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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: JarrahBark on June 08, 2008, 02:23:18

Title: Tow bars
Post by: JarrahBark on June 08, 2008, 02:23:18

I need to fit a tow bar to my i30 to pull a light single axle trailer. Can anyone advise please as to a suitable type and where it might be available.

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: i30Dave on June 08, 2008, 02:43:07

You can get a genuine Hyundai one installed from  any service center.
From memory they are around $500.

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: OMVanders on June 08, 2008, 02:51:06

I've got the genuine article.
When I take and post some shots on the forum I'll try to include the tow bar.  It looks well integrated.

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: Dave on June 08, 2008, 06:54:12

The only trouble with the genuine towbar is that it rattles. The removeable tongue is a sloppy fit and it can't be tightened. My fix was to jam some old inner tube in the slot! :evil:

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: OMVanders on June 08, 2008, 07:57:19

Dave, it would seem that my 'genuine' towbar is different from yours... it don't rattle and the tongue ain't removable!

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: Dazzler on June 08, 2008, 09:32:57

Here are some poor (Phone) pix I took a while back of my tow bar.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/1Towbar1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/2Towbar.jpg)

Supposedly, the genuine one fitted by the dealer (as part of the deal)

It is like Dave's (removeable) and I also had to jam something small up the side to stop it rattling.

Think they sell for around $500 although can get non-genuine ones fabricated for about half that I believe...

Cheers,

Dazz

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: ouri30 on June 09, 2008, 13:28:27

JarrahBark,

I have put some photos on http://www.hyundai-forums.com of the genuine towbar I had fitted (identical to Dazz's towbar).  In addition, since I notice you are from WA, why not try http://www.parksidetowbars.com.au in WA as they have one listed for the i30.

Bob

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: Hemmi on June 09, 2008, 21:28:24

Sorry for the off topic but...

...Dazz.

you know it's very popular to be naked when you take a picture like that  :mrgreen:

(http://www.triptronix.net/ishbadiddle/sell_it.jpg)

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: Dazzler on June 09, 2008, 23:23:31

Dazza 1

Hemmi 1

I'll consider that payback for iceberg... 8-)

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: bikejockey on June 15, 2008, 01:56:00

i30Dave,

My dealer quoted $700 for a genuine towbar! Perhaps I should move to Adelaide...

The Hyundai T/B does look very good, although I haven't seen one in the flesh. I'll see if there are any after market ones available nearer my car's delivery date.

Has anyone got a Hyundai T/B-fitted bike rack? (posted this request in the wrong place originally - sorry) It looks pretty good but I've only seen a picture of the one sold in the UK which is a bit different. The Aus version takes 3 bikes and costs $295 which is pretty competitive.

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: Lakes on July 02, 2008, 20:59:13

Bikejockey, i was quoted about $700 same as you. i'm in Sydney. seems they have to remove the rear of the car almost to fit them. you get under the rear of an i30 and take a look. that's why i have not bothered. as i have a ute that has a towbar. but it would be nice to have one just don't think what they offer is worth $700. ( looks like $250's worth to me.) so i'll wait till i see what the local tow bar makers come up with. still the job of fitting one is a lot more work than normal to fit a tow bar.

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: bikejockey on July 02, 2008, 23:43:29

Thanks Lakes

The dealer did say he would do it for about $630 if I ordered it with the car. Still a lot of money but I'm hoping our 2 thirsty wagons will go when I get the i30 so I'll still need to tow the occasional trailer and, more importantly, carry a couple of bikes.

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: Lakes on July 03, 2008, 04:20:21

Quote from: "bikejockey"

Thanks Lakes

The dealer did say he would do it for about $630 if I ordered it with the car. Still a lot of money but I'm hoping our 2 thirsty wagons will go when I get the i30 so I'll still need to tow the occasional trailer and, more importantly, carry a couple of bikes.

I'm like you i like riding bikes to keep fit, i was going to try to put my bike in the back with seats folded down and front wheel removed, but have not tried that yet i like to ride in my lunch hour at work but since useing the i30 have not been able too.
cheers

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: ouri30 on July 03, 2008, 11:36:32

The back bumper section of the car needs to be removed and a section cut out in order to fet the towbar.  My dealer did it before deliver and chipped the paint of the top apex of both sides of the bumper. On one of our first services, they had to takeit to a paint shop and have the corners resprayed.  Bumper had to be removed a second time.  Looks great now.

Bob

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: bikejockey on July 18, 2008, 07:17:00

If anyone is interested, Hayman Reece now do a towbar for the i30 in Aus. My local dealer says it will cost $440 fully installed. It's a fixed tongue only unlike the Hyundai version. This suits me as I'll probably get the Thule Xpress 970 rack.

Title: Re: Tow bars
Post by: Dazzler on July 18, 2008, 13:08:32

Thanx for sharing that info ...