I'm looking to add a tow bar to the wagon to be able to carry bikes and allow the possibility of towing a trailer in the future.
Any things to look out for?
Is there an installer in lower north shore that you recommend?
How much should I expect to pay?
Thanks.
Edit: Have found this thread
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/42-australia-new-zealand…
And Taurus, an alternative to Hayman Reese. e.g.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAURUS-Aussie-Made-Brand-New-Heav…
Seems that the recommendation is to go for a 50x50mm tongue instead of the 40x40mm for interoperability with other gear.
Heavy duty tow bar from towbarsaustralia - $577.49 without installation, but with free installation support.
http://www.towbarsaustralia.com.au/base/cms/shop/product-det…
1800 capacity
180kg ball weight
Standard tongue tow bar (not 50x50) from towbarsaustralia - $332.69 w/o installation
http://www.towbarsaustralia.com.au/base/cms/shop/product-det…
1500 capacity
150kg ball weight
Supplied and fitted by Subaru - $1024.97
http://subaru.com.au/
Standard tongue BTA tow bar - $295 w/o installation and w/o wiring (n/a) or ball ($10)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Subaru-Liberty-Outback-Towbar-Bra…
1500 capacity
Towbars 2 U can supply Hayman Reese RRP $620 without installation, $775 installed
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/other-parts-acces…
1600 capacity
160kg ball weight
They don't install second hand units, "as you don't know what kind of abuse they've had and insurance will have a field day if something goes wrong."
Lifetime warranty on the towbar and 2 years on wiring.
If you supply brand new they charge $110 per hour inc GST
Cosmopolitan Tow Bars recommended a hitch for carrying 4 bikes. A tongue would bend apparently.
They can supply & fit Hayman Reese for $670
http://www.cosmopolitantowbars.com.au/?page_id=7643
for my 2010 outback I got a factory bar for about $1000. I believe they use hayman reese. If I was going aftermarket I would get a hayman reese but I don't think it will be much cheaper. Not sure about installers as I am in Melbourne.