Dedicated CanBus Towbar electrics

Why we Fit Dedicated CanBus Towing Electrics…

Two types of tow bar electrics exist: Can Bus and Universal Bypass. We don't fit Universal bypass electrics due to the unreliability and the safety issues when towing. We do fit dedicated CanBus electronics, so here's a little about them from one of our suppliers......
Towbar Price

Tow Bar Prices

How much for a tow bar? It all depends on the type of tow bar, the sort of electrics you need fitted, and who is fitting it. What we can tell you is that tow bar supply and fitting isn't cheap. With new vehicles having high-tech parts and the need for aftermarket...

March Update

Spring is starting to spring, and we’re all looking forward to brighter evenings and warmer sunny days. March is the ideal time to get your towbar fitted. It’s just before the towbar season kicks off and just before the towbar manufacturers' annual price increases on...

New Car Towbars.

We get lots of phone calls from people needing a tow bar for their new car, especially those with new models. Unfortunately, sometimes getting a tow bar is impossible because the aftermarket tow bar for the particular vehicle hasn't been manufactured yet, or is still...
Towing a Horse Box

Towing a Horse Box.

The priority when towing a horse trailer is getting your horse or horses to their destination safely. The tow vehicle needs to be in good condition and capable of towing a trailer that weighs around 1,300 kg for a single horse and 1700kg for a twin horse box with two...

Universal Towbar Wiring Warning.

As you might already know, two types of tow bar wiring can be fitted to your vehicle. Universal Wiring and Vehicle-specific dedicated wiring. Once an industry standard, Universal wiring is the old way to connect up your vehicle’s towing electrics.  Scotch Lock...
Guide to Aftermarket Towbars

Aftermarket Towbars: All You Need to Know.

Aftermarket Towbars: All You Need to Know. This document explores aftermarket tow bars and tow bar installation. It discusses the different types of tow bars, the towing electrics, and other information you need to know when buying a tow bar for your vehicle. What...
Tesla Tow Bars

Towbars for Tesla Cars: A Guide to Towing with Tesla Vehicles Tesla, renowned for its innovative electric vehicles (EVs), has made significant strides in sustainability and performance. While many associate Tesla cars with sleek design and impressive acceleration,...
Towbar Fitting Warning.

Dangers of Self-fit Towbars.

Everyone likes to save a few quid wherever they can, and savings can be quite substantial if you fit your own tow bar and wiring.  However, saving a few pennies can often lead to costing a fortune.  Read on… With towbar supply and fitting prices being so...
Towbar Electrics Special Offer

Towbar Electrics Vehicle Coding

We now offer FREE vehicle coding to Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) vehicles, including 2024 models, with every tow bar fitted. When a vehicle is fitted with a dedicated tow bar wiring loom, in most cases, the vehicle software needs updating so that the towing safety...
Ford Ranger and VW Amarok tow bar fitting.

Ford Ranger and VW Amarok tow bar fitting.

Large trucks like the Ranger and Amarok just don’t look as good without a beefy tow bar fitted to the rear.  However, a heavy-duty tow bar can do far more than just look good. It means you can tow. Both vehicles can tow up to a maximum of 3.5kg Which means they...

Ultimate Guide to Towing a Horse Box.

Ultimate Guide to Towing a Horse Box.

Towing a Horse Box: Essential Guide for Safe and Legal Transportation Towing a horse box, or trailer, is a critical task that involves transporting valuable and often sensitive cargo. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the key considerations and steps...

Comprehensive Guide to Tow Bar Electrics Faults and Troubleshooting.

Comprehensive Guide to Tow Bar Electrics Faults and Troubleshooting.

Tow Bar Electrics. Tow bar electrics are vital for safe and legal towing, ensuring that your trailer or caravan's lights, indicators, and other electrical components function correctly. This guide provides a detailed overview of common tow bar electrics faults, their...

Tow Bar Electrics: An Ultimate Guide by Ultimate Towbars

Tow Bar Electrics: An Ultimate Guide by Ultimate Towbars

When it comes to towing, having the right tow bar electrics is crucial for safety, functionality, and convenience. Tow bar electrics ensure that your trailer, caravan, or bike rack operates smoothly with your vehicle’s electrical system. In this ultimate guide,...

10 Reasons to Choose Ultimate Towbars

10 Reasons to Choose Ultimate Towbars

10.  We come to you and fit your tow bar at your home, or workplace. 9. We're an industry-approved company for fitting PCT Automotive, TowTrust and Oris towbars. 8. Only manufacturer-approved tow bars and electrics are used. 7. We consistently get 5-star reviews...

Tow Bar Faults and What to Do.

Tow Bar Faults and What to Do.

It’s that time of year again when around ten per cent of our phone calls are related to tow bar faults, where the tow bar has been fitted by themselves or a tow bar fitter unassociated with Ultimate Towbars. What are the issues and what should you do? The calls are...

Aftermarket Towbar Fitting Porsche

Aftermarket Towbar Fitting Porsche

Have a Porsche and require a tow bar? At Ultimate Towbars we supply and fit tow bars to the Porsche Macan and Cayenne models. The Macan and Cayenne model tow bars can be used for a cycle carrier, caravan, horse box or trailer. With the type-approved tow bars, you can...

Audi Q8 Etron Towbar

Audi Q8 Etron Towbar

We recently fitted a detachable tow bar to a customer’s new Audi Q8 Etron. The customer wanted a reliable and approved tow bar for towing their much-loved caravan. As the vehicle was on lease they needed a company that was approved for fitting tow bars and that...