Bernice

I'd ring both suppliers again and tell them what you want to do. The cheapest tow bars i think are rated at 1200kgs so that's obviously a no goer. I 'thought' the better ones were only 1400kg?? and being at 1310, that's getting you close to the limit and considering the distance, i would be ringing around and asking advice from more than 2 people. Might need a brake booster? don't know. Ask ask and ask again.

Well the bar itself is only 4 bolts...seriously. I'll show what i have but i didn't do the completed shot! Doh.... Bit hard with the weight and 1 body, so you can see my levelling technique too. Sooo clever ;) You need to drill 2 tiny holes for the plug to be secured, but it came with 2 plastic ties, and i just used that for now. Holding well. Cheers guys/gals. Jump on ebay and get 1. Order your harness. Grab a 6 pack and get to it!

After you have pulled the plastic away (only 4 screws and some force), you'll reveal the rear lights plug. You unplug it, insert the 2 plugs from the harness (there's only 1 way this works so you can't get it wrong) 1 side COMPLETED ! Geeze that was hard ;) Getting there.. with 1 side done, another to go which is only 1 wire but slightly trickier (this one does your right blinker, the left side controls the rest) Ok, pulled the plastic walls back to get some better access. Unplug. Cut back some black covering to reveal the wires. you need the GREEN/YELLOW wire (ontop of my finger) Cut back some insulation to get to the wire... Wrap around the new wire, and solder, and re-insulate with electrical tape. (not all pictured but i'm sure you can imagine) Put it back together and the inside wiring is done. And that's the hardest bit.

Pic of the grommit out and my arm showing where the wires are eventually going... Cut a hole in the origianl grommit (smaller than the new grommits diametre) and insert. The new grommit has a grove where the oldie slots into, like a tyre going inside a rim, sorta, but on a smaller scale. It's in, soooo easy. same but underneath,,,,

Hey peeps, pics as promised. Car - RAV4 Cruiser 2002 Before shot 1 - Under the car, left. Before shot 2 - Under the car, right. Lift some carpet and the tool storage area, and there's some easily, removable grommits The Toyota harness.. oh yeah, bring it baby!

Towbar is on. 4 bolts for the bar which was easy as, just tricky as it's heavy and with 1 person doing all the work, a bit fiddley. (10mins) Wiring harness was a thing of beauty and worth the $43. Undo 1 plug on the left and insert the wiring harness in between with 2 plugs 1 wire to be soldered on the right hand side. (1hr, next time will be 20mins) That's it! Well, a bit more fiddling getting the covers off etc to get to the wires, but easy none the less. I'll install em for ya for $50 ;) I've taken photos and will upload later.

OK, picked up the bar n bolts for $70 in Parramatta. Rang Castle Hill Toyota for a price on the wiring harness......$43.00, nowhere near as bad as i thought. So if this works out, i'll be set for $113, done and dusted ;) I asked the dude to quickly show me where the wiring goes. Under and through the rear floor area (5 door) and into the right removable panel (i think) It's starting to sound easier than expected.....

Hi, 1st post for me, Only joined up as i was searching this particular topic and found this thread ;) I was quoted around the $250 for supply and fitted on the Central Coast, Narara i think. They specialise in towbars/trailers for cars and 4x4, horse trailers etc. Seriously, how hard can it be to install a tow bar. These prices are rediulous! I'm buying a 2nd hand (probably 4 bolter) towbar without the wiring. I will definately be putting it on myself. If i can figure it out and the wiring, i'll try to remember to take some snaps and you can 'sticky' it as am install tutorial if you like. (Done em before on other forums) I have no issues cutting in to the wiring but could someone direct me to where exactly i can tap into these wires? I see no reason to head all the way to the ECU up front?? All the required lighting heads to the back (obviously) so there msut be a panel or something i can get into? Hmmm Haven't looked yet but should be interesting. Cheers guys/gals. Bernice