Tow bar identification

[KenRP]

I've recently bought a Toyota Verso which has a detachable tow bar fitted. Unfortunately I don't have the detached tow ball.
I would be extremely grateful for any help in identifying it, so I can find a replacement.
There is a Toyota manufacturer's plate, but I'm hoping I don't need to go to a main dealer!
Photos attached.

 

[Woodentop]

Contact Toyota UK head office Customer Relations. I have done the same with VW and found them inordinately helpful - I doubt Toyota will be any different.

 

[RogerL]

Examine the red label more closely in the first picture - at the bottom it says "Made by ?????" looks like Brink but I can't be sure

 

[littlebasher]

I'd wager that this would fit that

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[ProfJohnL]

With a tow hitch being a highly critical part when towing, don't assume a product designated for a different tow vehicle will be correct or even safe.

 

[Lutz]

Examine the red label more closely in the first picture - at the bottom it says "Made by ?????" looks like Brink but I can't be sure

Yes, I would agree, in which case it may be advisable to contact Brink first.

I'd wager that this would fit that

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It might fit into the same receptacle but the length and the vertical offset may be wrong.

 

[KenRP]

Thanks all, great help. I'll try Brink first, then Toyota.
I'll post any update here.

 

[Beachball]

I've recently bought a Toyota Verso which has a detachable tow bar fitted. Unfortunately I don't have the detached tow ball.
I would be extremely grateful for any help in identifying it, so I can find a replacement.
There is a Toyota manufacturer's plate, but I'm hoping I don't need to go to a main dealer!
Photos attached.

Me personally would go to the main dealer they would know who had the car and he might still have the detachable towbar but it choice what you want to do

 

[Buckman]

I've recently bought a Toyota Verso which has a detachable tow bar fitted. Unfortunately I don't have the detached tow ball.
I would be extremely grateful for any help in identifying it, so I can find a replacement.
There is a Toyota manufacturer's plate, but I'm hoping I don't need to go to a main dealer!
Photos attached.

We had a similar situation last month and could not buy the towball as a separate entity. In the end I had to have the whole towbar replaced.

 

[Hutch]

On the red label it states it is made by Brink Europe.

 

[Raywood]

I think replacement was the better option. I am not sure if that plate was even legal considering the condition and damage and you never know what has happened to a tow bar on a second hand vehicle.

 

[RogerL]

For the OP - if the car was bought from a dealer AND the sales person made a point of mentioning the towbar, then get the dealer to resolve your issue - otherwise bite the bullet and have a new towbar fitted.

I was left with the detachable part for a Subaru towbar when I wrote it off - I priced up a new part at £160 but couldn't even give away the part on a Subaru forum.

 

[Dustydog]

Your Verso must be at least five years old. The photo shows corrosion on the inner section of the tow bar. For my own peace of mind and safety for others I’d replace it with a whole new unit.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Your Verso must be at least five years old. The photo shows corrosion on the inner section of the tow bar. For my own peace of mind and safety for others I’d replace it with a whole new unit.

I agree safety should be a prime concern, and you need to have full confidence in the parts you are using, Where I differ from Dusty's concern is in the evidence of corrosion on the cars part. I have seen hundreds of tow bars and tow balls some of which hadn't been used for twenty years or more, and yes there was evidence of rust, but on the cast iron parts it was was only ever superficial, and once cleaned off the remaining components were still well within tolerance for safe operation.

But having said that, it's impossible to be certain of condition just from pictures, so it would be wise to have an appropriate local expert just to confirm if its suitable for a new Ball or whether it should be completely replaced.

 

[KenRP]

I agree that a full replacement would be easier on the mind. That's my intention now.
Brink reply, but said they no longer sell the correct replacement.
Thanks to all for the advice.