Tow Bar

[elvyn]

I see from a pdf file from johnan (in reply to a query on spare wheel ) On page 2 just above the wheels on option there is a Detachable Tow Bar? I did not think the cars were allowed to have these or is it a bicycle rack?

[bokkie]

I see from a pdf file from johnan (in reply to a query on spare wheel ) On page 2 just above the wheels on option there is a Detachable Tow Bar? I did not think the cars were allowed to have these or is it a bicycle rack?

Interesting. I have a towbar-mounted rack for our bikes which we simply dropped on top the towbar we had on our Corolla Verso. We sold the car last week. It's a superb bike rack and I'd hate to sell it but without a viable towbar option on the iQ it seems I have no choice. Then again, if you can get a towbar then does that mean you could not use a trailer? Something like the one I used to borrow for taking occasional rubble and garden waste to the local recycling centre.

I shall make enquiries at Toyota but if it's not a factory fitted option then I guess that hits your warranty for six if you could fit a third-party item?

Edit: Is that PDF file containing the list of options issued by Toyota? There's no company name listed on it.

[tonyishuk]

My handbook says the IQ is not designed to tow and should not be used for towing.

[telecasterisation]

My handbook says the IQ is not designed to tow and should not be used for towing.

I bought the iQ 1.3 so I can tow a caravan down to Cornwall, mind you it's only a small six-berth. There's an increasing amount of black smoke when going up steep hills, but it's mostly all motorway, so as long as you keep the power on, there's no real problem. I change the oil every 2500 miles to keep the engine happy.

[tonyishuk]

I bought the iQ 1.3 so I can tow a caravan down to Cornwall, mind you it's only a small six-berth.

I caught a glimpse as I passed on the other carriageway, for a moment I thought it was a Smart pulling the six berth.

Rgds

[bokkie]

I saw an iQ pushing a six berth caravan up a steep hill. Then I noticed up front a 4x4 Chelsea Tractor was pulling both. No doubt the iQ is used as a vacation runaround. ;)