Vanimal have towbars along with plug-and-play towing electrics available for over 15 different van makes, and a whopping 35 different van models! Whether you tow a trailer behind your van for work, or own a caravan and have the ‘itch to hitch’ and head off camping, be that on a staycation or heading across the channel to hopefully sunnier climes, Vanimal.com is the perfect place to shop for a new van tow bar.
To go on the pull with your van, firstly, you need to decide what you’ll be using your tow bar for and how often you’ll use it. Broadly speaking there are two commonly used tow bars; fixed or detachable.
Do I need a Fixed or Detachable tow bar?
As the name suggests, the fixed tow bar is designed to permanently be attached to your van and can't be easily removed. However, this allows van owner’s the flexibly to tow whenever they wish without the hassle of fitting the tow bar on and off. This tow bar is best designed for commercial vehicles, so perfect for vans, or people who tow frequently. If this sound like you, this is the tow bar type for you. Some of the key features of this towbar are:
Key Features:
- Won’t trigger reversing sensors
- Compatible with Alko stabilisers
- Compatible for a large number of popular vans
- Allows access to rear vehicle
- No drilling required for most models
- Far cheaper tow bars than detachable
With the detachable tow bar again, as the name suggests, this tow bar can easily be removed. If you wish to tow but don’t want the towbar on your van permanently, this is the tow bar to attach. Designed with a quick-release handle, it allows for a quick and straightforward detachment. The detachable is as safe and heavy-duty as the fixed and comes with a key safety lock, so the neck isn’t removed by others. This tow bar avoids all issues with parking sensors, so if your van has reverse parking sensors, this tow bar is for you. Some of the key features of this tow bar are:
Key Features:
- Won't trigger reversing sensors
- Mostly invisible once the neck of tow bar is removed
- Compatible with Alko stabilisers
- Allows access to rear vehicle
- Set of two keys provided
- No drilling required for most models
- Storage bag provided for safe keeping once neck is removed
- Reduces injury risk when the neck is removed
- Compatible for a large number of vans, all types
Towing electrics for vans are available with a 7-Pin or 13-Pin option, dependant on the vehicle. Their modern "plug and play" systems makes it easier than ever to install! Simply plug it in and you’re ready! It’s that easy!
Here at Vanimal, we off a professional tow bar fit and wiring service at two locations, one in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire and Coleshill, Birmingham, covering both the North and Midlands. Both places offer top of the range service, experience and customer care. If you are interested in purchasing your tow bar and it being professionally fitted by us – or if you have any other questions - please give us a call on 01677 428794, or email [email protected], and we’ll be happy to help.
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