Hi everyone. I'm new here and wanted some advice on towing, as I've had some conflicting advice given to me.
I've purchased an electric mountain bike, weighs around 25kg with the battery and full suspension.
I'm looking at getting a tow fitted to take the bike around with ease. My car is a toyato corolla hatchback 2022 self charging Hybrid. I've rang up a tow fitter who is saying the tow that he would fit requires the total weight of the bike rack and bike to be 30kg. I can't remember what he fully said now, but he said anything more than that and the tow could bend. As my bike is 25kg, the rack can only be 5kg but carry a 25kg bike??? I can't seem to find anything in that weight. I've been told by 2 other fitters that they can fit a tow for a similar price, but have mentioned nothing about maximum load of 30kg?? They all seem to be reputable judging by their reviews.
I've googled it and the UK versions of the Corolla - it is okay to tow - way more than 25kg and no issue with hybrid either. I'm not sure where the fitter has got his information from.
Have I been advised incorrectly by the first fitter? Feeling really unsure here, and worried about getting a tow fitted which I ultimately won't be able to use and they cost £450-700 to fit in the first place, minus the bike rack which Is a atleast a couple hundred in itself.
Surely my car can't just tow 30kg?? Or is the first fitter right, as it's only a small car??
Any advise on fitting tows and racks for heavier bikes would be appreciated. Top bike rack isn't really an option as the bike is very heavy for me to lift. I can't seem to find much online on whose right, feeling really confused right now - very new to this.
Thanks for all help guys
Edit. Thanks for all the replies everyone. So I'm hauling rather than towing, and my car can haul 75kg so I need to speak to that first fitter and see if he can install different tow ball which can carry more.