CHOOSING A TOW BAR FOR TOWING A CARAVAN.
Think that any tow bar will be OK for towing a caravan? Surprisingly this is not the case. Your caravan hitch and electrical connections will dictate the type of tow bar and electrical connection you will need on your towing vehicle. Keep reading to find out what tow...
VW Transporter Towbars
Volkswagen T5 / T6 / T6.1 and the new T7 towbar supply and mobile fitting from Ultimate Towbars. We're experts in the supply and fitting of tow bars to the VW T series of vans and campervans. Often turned down by tow bar fitters due to the complexity and time needed...
Maximum Tow Weight
What's the maximum weight you can tow with your car? Don't presume that because your car looks like it can tow a big caravan or trailer that it can. Before you hitch anything to your car you need to check you're not exceeding its maximum tow weight. This is a safety...
Cheap Towbars Warning.
Cheap tow bars and cheap tow bar fitting seem to be the priority for many people, if you are one of those then please keep reading… As you may know, here at Ultimate Towbars we only fit approved parts, this includes type-approved tow bars and vehicle-approved...
Amazon Prime Day
Today is Amazon Prime day. The day when Amazon has some fantastic prices that really can't be beaten. We've already had a peek and some of the discounts on products are incredible. Whatever you are shopping for, make sure you check the price on Amazon Prime day by...
7 or 13 Pin Towbar Electric Plug
There are actually three different tow bar electrics connections that you need to know about. Twin 7, Single 7, and 13 pin. Let's start with the 7-pin connector. The 7-pin tow bar electrics connector will give you the basic lighting functions you need when carrying or...
Local Councils to get New Motoring Offence Powers.
As of June the 1st 2022 local councils will have the power to hand out fines for moving traffic offenses. Until now, only the police had the power to fine motorists for moving traffic offenses. However, from June the 1st, your local council will be able to apply for...
New Towing Accreditation
Since the Government abolished the requirement for individuals to pass a trailer-test before they hooked up and towed away their trailer/caravan it seems the ability for some to tow safely has raised concerns. This appears to have sparked the need for a Driver and...
Porsche Cayenne Towbar Fitting
Thinking of fitting an aftermarket tow bar to the Porsche Cayenne? Here's a quick guide outlining a few things you will need to know. The Porsche Caymen certainly makes a credible tow car for those with the budget to afford it. Starting at a price of £62,450 (as of...