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WHY BARS N RACKS?

Choosing the right vehicle accessories is about more than finding a product online. You need confidence that it’s right for your vehicle, suitable for how you’ll use it, and fitted correctly.
With more than 40 years of experience and an established workshop in Brookvale, Bars N Racks helps take the guesswork out of your vehicle accessory setup.

From choosing the right product to getting it professionally fitted, Bars N Racks gives you one local team to help with your vehicle accessory needs.

Talk to our team about your vehicle and requirements today.

WE’LL FIND YOU THE RIGHT TOW BAR

Bars N Racks on Sydney’s Northern Beaches is your trusted tow bar installer. We stock and fit all the major tow bar brands, with solutions for utes, tradie vehicles, fleet cars, EVs, and hybrids.

Tow bars transform your vehicle’s versatility—whether towing a caravan across Australia, hauling a trailer to Kimbriki Tip, or loading mountain bikes for the trails at Manly Dam. Our expert team ensures you’re equipped to get your gear safely to its destination.

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EXPERT TOW BAR ADVICE

Towing changes the way your vehicle handles and performs, so it’s crucial to have the right tow bar selected and professionally installed.

With over 40 years of experience, Bars N Racks are trusted specialists in tow bar sales and installation. We stock and fit all the major tow bar brands—ensuring your vehicle is equipped for safe, reliable towing every time.

QUALITY TOWBARS

If you're interested in learning more about tow bars, this page provides fundamental information. For those unfamiliar with towbars, we also offer a beginner's guide on selecting the appropriate towbar beginners guide on how to choose the right towbar.

However, it’s best to talk through your requirements and vehicle details with the expert technicians at Bars N Racks. Send us a message or call us during business hours on 02 99052422.

Do you need a heavy or light duty towbar?

What are you planning to use your towbar for? Do you just need a cycle carrier or are you towing a trailer to go on a trip around Australia? How heavy is the trailer and does your car, van, SUV or 4x4 have enough towing capacity to tow it? We can find the right towbar for your vehicle.

We have towbars in stock for popular makes and models. If you require a towbar for an unusual vehicle, we can normally obtain one within a couple of days.

Heavy Duty Towbars

Class 4rated to a vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.

Made from 50 x 50mm steel, the square hitch receiver is the industry benchmark for heavy duty ball mount tow bars. A 50mm towbar is a must for towing caravans, boats, horse floats or heavily laden tradesman's trailers.

Being the current standard, a 50mm square hitch is compatible with accessories like hitch mounted bike racks and 50mm recovery hitch and shackle combinations.

Medium Duty Towbars

Class 3rated up to 1600kg.

These feature a smaller 40 x 40 mm square hitch receiver with a removable trailer ball mount. This style of towbar has been superseded by the larger 50 x 50mm class 4 towbars which are the contemporary standard. As a result, fewer accessories will fit the 40 x 40m hitch.

Light Duty Towbars

Class 2rated up to 1200kg.

Class 2 towbars are found on older cars. Class 2 is a superseded standard and these light duty tow bars are rarely made. The contemporary standard is class 4 tow bars.

4x4 Off-Road Towbars

For 4x4s that do serious off-road driving there's another type of tow bar. It sits higher on a vehicle for more ground clearance. It provides improved departure angles. It also features Australian Design Rule compliant recovery points rated to 8,000 kgs which are a must for snatch-strap recoveries.

Swan Neck Tow Bars

These tow bars have a single, curved neck that extends horizontally from the vehicle's bumper, resembling the shape of a swan's neck, hence the name. They are known for their sleek and compact design, which makes them visually appealing and often integrates well with the vehicle's rear. They are almost always removable. Its important to understand that these wont fit with a square hitch receiving bike rack or another accessory,

Swan neck tow bars are versatile and suitable for various towing applications. They are particularly popular in Europe. The design typically allows for easy coupling and uncoupling of the trailer or caravan, and they can accommodate standard tow balls or other towing accessories.

Where do I find my vehicle's towing capacity?

Your vehicle's towing capacity is a specification you can find in the owner’s manual. Or you on the manufacturer’s website. Make sure you know the exact model and year it was manufactured.

The "Unbraked Towing Capacity" is the maximum weight allowed for a trailer without brakes. These are typically small box trailers. "Braked Towing Capacity" is for heavy trailers, usually over 740kgs, that have their own brakes..

The main types of trailer braking systems are “hydraulic surge bakes” found on boat trailers and rented car trailers. These are activated when the car slows and the trailer pushes into the hitch. Electric brakes are controlled by a wire signal from the tow vehicle. It can be precisely controlled by the driver if the tow bar electrics are well set up with a brake controller.

The other towing capacity figure to note is the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). This is the maximum weight of your vehicle with a trailer attached, as determined by the vehicle manufacturer. This includes passengers and luggage loads.

It's worth taking your fully loaded car and trailer to a weigh bridge to check the combined weight. This will ensure you're towing legally and safely. If it's over the allowable weight, consider getting a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) upgrade for your vehicle.

Towbar Ball Weight

Another constraint is the tow bar ball weight. This is the weight pushing down on the tow ball. It can be the weight of a trailer or the weight of a bike rack.

A Mazda CX5, for example, has a maximum ball weight of 75 kilos. Some tow bar bike carriers can weigh up to 20 kilos and some eBikes can weigh 20 kilos. With 3 or 4 bikes you could easily exceed the maximum ball weight.

Also, a caravan pushes about 10% of it’s weight down on the towbar for towing stability. Vehicles like Ford Rangers can tow up to 3,200 kilos. That’s 320 kilos pushing down on the rear suspension before anything is loaded in the tray.

Tow bar Accessories

Being able to tow caravans and toys to far away destinations can lead to a lot of fun. Make sure you have your towing set-up done correctly by Bars N Racks so you arrive at your destination safely and without any hassles to spoil the fun.

We Are Here to Help

Have questions about vehicle storage systems or fit-outs? Our team at Bars N Racks is here to help. Whether you’re looking for advice or specific solutions, we’re more than happy to assist.

While we continue to expand our range of vehicle fit-out options on our website, our knowledgeable team is ready to answer any questions you have. Get in touch today - we look forward to enhancing your vehicle with the perfect setup!

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Vic W - Great Divide Tours

I have been doing business with Bars ‘N’ Racks for over 25 years and always found the company to provide a high level of service and quality advice. Their experience and workmanship is amongst the best around and their friendly staff are always willing to offer assistance and suggestions.

Jake M

I’ve been a customer of Bars ‘N’ Racks for years and have always received top-notch service. The team is friendly, knowledgeable, and truly cares about getting you the best solution. Highly recommended!

Sarah L

Outstanding experience every time! I’ve purchased roof racks and towing gear from Bars ‘N’ Racks, and they always deliver exceptional service and advice. The team knows their products inside out.