bugbear
08-13-2003, 04:40 PM
dont know if it's an accessory in the states but here in the uk we can get a removable towbar fitted - quite handy if you want to tow windsurfing equipment around occassionally (as i do)
however i noticed in the US owner's manual on page 4-12 that it says 'Never tow a trailer with your Mazda'. what use is a towbar if you can't tow anything?
anyone know if this is this just a US protection from lawsuit thing or has anyone asked a dealer there about towing?
wakeech
08-13-2003, 05:15 PM
...oh that's rediculous. "never tow a trailer"?? without being specific to mass, or how loaded the vehicle is, such a comment is just rediculous, and a stupid way of covering their ass.
i'm sure a small 5th wheel with equipment for going karting or autocrossing would probably be fine.
bugbear
08-14-2003, 12:50 AM
yep - i think i'll email mazda here to see what they have to say about it.
Yeah i was thinking of getting something, so I can still buy larger (not heavy just larger) items at stores. Those tiny trailers weight nothing I can't see it being a problem. Maybe with the AT but not the MT.
desmo996
08-14-2003, 08:23 AM
Hhhmmmm........? I don't about you guys, but that tow bar looks "peculiar" if you know what I mean.;)
RobDickinson
08-14-2003, 08:36 AM
Phalic prehaps?
least it answers the question about cars being male or female...
eccles
08-14-2003, 08:53 AM
Originally posted by bugbear
what use is a towbar if you can't tow anything?If it looks like that one, I could think of a couple of alternative uses.
wakeech
08-14-2003, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by eccles
If it looks like that one, I could think of a couple of alternative uses.
...all i can say is "ouch" ;) :eek: ;)
roachman
09-04-2003, 11:08 AM
Bugbear,
How can I order one of these tow hitches from the U.S.?
Does Mazda UK have a web site I can order it from. Do you have a phone number I can call to order it and have it delivered to the US?
Thanks,
Roachman
Tinkerer
05-01-2004, 06:20 AM
Has anyone in the US purchased this tow-bar? Any other comments from those in the UK (or elsewhere) that are using it? Is it solid (it doesn't look it). Thanks!
srm858
07-06-2004, 03:25 PM
I would like to mount a bike rack, but this does not look like it has a standard receiver. The removable idea is very nice, though. If anyone could get some more information, it would be great.
JCaldwell
07-07-2004, 10:29 AM
Somebody needs to buy that hitch and add a pair of truck nutz.
http://www.trucknutz.com/graphics/bar/RoyP_1.jpg
wakeech
07-07-2004, 11:28 AM
...based on the mass of that truck, those're pretty small nuts.