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Towbar Pricing Guide
How much does a towbar cost?
The price of your towbar can vary depending on the make, model and age of your vehicle, which wiring and towbars options are selected, how difficult the bar is to fit as well as what tow rating the vehicle offers.
There's no such thing as a 'standard' towbar. Every towbar is made specifically to fit the chassis of the vehicle with each install needing to consider several factors to ensure the installed towbar is suitably well engineered, safe and fit for purpose. As a guide, towbar prices (including wiring) generally range from around $500 to $2000+
So, why the big price range? Lets explore these factors in more detail below
Towbar size
A
towbar is made specifically to fit the chassis of each vehicle, therefore
larger vehicles will have larger towbars requiring more material and engineering
Towbar strength
Heavier-duty
towbars may naturally cost more, due to the materials involved in producing a
bigger, stronger piece of equipment.
Towbar brand
Some
brands are pricier than others due to the extra quality, different types of
paint finish, or the additional features, offered by that brand’s products.
Installation complexity
Some vehicles are very simple to fit towbars to, other vehicles require the bumper to be removed, a cut in the bumper, some even require rear seats to come out first and others may require two installers to complete the installation.
Wiring options
Wiring
is required if you intend to tow or use a bike rack with a light board.
If only using with a bike rack with no lights and not towing then you can
choose the no wiring option to reduce the cost. Wiring can be fitted at a
later date if required.
Vehicle age
Older vehicles may cost less to have a towbar fitted mainly due to only basic wiring needing to be fitted. Generally newer models and/or european vehicles require an ECU module to protect the vehicles sensitive electronic systems.
Existing towbar
If
you have an existing towbar which must be removed first, this will normally
increase the price of installation due to the additional work involved.
Towball types
We fit the New Zealand standard 1 7/8 inch; Depending on your requirements you may need a 50mm/50mm ISO/high rise towball etc.
Removable or fixed tongue
Towbars with a removable tongue or square hitch have extra parts and take longer to manufacturer so will typically cost more when compared with a fixed option.
Learn more about what goes into a towbar, and common towbar types, in our Towbar Buyers Guide.
How much does it cost to have a towbar installed in New Zealand?
The cost of towbar installation is included in the towbar price, so what you see on our website is what you get when it comes time to pay. There aren’t any hidden fees, and there’s no additional charge for our mobile fitting service. No matter where you are within our service area, the charge is the same.
Typically, the only cost that you won’t see wrapped up in the price of the towbar itself is a charge for the removal of an existing towbar, which is $180 (incl. GST) or if a different sized towball is required. We fit the standard New Zealand sized 1 7/8 inch. Otherwise, when you book your fitting with Towbar Guy, whether you have chosen optional extras or not, the price you see is the price we’ll charge.
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