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...
Audi A4 Etron Towbar Fitting

Audi A4 Etron Towbar Fitting

We recently fitted a tow bar to the new all-electric Audi A4 Etron. The customer wanted a tow bar for his eBikes and after contacting a few local tow bar fitters decided to give Ultimate a call. All of the fitters he'd contacted were either unwilling to fit the tow...

Tow Bar Fitting News – April 2024.

Tow Bar Fitting News – April 2024.

It's currently seven degrees and raining outside our Sheffield office window. Not exactly the warm sunny spring weather we would like it to be. However, we're keeping our fingers crossed that soon, very soon, the clouds will part and we will all be heading outside for...

Comparing the Cost of Tow Bar Fitting

Comparing the Cost of Tow Bar Fitting

If you’ve done your research then you'll know two prices are being charged for tow bar supply and fitting.   Cheap and nasty, or what some feel is expensive. So let’s look at the price of having a tow bar fitted and how it compares with similar services. Firstly,...

Towbar Fitting and Insurance

Towbar Fitting and Insurance

Do I need to tell my insurance I've had a tow bar fitted? Having a tow bar fitted to your vehicle opens up a whole new world of possibilities, carrying bikes, towing a trailer, towing a caravan. But probably the last thing you think about after having one fitted is...

Towbar Guarantees

Towbar Guarantees

Guarantees are as good as the paper they're written on, or not in some cases. You would expect a tow bar guarantee or warranty would be identical regardless of which company you choose to supply and fit your tow bar. Sadly, this is not the case. We have found that in...

Electric (EV) and Hybrid Vehicle Towbars

Electric (EV) and Hybrid Vehicle Towbars

Many tow bar companies do not offer tow bar fitting to hybrid or fully electric vehicles. This is mainly down to the complex electronics and the extra care required when working on them. In some cases, getting a tow bar that fits will often depend on how the...

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid Towbar

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid Towbar

Yes, you can have a tow bar on a Peugeot 3008 Hybrid! We've had loads of calls from people who can't get an aftermarket tow bar fitted on their Peugeot 3008 hybrid. There are a couple of reasons people are finding difficulty getting a tow bar for the 3008 hybrids,...

Towbar Mounted Cycle Carriers

Towbar Mounted Cycle Carriers

Thinking about getting your bike out? The tow bar-mounted bike carrier from ORIS is now available to order from us today. With great functionality, safety, and robust construction, The Oris Tracc bike carrier is the latest offering from ORIS tow bars. This...

Fully Automatic Towbar

Fully Automatic Towbar

Great news... We can now offer customers the option of having a fully deployable and retractable electric tow bar. Robust, Reliable, and certainly impressive. Just press the button and the neck swings out, automatically locking into position within seconds. If the...