Towbar Classification and ratings

[oscar]

Guys, how does one determine the rating and/or maximum towing capacity of a towbar I've got a Thule detachable fitted on a VW Touareg.

[JOHN1]

the tow bar should be able for anything that is legal to hitch up to the car
what are you planning on towing with it

[oscar]

Hi John, havent bought yet, could be anything up to a Warrior 175 Appreciate your help.

[captin hook]

tow bars are rated in tons of downward pressure , a lot of builders with big jeeps would have 3.5 ton hitch. but if u do not have tralier marked on your drivers licince , your insurance will not cover u to pull any bigger then a dog box

[JOHN1]

tow bars are rated in tons of downward pressure , a lot of builders with big jeeps would have 3.5 ton hitch. but if u do not have tralier marked on your drivers licince , your insurance will not cover u to pull any bigger then a dog box

on a standard car licence you are allowed to tow up to 750kg.

[oscar]

I'v got my EB and EC1 licence so thats not really a problem. My question is with the towbar itself and what it can handle. Are there different ratings clasifications and capacities for different types

[TomCat]

http://www.brink.eu/trekhaak.php?lid=&m ... 100&tid=15

oscar

try this link

Thule hitch for a vw toureg is rated for 3500kg and vertical loaf of 140kg

your jeep is rated for 3500kg towing capacity buy vw

it should have no problem towing a 175 once you have a braked trailer.

T.

[oscar]

Cheers guys.