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Old 11-03-2022, 10:11 AM   #1
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Question Towbars

Hi all,

My AU2 Fairmont Wagon has a 2300kg Hayman and Reese tow bar. The sticker says towing capacity 2300kg, towball download 120kg.

Every tow bar I've had on my Falcons weather it be genuine Ford or Hayman Reese have always been the 10% rule of the tow capacity.

I'm just wondering why this one states only 120kg? Anyone know?

Thanks
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Old 11-03-2022, 11:30 AM   #2
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Is that on the one sticker?
It should definitely be 230, but maybe it has a different tongue fitted?
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Old 11-03-2022, 12:25 PM   #3
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Is that on the one sticker?
It should definitely be 230, but maybe it has a different tongue fitted?
Yeah the sticker on the inside of the drivers door.
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Old 11-03-2022, 02:31 PM   #4
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not sure about au, but ef/el wagons had 2 different 2300kg towbar, one was 120kg ball weight the other 230kg, ive had both the only difference i could see was where the hitch came out, either through the factory bumper hole, or under the bumper
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Yeah the sticker on the inside of the drivers door.
If that's a genuine HR sticker, it should show the part number for the Towbar, and tongue if seperate.

Is it the typical Square "Hayman Reese" removable tongue?
Or is it a bolt on tongue?
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Old 11-03-2022, 06:53 PM   #6
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not sure about au, but ef/el wagons had 2 different 2300kg towbar, one was 120kg ball weight the other 230kg, ive had both the only difference i could see was where the hitch came out, either through the factory bumper hole, or under the bumper
I thought it was the square tongue style that went through the bumper,
and the older style fixed tongue that came up from underneath.
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Old 11-03-2022, 07:48 PM   #7
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I'd ring Hayman Reece & ask for the Oldest Bloke in the Building.......!!!
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Default Re: Towbars

Thanks for the replies guys.

Mine is the 50mm hitch with removable tongue that comes thru the bumper opening if that helps...
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Old 12-03-2022, 09:59 AM   #9
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It has been known at times for ford to restrict towing capabilities with some models regardless as to what the tow bar rating shows, one such fine example is the Ford FG with manual gear box fitted with 2300kg tow bar being restricted to towing weight of 1600kgs.

In zlcrazy situation of having the genuine ford label stating 120kgs ball weight attached is a legal requirement that must be followed, just means he must balance his 2300kg load to conform to the label.

Obviously his model is not designed for a heavier ball weight.
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I thought it was the square tongue style that went through the bumper,
and the older style fixed tongue that came up from underneath.
nope, both are 50mm square removable hitch
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Old 12-03-2022, 03:04 PM   #11
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If its a genuine Ford sticker, unfortunately, that is your limit, unless there is something in the owners handbook that states a different figure if a HD hitch is used.

I'd be a bit wary of towing 2t with only 5% ball weight.
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Hi all again,

No its not a Genuine Ford towbar it's a Hayman and Reese towbar.

The sticker is in the driver's door jam

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Hi all again,

No its not a Genuine Ford towbar it's a Hayman and Reese towbar.

The sticker is in the driver's door jam

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Is the sticker a Ford sticker, or has it been put there by Hayman Reese?
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Hi all again,

No its not a Genuine Ford towbar it's a Hayman and Reese towbar.

The sticker is in the driver's door jam

Cheers
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is the sticker as this




or as this?

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is the sticker as this

image


or as this?

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The sticker is Hayman Reese as per the second pic except stating 120kg download
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The sticker is Hayman Reese as per the second pic except stating 120kg download
I would have thought it would just be a matter of upgrading the hitch?? Maybe contact Hayman Reese.
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The sticker is Hayman Reese as per the second pic except stating 120kg download
I would have thought it would just be a matter of upgrading the hitch?? Maybe contact Hayman Reese.


i agree, best way to find out.
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