the rest permanently attached Means a bit of extra work when I want to use it, but that only happens occasionally. You must have a steep driveway if it snags. Apparently Hayman are putting out a differntly designed unit.....probably too many complaints. Justifable too.

[rphyams]

As I explained, my routine is to unbolt the "tongue/gooseneck" also ,and leave the rest permanently attached also. The weight of the above is more than enough to provide problems attaching, if a ramp is not available. My driveway is not the problem but various crossings over gutters I enter , are. {and I do angle over crossings where possible}