Flange towbars are towbars with a tow ball connected to the top and affixed to the vehicle’s flange plate.
They are available as a fixed version or a removable version.
Fixed
A fixed flange towbar is permanently linked to the vehicle and is ideal for regular towing.
Detachable
A detachable also known as a removable flange towbar can be removed when not in use. It employs a lock and key system to detach the neck from the bar.
Flange towbars are adaptable and compatible with extras like bicycle carriers, bumper guards, and stabilisers.
Flange towbars are the most affordable towing solution. They also work with many cycle carriers and other accessories.
On the downside, the do look bulky (compared to a swan neck) and can sometimes interfere with rear parking sensors.
How a towbar works
A towbar fitting is where a tow bar is fitted onto a vehicle at the rear. A towbar usually attached to the chassis or frame of the vehicle to guarantee a strong and solid connection.
It is also known as a trailer hitch. It works by providing a secure connection between a towing vehicle and the object or trailer that needs to be towed.
It enables the towing vehicle to pull the trailer or other object safely and effectively.
Towbar fitting is not simple and should always be done by a professional like ourselves.
It is made up the following:
Hitch Ball or Coupling
The hitch ball or coupling mechanism is located at the end of the towbar. This component attaches to a hitch receiver on the trailer or object being towed. The hitch ball is a spherical component that fits into the trailer’s coupler, allowing it to swivel and move freely.
Locking Mechanism
The hitch ball or coupling has a locking mechanism to attach it to the trailer receiver. This avoids inadvertent disconnections when towing.
Safety Chains
Safety chains are commonly employed as a supplemental safety precaution. They connect the trailer to the towing vehicle and give an extra degree of security in case the hitch ball or connection breaks.
Wiring
Towing a trailer requires wiring to link its lights and signals to the towing vehicle. This ensures other drivers can see your intentions on the road.
Towing
As the tow bar is correctly fixed and the trailer or item is firmly linked, the towing vehicle may draw the cargo. The hitch ball and coupler enable controlled movement, such as turning corners and traversing bends, while keeping a secure connection.
Safety
Towing safety and stability may require extra braking systems or weight distribution hooks based on the load size and weight.
Further questions about towbars and towbar fitting
If you need to know anymore more about flange towbars or anything about towbar fitting please get in touch with us.
We get asked so many questions ranging from about our mobile towbar fitting service to what type of towbar are available in the uk.
You can call us or complete our quote enquiry form and from these details we can source the right towbar for you.