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  • #16
    Re: Towbar installation instructions

    Im still tied up about which way I should go, a genuine toyota towbar or a Hayman reece. It seems I can get the toyota bar for about 370, and a HR for about 410. From what I understand both can be fitted with ease (which I plan to do).. Is there a better option here? I dont tow caravans (yet) but the old man is looking for a coromal I believe.. Can anyone help make this decision ?
    [b]Silver 2008 D4D Auto GXL[/b]
    [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=6032]My build up[/url]

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    • #17
      Re: Towbar installation instructions

      Originally posted by switched
      .. Can anyone help make this decision ?
      Flip a coin :idea:
      Black 2003, TD, GXL Prado

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      • #18
        Re: Towbar installation instructions

        Originally posted by switched
        Im still tied up about which way I should go, a genuine toyota towbar or a Hayman reece. It seems I can get the toyota bar for about 370, and a HR for about 410. From what I understand both can be fitted with ease (which I plan to do).. Is there a better option here? I dont tow caravans (yet) but the old man is looking for a coromal I believe.. Can anyone help make this decision ?
        Get the Hayman Reese
        [url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]

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        • #19
          Re: Towbar installation instructions

          Originally posted by switched
          Im still tied up about which way I should go, a genuine toyota towbar or a Hayman reece. It seems I can get the toyota bar for about 370, and a HR for about 410. From what I understand both can be fitted with ease (which I plan to do).. Is there a better option here? I dont tow caravans (yet) but the old man is looking for a coromal I believe.. Can anyone help make this decision ?
          you should be able to get genuine a bit cheaper than that. it would be a bit quicker to fit out of the 2 as it doens't have the 2 fiddly bolts on the back of the towbar. I still opted for the HR. I looked at both and the HR looked stronger and is slightly higher when fitted. plus they had a lifetime warranty whereas toyota only said 1 year.
          [size=2][color=#00BF40][b]2003 120 GXL V6 auto[/b]. GME TX3440 and AE4703, Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 rib LT265/70R17 plus roadies, Ausguard cargo barrier, BD bash plate, OME lift with Sport shocks. And hopefully more to come, slowly slowly...[/color][/size]

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          • #20
            Re: Towbar installation instructions

            In an earlier post Chris said

            the connection for the chains is very visible in the photo but further underneath in the line drawing as on mine ... a pain to fit chains when I connect the Jayco.
            I have the HR fitted and also tow a Jayco.
            It is a real challenge to get the chains on because the holes for shackles is too far underneath.

            Has anyone come up with a safe easy system to attach chains to the HR towbar?

            Pedro
            Pedro

            2007 D4D Auto

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            • #21
              Re: Towbar and safety chains

              G'day Pedro
              I was at the Sydney caravan show yesterdayand talked to a guy on the Hayman Reese stand about a number of things.
              I asked as to why the shackle point was so far back.
              Answer
              When they moved the mount point forward the bar failed.
              Towing our small Jayco I got into the habit of leaving the shackle on the bar and joined the van chain on at the pin end of the shackle.
              I am unsure if this is regarded as best practice? :roll:
              With the new van we get in 3 weeks time :lol: :lol: :lol: I must have rated shackles.
              The pin will go through the mount point on the bar but the body of the shackle won't.
              Hayman Reese guy said that their stamped D shackle was tested but not rated.
              They also had on display an extra plate the fitted on to the hitch at towball height that leagally allows you to join chain. He explained it was to cope with differences in regulation across Australia. It seems that in WA (i.e Coromal ) you are limited as to the length of chain allowed on the van.
              Chains are the easier difference to cope with when buying a van interstate.
              Do you have any experience with brakeaway brake battery monitors?
              Cheers
              Chris
              White GXL Auto D4D 1/08 Option Pack 1
              Tow bar, Brake controller, dual battery, ORS fridge slide and home made shelves not finished too busy traveling. Coil Rite Air suspension helpers. Rhino bars, Icom 440 UHF CB

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              • #22
                Re: Towbar installation instructions

                Thanks Chris,
                Did you get the "extra plate" you saw at the show?

                Will that fix the problem, and what did they cost?

                No experience with brakeway brake battery monitor.

                Pedro
                Pedro

                2007 D4D Auto

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                • #23
                  Re: Towbar installation instructions

                  Sorry to hijack an old thread, but I have a Prado Grande 11/2008 and I was looking to have a towbar mounted, interested in a Hayman Reese unit. The instructions above are interesting but does anyone know of a retailer on the north of Brisbane that fits HR towbars that does a decent job?

                  OldGreyGuy
                  2008-12 D4D 5-Spd Auto Grande, Silver Ash, Full Window Tint, H-R Towbar, Cargo Barrier, Rhino-Racks, Rola Vortex Tray, GME TX3340, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, IPF900XS Spotlights, BFG 275/65R17

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                  • #24
                    Re: Towbar installation instructions

                    OGG
                    Caboolture Caravan Repairs can help.

                    Bob

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                    • #25
                      Re: Towbar installation instructions

                      Quickly

                      Do you still have the install intructions for a factory tow bar scanned and available? If so can you email them to me please?

                      I've sent you a PM

                      Cheers

                      Snappa
                      '06 RV 1KZ-TE, BFG AT's LT 265/70/17 (2nd set), Hilux washer jets, Bosch Aero Wipers, Nokia Bluetooth car kit, Safari Snorkel, 12v ARB Portable Compressor, Hi-lift jack & winch kit, Unifilter Reusable Airfilter, DP Chip, ProVent 200

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                      • #26
                        Re: Towbar installation instructions

                        Originally posted by Snappa
                        Quickly
                        Do you still have the install intructions for a factory tow bar scanned and available? If so can you email them to me please?
                        I've sent you a PM
                        Cheers
                        Snappa
                        Snappa, I have a copy, give me a PM if you get stuck
                        [b]Silver 2008 D4D Auto GXL[/b]
                        [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=6032]My build up[/url]

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                        • #27
                          Re: Towbar installation instructions

                          Guys,
                          I have the Toyota bar and it is fine. What I want to know (if anyone has done it) is can the toyota towbar accommodate an AT35 Hitch setup? If so, can I get just another tongue and interchange tongues with the ball and the AT35? Any idea on cost of another tongue and an AT35 setup?
                          Cheers.

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by switched View Post
                            Snappa, I have a copy, give me a PM if you get stuck
                            Hi Snappa, If you have a copy can I please have a copy
                            07/08 Build 120 Prado Stock Standard.
                            Sovereign Alloy Bullbar

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