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If your looking for a quality towbar call Wynnum Towbars, Leo the owner has been doing this for 30 years and I haven't ever heard a bad report.
Richo.
Richo.
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[B]Former [/B]Party Leader, [B]Now[/B] SDO SEQLD GTG 2015 PFA (Pradopoint Fairy Advisor)
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Highly recommend trail boss tow bar. Does not sit to low and has a 3 ton towing rating. Excellent !Lightforce HIDs 240s x 2, 170HIDs x 4, Maxtrax x 4, roof mount lock pins, redarc BCDC 1240, Optima Yellow top, Baintec Volt/AMP meter, internal LED lighting, Drop down table, ARB47lt fridge, Drop slide, Black widow draws, WAECO 240v Converter, Wetseat seat covers, GME UHF aerial, iphone cradel n GME aerial, HEMA GPS, Tunit Chip, Couplertec Rust protection, OME suspention, Lukey performance exhaust, Rhino Black pioneer tray, BFG ATs allroundComment
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Not much value when you 5 door Prado can only tow 2.5 tonne. They are all 3 tonne for the 3 door.Originally posted by Ryno78 View Post
I used Arrow Towbars in Brisbane as they were the same price to come to my house instead of me having to go in.Comment
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Had the new HR bar fitted and it's a lot more substantial than my old one, must weigh about 4-5 x as much. Only problem is a lack of lugs to fit plugs.[B]Steve[/B]
2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bitsComment
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There's been a lot said on this issue so I'll just add by advising what I had installed on my 2012 GX. Decided against the genuine towbar and went with Hayman Reece bar as I tow a caravan with a HR weight distribution setup. The towbar has the HR part number of 02910RW and got towbar, hitch, wiring harness and brake controller all installed at Southern Towbars at Edwardstown in Adelaide. I would recommend these people for their advice and efficient service. There is another HR towbar for 150 series - part number 02872RW. This bar is about 50mm forward of the above bar I chose - uses same bolt holes. The square tubing hitch receiver is about 25mm behind the line of the rear bumper (mine sticks out further past the line of the rear bumper) so that particular towbar would appear to suit people who do more off-road work and are concerned about the overhang of the towbar. As with most things it is largely up to personal preference.Comment
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Another Thanks to Wynnum towbars. Airbag bracket welded on. Fantastic job, quality and service from Leo. And still only $600. No bumper cut and hidden away. Highly recommend and Thanks.Last edited by John75; 16-11-2012, 10:20 PM.Comment
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I have ordered the same for the new VX John75. I really like the work done on my brothers rig.Originally posted by John75 View Post2012 Pearl White VX, 3.0 Litre D4D Auto, Wynnum 2.5T Tow Bar, OME Lift, TJM Airtech snorkle, TJM diff breathers, Redarc EBRH, Projecta DBC100K, Lightforce XGT, EBC Nudge bar, Custom Recovery Points, TG150, ARB compressor, Pioneer Platform, Kaymar #K7123 /CDQ2195, 697 A/T's, Tin's DC trans cooler, MaxTrax on TraxRax, TJM DBS, Piranha Tray...Comment
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Still reckon the Toyota one in my shed's the best value around! Hardly used, fitted Kaymar bar!Comment
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It's for sale by the way
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Have to second this, great friendly service and a quality job....Originally posted by John75 View Post2012 Prado Altitude TD4D... ARB Colour Coded front Bar, Warn XD-9 Winch, IPF XS900 Driving Lights, GME Tx3400 UHF radio, Recovery points, Wynumm Towbar, Redarc Dual Battery system....Comment
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Another thanks to Wynnum towbars from me. Very neat fit, well tucked up but still offering some bumper protection. It is very securely mounted, though does require holes to be drilled in the chassis rails. Much better than the genuine Toyota product IMHO. Leo is great to deal with & nothing is too hard. I also ordered a custom second tongue for $50 such that my bike rack would clear the spare tyre. When I first inquired on the phone I asked if they had had any reports of the hitch anti rattle bottle getting damaged when bottoming out (as it is right on the bottom) & he said they had received one. Without even asking, my bar arrived with a strong shield welded around the bolt. Quality of the paint finish is the only slight complaint I had (is just dipped with no specific primer) and very easily chips off, though Leo commented that Reece have also had problems with water getting under their powder coat finish through small cracks and then causing rust.
He gave me a discount as I had to touch up the paint & in the end the bar + second tongue cost $500 shipped to Canberra.
Very happy customer.
David.[SIZE=2][U]2012 150 Series D4D Kakadu[/U][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]Wynnum Towbar, Narva Merit/USB/lighter sockets, Pirahna dual battery tray, Redarc BCDC1240, Xantrex LinkPro battery monitor, 600W inverter, ARB onboard air & WaterWatch on AMTS bracket, Phillips 35W HID high beams, UHF, Roadsafe front recovery points, Offroad Systems drawers with integrated water storage with tap concealed in rear tailgate, ARB 47L fridge.[/SIZE]Comment
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David
Leo at Wynnum Towbars has been doing my towbars for 20 years, they are a shining example of a family business run from the same premises thyat care about quality, reputation and their customers, if all Australian small business took this mantra on then we would still have a thriving manufacturing base, compliments to Leo.
See ya on the tracks, Richo.
PS My towbar was his first 150 bar.[B]Former [/B]Party Leader, [B]Now[/B] SDO SEQLD GTG 2015 PFA (Pradopoint Fairy Advisor)
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Powder coat is a bit porous. Hence I zinc plate my stuff first before powder coating to ensure longevity. The zinc plating process also removes all the residue from the material.Comment
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Richo,Originally posted by Richoson View Post
Indeed - Leo runs a good business. I do recall that the pics of your fit on this forum a few months back were what convinced me to call Wynnum & when I mentioned this forum to Leo he immediately mentioned your name! I think he's quite appreciative of the business this forum has brought with his new 150 bar.
Cheers,
David.[SIZE=2][U]2012 150 Series D4D Kakadu[/U][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]Wynnum Towbar, Narva Merit/USB/lighter sockets, Pirahna dual battery tray, Redarc BCDC1240, Xantrex LinkPro battery monitor, 600W inverter, ARB onboard air & WaterWatch on AMTS bracket, Phillips 35W HID high beams, UHF, Roadsafe front recovery points, Offroad Systems drawers with integrated water storage with tap concealed in rear tailgate, ARB 47L fridge.[/SIZE]Comment
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Tow bars
Hi all,
I'm just wondering which brand tow bar suits the latest model Prados best.
I'm looking for something that doesn't hang down too much hindering departure angle. I put a mitsubishi tow bar on my triton and wasn't happy with it and saw that other brands were more compact.
Any thoughts welcome.
Regards
Quigs.Comment
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