Name: Five Star Towbars
Brand: Five Star Towbars
SKU: Towbar2034
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (244 reviews)

Tow Bar Installation
Melbourne

When you’re towing a trailer or caravan behind your car, you want to be certain that it’s secure and safe the entire length of your journey. Essential to this peace of mind is the fitting of the towbar to your vehicle. A professional installation by experienced towbar fitters like FiveStar Towbars in Melbourne will ensure the towed vehicle is secure every step of the way.

Electric Brake Controller Installation

It’s required by law in Australia any trailer weighing over 750 kg must be braked. The tow vehicle must under go the necessary modification of installing an electric brake controller to adhere to the law ensuring safety on our roads.

There are two different types of electric brake controller; proportional and time delayed. Proportional brake controllers use motion sensing technology to ascertain the speed of the towing vehicle slowing down and so slows the towed vehicle at a proportional speed. Time delayed brake controllers deliver a programmed amount of power to the brakes when the towing car or truck slows to a stop. This amount is preset by the driver and is largely reliant upon how much weight they are towing.

Trailer Repairs

Ensure your trailer remains in prime condition five star offer trailer repair and maintenance services. Our qualified technicians with a wealth of experience in repairing trailers of all kinds and sizes.

Unlike other providers in Melbourne who make you come to them to get repairs done, we come to you! We provide mobile trailer repairs that spans the entire Melbourne metropolitan area, so give us a call on 1300 787 008 whether you’re at home, you live in Dandenong, Brighton work or anywhere in between.

Happy Customers

Read what our satisfied customers have to say

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Wendy Worrell

1 week ago

Excellent service! A very smooth and easy process from start to finish. Communication was excellent, they were very punctual, and had the job done in no time. Would highly recommend!

A H

1 week ago

Both Tyson (Installer) and Ryan were very professional the installation process was amazing, wish I could give more than 5 Stars, highly recommended

neilW

3 weeks ago

I was very happy with Cain & Anthony fitting my towbar in Blackburn last week...They turned up on time & did a very neat & professional job with a minimum of fuss...Didn't even want a coffee.😀 Can't ask for much more than that.👍

Pauline Rutaquio

4 weeks ago

Luke and Ryan were amazing and great to deal with from the get go! Such quick responses, great value for money with reasonable pricing, and high quality work with the towbar they installed for me. Would 100% recommend Five Star Towbars to others.

Joshua Verco

1 month ago

I stopped by with a job that I needed some advice on. Turns out on spare of the moment they were able to advise AND do the job and thoroughly! What I thought in my mind was going to be a bigger job, they knocked over easily in less than 2hrs. Extremely happy and relieved to have my towbar problem solved! 💪 Five Star for a reason

Response from the owner:Thanks Joshua, we are delighted we could help on short notice and get your towbar sorted quickly. Hearing you left relieved and happy really makes our day. We appreciate the five star rating and your recommendation. If anything else comes up, we are here to help.

Peter G

1 month ago

I would like to say a BIG thank you to Five Star Towbars, Luke Anthony and Kane. I had a Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Electric Trailer Brake Controller system installed on my car. They were right on time they're professionalism and customer service is top notch and nothing but the best 👌. When i aked Luke how long it'll take a couple of hours and that was exactly how long it took. Anthony and Kane took great care with my CLUBSPORT and ran through everything with me to familiarize the system and if i had any follow ups don't hesitate to contact them 😊. I highly recommend Five Star to anyone looking at having anything trailer wise done on their vehicle 😀.

Response from the owner:Thanks Peter, we are thrilled you had such a great experience with Luke, Anthony and Kane. We appreciate you sharing the details and recommendation, and we will pass your kind words on to the team. If you have any follow ups about the system, we are here to help.

Chris Glapa

1 month ago

Guys were very personable and professional AND on time - no fuss.. cheers guys 👍

Response from the owner:Thanks Chris, we really appreciate your kind words. We are glad the team was personable, professional and on time. We will pass your praise along to everyone. Cheers!

Dean

1 month ago

Highly recommend this company, they take so much care in installing your towbar and insuring all panels are put back perfectly. awesome job from the guys and fantastic customer service when requesting a quote.Thank you

Response from the owner:Thanks Dean, we’re thrilled you’re happy with the towbar installation and that our team carefully refitted all panels. We really appreciate your recommendation and kind words about our customer service. We’ll pass your thanks on to the guys who worked on your vehicle. Please get in touch anytime if you need anything else.

Ross Young

2 months ago

Thanks Luke ! Very happy with the service and competitive price. Product is good and as quoted. Installer Mark was great to deal with and very informative. Happy to recommend.

Response from the owner:Thanks Ross! We're thrilled you're happy with the service, competitive price, and that the product matched the quote. We'll pass your kind words on to Mark — he'll be pleased to hear it. Thanks for recommending us.

Sheldon Williams

2 months ago

Very professional and on time. Did a great job and provided some excellent maintenance advice. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sheldon — we appreciate the great feedback. We're glad our team was on time, professional, and that the maintenance advice was helpful. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again.

Jeff Warke

2 months ago

Highly recommend FiveStar Towbars. Luke was great to deal with and organised the job, and Mark, the installer, was extremely professional. My Hyundai Kona has a build date right around the model changeover, which meant the towbar originally supplied turned out not to be the correct fit. Mark arrived at the agreed time, identified the issue straight away, then went to another supplier to source the correct towbar, came back and completed the installation without any fuss. Once finished, he connected up the portable test trailer lights and tested all the lights to show me everything was working correctly. Excellent service from start to finish, professional installation, great problem-solving, and the convenience of having the whole job done at my home. Very happy with the result and would highly recommend Luke, Mark and the FiveStar Towbars team.

Response from the owner:Thanks Jeff, we’re thrilled you had such a positive experience. We’ll pass your kind words on to Luke and Mark — they’ll be pleased to hear this. Glad Mark could source the correct towbar, complete the install at your home and confirm everything was working perfectly. Thank you for recommending FiveStar Towbars; we appreciate your support and are here if you need anything in the future.

Clive Cooper

2 months ago

Five Star are one of the best in the business, every aspect from initial enquiry to finished product was perfect and i'm thrilled with the results! Save yourself time, and contact these guys first because they will be your No.1 choice. 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Clive. We're thrilled the whole process, from initial enquiry to the finished product, met your expectations and we'll pass your praise on to the team. If you need anything else or would like to recommend us to friends, we're always here to help.

Greg

3 months ago

Really great customer service, easy to organise. Guys were on time and quality work with the call

Nick Torkington

3 months ago

Anthony and Tyson did a fantastic job installing a towbar and brake controller on my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great review, Nick. We’re thrilled Anthony and Tyson did a fantastic job installing the towbar and brake controller on your Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. We appreciate the recommendation and are here if you need anything in the future.

Steve Briner

3 months ago

Have an ID4 and had concerns given the new release . The team nailed it. From communication to the installation 10/10. What a cracking job on the install and so easy to talk to. Well done Brian and Cain. Awesome job. #ID4

Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the great review, Steve. We're thrilled Brian and Cain delivered a smooth installation and kept communication clear for your ID4. We appreciate you recognizing the team's work and the 10/10 rating. If you need anything in the future, please reach out.

Will Papakostas

3 months ago

Luke, Tony and Kane were great to deal with. Excellent price and perfect install, would recommend to family and friends.

Response from the owner:Thanks, Will. Luke, Tony and Kane will be thrilled to hear your feedback. We’re glad you were happy with the price and installation and really appreciate your recommendation to family and friends. If you need anything in the future please reach out.

g Gb

3 months ago

I had Brian and Cain fit a tow bar on my Mercedes and found their quality of work outstanding and very professional. . Thanks guys

Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review and for recognizing Brian and Cain's workmanship. We're glad the tow bar fit and service met your expectations. We appreciate you trusting us with your Mercedes. If you need anything else, please reach out.

Chuck

4 months ago

The guys installed a tow bar to my VW van on site last Friday, the process was quick, professional and on budget. Thank you

Response from the owner:Thanks Chuck — we're glad the on-site tow bar install for your VW van was quick, professional, and on budget. We appreciate you choosing us and the kind feedback. If you need anything else, give us a shout.

Andrew Gregor

4 months ago

Luke was very knowledgeable, and the install is really neat. I couldn't be happier with the job. I highly recommend 5-Star Tow Bars.

Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Andrew. We're glad you are happy with our work!

Jodie Beable

5 months ago

They went above and beyond to fix an existing wiring issue after fitting brake controller. Thank you!

Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Jodie. We are glad we could resolve your issues and get you back on the road! Safe and happy travels.

Deborah Watkins

5 months ago

The guys arrived nice and early and got the job done. They were awesome, we are so impressed with Five Star towbars thank you very much.From Steve and Deb Langwarrin.

Response from the owner:Thanks so much for the great review, Deborah, and please pass our thanks to Steve and Deb Langwarrin. We're glad the team arrived early and that you were impressed with the job. We'll pass your kind words on to the crew at Five Star Towbars.

Mitesh Sathavara

6 months ago

The service provided by these people is excellent—quick, efficient, and very reliable. I was impressed by how fast everything was handled without compromising on quality. Highly recommended for anyone looking for prompt and professional service!

Response from the owner:Thanks Mitesh! We are glad that we exceeded your expectations. Thanks for the great review, that is really important to our business.

Brendan

6 months ago

Excellent service and timely advice from Ryan and Luke and technicians were efficient onsite and happily answered my questions on completion for a job well done.

Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Brendan. We are glad you are happy with our communication and efficiency!

Greg Lorimer

6 months ago

Excellent service from Luke and Ryan! They provided great pricing, expert advice, and a high-quality, fast installation of my Euro hidden towbar. The lounge was a perfect workspace, and the walk-through of the detachable hitch was very helpful. **10/10!**

Response from the owner:Thanks, Greg. We really appreciate the fantastic review and 10/10 rating! I’ll pass your compliments to Luke and Ryan; they’ll be thrilled to hear you valued the pricing, expert advice, and fast, high-quality installation of your Euro hidden towbar. Glad the lounge made a comfortable workspace and the detachable hitch walkthrough was helpful. We look forward to helping you again.

Nat T

7 months ago

Five Star towbars, Luke provided excellent, professional service with a prompt quote, very competitive pricing. The two guys came to my location, introduced themselves politely and installed a high-quality towbar efficiently, even with some rain. They were knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain everything. Very happy with the result and highly recommend them.

Response from the owner:Thanks Nat!

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FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our services and procedures.

Homepage FAQs

What are the different towbar types?

Class 2 light duty non removable Towbars are generally for smaller vehicles with lower towing capacities.

Class3 medium duty Towbars are generally for medium sized vehicles, they are a 40mm square hitch receiver towbar.

Class 4 heavy duty Towbars are the 50mm removable hitch Towbars generally designed for heavier capacity vehicles.

European Towbars are the cast metal towbars that look like a hook, or ‘swan neck’ coming from underneath and around the bumper bar, usually removable and invisible, concealed when the hitch is removed. Generally available for European vehicles only, but sometimes available for other vehicles.

What could I need for towing a Caravan?

Generally newer caravans have electric brakes which require an Electric Brake controller to operate them. Power systems may also be required to charge batteries, power the fridge or ESC (electronic stability control) on the trailer/caravan. Manufacturers use different plug configurations for these setups, usually a wiring diagram/schematic is supplied by manufacturer with specifics so as your vehicle can be setup for compatibility

Do I need an electric brake controller?

Vicroads Legislation states that any trailer including load that is more 750kg ATM (aggregate tare mass) needs to have brake system installed, either hydraulic, cable pull or electric brakes. If the trailer has electric brakes, then YES an electric brake controller is required to operate trailer brakes.

Towing a trailer with electric brakes installed without an electric brake controller can open the driver up to scrutiny from police, vicroads/RTA and also insurance companies.

Can I install my own towbar?

Some Towbars may be installed by the experienced DIY’ers. Although some specific automotive tools and equipment may be required. Some wiring harnesses are plug and play, others may need to be integrated into car system or even be coded (programmed using specific hardware and software).

How long does it take to install a towbar?

Towbar installation usually takes around two hours to complete for experienced fitters, same timeframe to install a brake controller or power system also. Each installation job is different due to completely different install procedures from vehicle to vehicle, and also if vehicle is to be programmed/coded by the installer.

Do I need dedicated wiring for my tow bar?

Dedicated car specific trailer harness wiring is not always necessary, depending on the intended use and application of the tow vehicle. Standard or passive wiring harnesses that do not integrate with the vehicle are certainly a cheaper option but do not function the same as the integrated car specific wiring harnesses. The standard or passive wiring harnesses control the trailer lights independently from the vehicle and can sometimes automatically deactivate rear sensors, suitable for light or basic towing whereas the integrated car specific wiring harnesses can do the following:

Activation of the vehicle’s TSP (Trailer Stability Program), helping to correct the ‘snaking’ action of a trailer.
Adapted braking settings providing optimal emergency stopping and enhanced assistance on hill starts.
Continuation of the vehicle’s light health check monitoring system to provide warning of any bulb failures.
Disabling of the vehicle’s rear parking sensors to stop unnecessary and distracting ‘beeps’.
Disabling of the vehicle’s rear fog lights (but not the caravan’s) to avoid distracting rearview mirror glare.
Adapted new gear ratio settings for automatic gearboxes to take account of the extra load being towed.
Disabling of the vehicle’s stop/start economy feature to avoid stalling in unsafe locations.

Other features that may be adapted include reversing cameras, adaptive cruise control, suspension systems and cooling systems

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Homepage FAQs

What are the different towbar types?

What could I need for towing a Caravan?

Do I need an electric brake controller?

Can I install my own towbar?

How long does it take to install a towbar?

Do I need dedicated wiring for my tow bar?

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Mobile Tow Bar Services You Can Trust

Makes Of Cars We Work On

Tow Bar Installation Melbourne

Electric Brake Controller Installation

Trailer Repairs

Our suppliers

Happy Customers

FAQs

Homepage FAQs

What are the different towbar types?

What could I need for towing a Caravan?

Do I need an electric brake controller?

Can I install my own towbar?

How long does it take to install a towbar?

Do I need dedicated wiring for my tow bar?

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Tow Bar Installation
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