So the Pathie is now equipped with a brand spanking new hayman Reese towbar.
Before driving away I had a look under the bumper bar expecting to see this huge chunk of metal bolted in nicely under the Pathie. What I was confronted with however was a similar looking tow bar. The 6 bolt holes that held on the original where used once again. Profile of old and new look very similar.
I blurt out to the installation guy "it looks almost the same. What's the difference?"
To which he replies "This one is a Hayman Reese".
So I am starting to feel this whole venture has been completed more due to a Nissan technicality. Nissan do not recommend a WDH with theirs but HR are happy to cover the recommendation. As for visually acknowledging why HR cover a WDH and not Nissan, in that aspect I am lost for words. Because I just don't see the difference.
In the end though, peace of mind is in hand here as I won't feel any more as if the towbar cannot handle the van.
Dont worry, you have done the right thing. They do look similar, but are different.
Now enjoy the towing comfort and performance of a Pathy