Availability of Towbar in Australia

[Nicko453]

I'm about to take delivery of an MGS5 and I need a towbar. However, dealer says that they are not yet available from the manufacturer, and likely to be 6 months or more away. I have contacted 7 of the largest towbar suppliers in Australia but none of them have been able to help.

Has anyone in Australia had a towbar fitted to an MGS5? If so, could you give me details of the supplier/installer you used ?

Thanks,
Nick

 

[Geoff37]

I've been watching this question remain unanswered for a month now.

I'm very keen to get an MGS5 soon, perhaps in a month or so. But I too want a towbar. In my case, it will be used for a bicycle carrier, because putting a bike inside a car is an absolute pain in the neck.

The MGS5 is rated for towing, but there isn't a towbar available.

Ideally, I'd prefer a factory-fitted option. It's just easier for insurance.

MG might miss out on a sale here. If there is no towbar available anyway, I'll probably save some cash and get a cheaper Dolphin. That can't tow, but without a towbar, neither can the MG.

 

[AlternativeHuman]

I've been watching this question remain unanswered for a month now.

I'm very keen to get an MGS5 soon, perhaps in a month or so. But I too want a towbar. In my case, it will be used for a bicycle carrier, because putting a bike inside a car is an absolute pain in the neck.

The MGS5 is rated for towing, but there isn't a towbar available.

Ideally, I'd prefer a factory-fitted option. It's just easier for insurance.

MG might miss out on a sale here. If there is no towbar available anyway, I'll probably save some cash and get a cheaper Dolphin. That can't tow, but without a towbar, neither can the MG.

We have just ordered the MGS5 62 and a towbar was also something we deemed necessary - our dealership in Werribee said they should be available within a month.

 

[TimothyN]

because putting a bike inside a car is an absolute pain in the neck.

Could you consider a roof-rack? I ordered bars from MGTitan at a very good price.

 

[Geoff37]

Could you consider a roof-rack? I ordered from MGTitan at a very good price.

Roof racks aren't a good solution for bikes. It's difficult to lift a heavy bike up there and mess around positioning it properly. My wife, for example, would simply never use it.

Roof racks with a bike or two up there are also incredibly bad for aerodynamic efficiency. I can see that impacting the EV range.

And, of course, there always that moment when you return home and drive into the garage . . .