Selecting and Fitting the Right Mobile Towbar

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If you have decided that you want to add a mobile towbar to your vehicle, it's important to educate yourself about the different kinds of mobile towbar that are available before you run out and purchase one.

Although you may think that most towbars are basically the same, there are actually three distinct styles of towbars. The three types of mobile towbars are the 2 Bolt Flangeball, Detachable and Swan neck.

The reason that there are three different types of towbar is because each one has its own set of strengths. However, each towbar also has its own weaknesses as well. Depending on your needs, one towbar will most likely be a much better choice than the other two.

Because it can be confusing to decide which towbar is right for your specific needs, you can use the simple list below that provides a basic summary of each type of towbar, as well as discusses their advantages and disadvantages:

2 Bolt Flangeball:
- Of the three towbars, the 2 Bolt Flangeball (which is a fixed towbar) is the most popular.
- Advantages: It has the ability for huge cycle carrier options, offers multiple coupling options and has towing electrics that are easily accessed.
- Disadvantages: The electrics and towball of this towbar are always visible. There is also the potential that it can conflict with a fitted parking aide.

Detachable:
- While this towbar features the same functionality as a fixed towbar, the neck and ball (which are fixed by a locking mechanism during the course of towing) can be removed very quickly after towing is complete (and stored in a carrying case for easy future use).
- Advantages: Doesn't interfere with vehicle parking sensors, and offers a more aesthetic appearance.
- Disadvantages: In addition to its high price, this style of towbar has limited cycle carrier options, as well as electrics that can be difficult to get to.

Swan neck:
- Whilst the Swan neck appears similar to the Detachable kind of towbar, it has a permanent fitting.
- Advantages: The electrics are less visible than the 2 Bolt Flangeball towbar.
- Disadvantages: In addition to potentially interfering with the parking sensors, this type of towbar has limited cycle carrier options and tough to get to electrics.

In addition to the three main styles of towbars, other accessories you may consider purchasing are:

- Cycle Rack: A cycle rack can be used to transport up to 4 cycles on your car at once.
- Universal Couplings: Universal couplings can provide an assortment of towball mounting heights.
- Tow Steps: Tow steps provide simple access to the rear of your car and roof storage areas.

After using this information to choose which type of towbar is right for your needs, you must be conscious that before you begin towing, you need to buy a Piezo Buzzer. While a Pizeo Buzzer is a fairly inexpensive device, it is a very important safety measure that will keep you safe while towing by emitting an alarm in the event that the trailer detaches from your car.

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Automotive Control are Bristol based installers of vehicle security systems and fleet management systems, parking sensors, car phones and multimedia solutions. We can also provides Bristol tow bar fitters.

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