Are tow bars in Australia different to those in the UK (or France)?
Nov 7th 2009, 1:17 am
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Are tow bars in Australia different to those in the UK (or France)?
Hi all
Does anyone know whether tow bars in Australia are the same as those fitted in the UK? Or France? We are moving to France for a few years and I need to figure out whether to sell the bike rack as we'll have one British car and one French one! But I suspect the Aussie tow bars are smaller. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Does anyone know whether tow bars in Australia are the same as those fitted in the UK? Or France? We are moving to France for a few years and I need to figure out whether to sell the bike rack as we'll have one British car and one French one! But I suspect the Aussie tow bars are smaller. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Nov 7th 2009, 3:36 am
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Re: Are tow bars in Australia different to those in the UK (or France)?
It isnt the tow bar that's the issue, it's the size of the ball that goes in it which changes and depends on the thing you are towing AFAIK. The tow bars have a tongue into which you can put whichever attachment you want to put it. The tow bar will be designed to suit the car. I dont know what size our tow ball is but I think my son's trailer has a different size so you will probably find your bike racks fit.
Nov 7th 2009, 6:28 am
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Re: Are tow bars in Australia different to those in the UK (or France)?
common sizes are 48mm and 50mm . Not much difference but a hell of a lot when u hook a trailer up .
Nov 10th 2009, 3:39 am
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Re: Are tow bars in Australia different to those in the UK (or France)?
Thanks for the replies.
Nov 16th 2009, 7:46 pm
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Re: Are tow bars in Australia different to those in the UK (or France)?
Hi all
Does anyone know whether tow bars in Australia are the same as those fitted in the UK? Or France? We are moving to France for a few years and I need to figure out whether to sell the bike rack as we'll have one British car and one French one! But I suspect the Aussie tow bars are smaller. Any advice would be appreciated.
Ta
highersights
Does anyone know whether tow bars in Australia are the same as those fitted in the UK? Or France? We are moving to France for a few years and I need to figure out whether to sell the bike rack as we'll have one British car and one French one! But I suspect the Aussie tow bars are smaller. Any advice would be appreciated.
Ta
highersights
3 1/2 inch ball is the standard in australia. electrics might be different adaptors are available.
