Technical characteristics

Item weight 4.0 kg
product dimensions 11 x 69 x 5.5 cm
maximum weight up to maximum of 1.8 tonnes
maximum length 1.8 metres
available GS certified
adjustable length available
feature for all cars and vans with towing eyelets and a total weight up to 1800 kg

Advantages

  • Vollverzinkte execution
  • stick together pices

disadvantages

  • can be used only up to 1.8 tons
a tow bar must be inexpensive. There are other attributes that speak for the right tow bar. One of the most important requirements is this security and far more easiest installation. Whether has tow the car trend combines these advantages for themselves and how they behave in the test read right here in the next few sections.

Delivery and delivery

car trend tow bar is completely disassembled delivered. It consists of three parts. The parts are stored in a durable transport bag. This is ideal for the trunk of the vehicle. Included, of course the safety rings and a manual are included next to the bar.

Quality and material

the tow bar is made of robust metal. This ensures the necessary rigidity of the tow bar. In addition, the metal was galvanized. So to prevent rust and the trend of car tow remains can be used as long as possible. Despite the low acquisition price is in our view a good Abschlepptstange that is suitable in particular for emergency use. Tow-car trend is not suitable however for continuous operation. Professional companies should seek an alternative pole.

Installation and use

installation of car trend tow bar is quite simple and can be performed even by lay people well. The rod is removed from the packaging and put together. The plug-ins then eventually engage with a clip. This clip is then secured with a rivet again. So can not break the tow and holds. The rod is suitable for cars and vans up to a total weight of 1,800 kilograms. Heavier cars should not be moved with this bar, it can lead to the breakage of the material.

Towing

after tow bar is connected to the car trend, the rod with the two vehicles can be connected. This is to consult the operating instructions of the vehicle. It is described how to best towed away. A device is usually attached to the vehicle. On the newer models, this hook behind a plastic cover located in the bumper. This is the case, by the way, both front and rear. Suspended the hooks on both vehicles ready for the ride. It is not allowed to pick up permanently on the highway or a highway. Here, the towing is allowed and also makes sense only up to the next exit. You can tow over the highway and through villages. The speed should be in addition not more than 40 km/h. After the process is over, can the car trend be tow dismantled and stored.

Conclusion

you get despite the favourable purchase price with the trend of car tow of a sufficient good rod. It is intended primarily for personal use and has no place in the commercial sector. The bar is made of metal, for the longevity of a zinc coating has been applied. Connecting the parts is easy and can be made good by inexperienced drivers. The rod is suitable for private vehicles up to 1,800 kilograms and is ideal as a gift. A work is guaranteed and, of course the GS may not seal. It is also a good gift for a novice.