Ford Territory H/Duty Towbar, Factory or Hayman Reece

Submitted: Thursday, Nov 24, 2005 at 22:16
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I was wondering if anyone out there has bought a Ford Territory and had it fitted with either a factory Ford 2300kg towbar or a Hayman Reece (HR) 2300kg towbar, both are the weight distribution setups. We have just ordered the vehicle with the factory ford setup, but I would prefer the HR towbar. The problem is that ford seem to have conflicting stories as to the HR suitability for this vehicle. We have been told that there have been circumstances where the HR towbar has caused vibration &/or bending in the rear of the vehicle to the point where the back door becomes mis-aligned, due to the HR setup mounts being different to the factory towbar mounting points. A friend of ours recently purchased a Territory and asked for a towbar to be fitted, guess what they fitted, a HR towbar...go figure!!!!!

So I am very interested to hear from anyone with either towbar fitted to their Territory before we fork out the extra $400 for the not adjustable Ford WDH towbar.

Thanks,
Stuart
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Nov 24, 2005 at 22:30

Thursday, Nov 24, 2005 at 22:30
Nothing wrong with the Hayman Reece product. Have a great reputation and offer a lifetime warranty.

Sounds like the old snow job from the Ford Dealer to me. An extra $400. Tell them to dream on.

Extract from the Hayman Reece Web site FAQ's.

Q: Can I invalidate my vehicle warranty if I fit a Hayman Reese towbar?

A: Fitting a Hayman Reese towbar will not cause you to void your vehicle warranty. Just remember that you have to stay within the vehicles recommended towing capacity. If there is a problem that arises as a result of the towbar being faulty and you have stayed within the recommended towing capacity you will be fully covered by the Hayman Reese Lifetime Warranty for as long as you own the vehicle.

Save the money for something else Stuart.

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Reply By: PajeroTD - Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 10:59

Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 10:59
I am sure the Ford and Holden heavy duty tow bars ARE Hayman Reece towbars anyway - i could be wrong.
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