The service of towbar installation is highly sought in the UK. That is because of what a towbar helps people do. It helps them do things like tow a caravan, tow a trailer and even to affix a bike carrier to.
We are a premier towbar fitting company that serves the Midlands area and beyond that.
So we can offer towbar installation near Derby or as far west as towbar installation near Shrewsbury.
Towbar installation can be split into these steps.
Select the appropriate towbar
Prior to installing a towbar choosing the appropriate towbar type based on your vehicle and towing needs is essential.
By being aware of the car’s model and brand, you may select the appropriate towbar.
Verify the vehicle’s towing capacity and the type of electrics required to connect to the vehicles electrical components.
Choose the towbar style or the type
Here we list and explain about the different towbar types. You also have to remember that each towbar manufacturer produces its own towbar type and will differ in some way to others. For example some towbar manufacturers may produce thinner and lighter towbars that my cost more.
We can assist you in comprehending the advantages of the various towbar kinds after this has been verified.
Fixed towbars
Fixed towbars are constantly visible and permanently fastened.
These kinds are perfect for regular towing.
They are often affordable and robust.
Detachable towbars
Detachable towbars can be removed when not in use to maintain the vehicle’s attractive appearance.
It works well for occasional use because the towbar may be detached.
Towbars that retract
Retractable towbars may be concealed beneath the car while not in use, eliminating the need to remove them.
These are perfect for maintaining the car’s appearance and for simple access.
Swan-neck or flange style?
There are two types of flange towbars: permanent and removable. They may install extras like bike carriers and are often designed for heavy-duty hauling.
Swan neck towbars are either removable, retractable, or permanent.
Detachable towbars allow the towbar’s neck to be removed when not in use.
Detachable Swan neck towbars come with a key and may be locked. They are also thinner than flange bars and provide unrestricted access to the boot.
Swan neck towbars that are permanent are less flexible than those that are detachable.
They function well with AL-KO stabilisers and are less likely to trigger reversing sensors.
Retraction is another option for swan neck towbars.
Get ready
Our mobile towbar fitters install our towbars.
They will remove any panels or components obstructing the installation area. Clean the chassis to ensure a solid installation.
Mounting the towbar
Attach the towbar to the designated mounting spots on the chassis. Each car make and model have different designated areas for different towing types.
Our mobile towbar fitters will fix the towbar with bolts to make it sturdy and level.
Attach to the electrical system
Next in the tower fitting process we attach the car’s electrical system to the towbar’s wire harness.
Its is this wiring that will make the trailer lights, brake lights and indicators all function properly.
There is a choice of single electrics (12N), twin electrics (12N & 12S), or 13-pin connectors based on your towing requirements.
Here is more information on towbar electrics fitting.
Analysing
Our towbar installation team will not complete a job without checking the stability of the towbar and the electrical connection’s operation.
Included in this is we check that the indication lights, brake light, and any other functions are operating as intended.
Legal and Safety conditions
Towbars in the UK and Europe must be type-approved or comply with Regulation 55 for cars registered after August 1, 1998.
Make sure the towbar fits the towing capability of your car as indicated in the owner’s handbook. It is advised that modern cars, particularly those with sophisticated safety systems, have a professional wiring kit to prevent electrical issues.
The tow bars were placed by our mobile towbar specialists.
Our tow bars must be installed by our mobile towbar fitters.
Our customers find mobile towbar fitting to be quite beneficial. There, our mobile towbar installers make calls to clients. They do this to install towbars at the homes or places of business of their clientele.