Westfalia 317132600001 Verticle Detachable Towbar

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We find that typically most customers will go for a 13 Pin System as then the vehicle is covered for any towing need. With detachable towbars, there are spring clips/pins to secure them into position. With retractable tow bars, there are hinges and even electric motors.

Home | About us | Towbars | Electrics | Accessories | FAQs | Deliveries | Collections | Price List | A member of the While a fixed towbar performs perfectly well as a device for towing, its ergonomic issues are present when its not in use. Besides being the cheapest option, there is another benefit of fixed towbars over detachable or retractable options, simplicity. With regards to the cons of a detachable towbar over a fixed towbar, you are going to have to pay a bit more for the privilege.As part of our handover process at completion, we will connect our TowBar Electrics Testing System to show you full operation and that the electrics are working as they should be. You should always keep a record of the number on your key when you receive your Detachable Towbar. The key number is stamped into the head of the key. With this number you can get a replacement from your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or directly from us. The Westfalia Automotive Detachable TowBar is one of the most popular towing systems on the market and is catered towards more high-end vehicles due to its removable operation.

As I’ve stated above, there are three main categories of towbars, they are either fixed, detachable or retractable.Detachable Towbars | Towbars | Towbars Direct | Tow-Trust, York, EECO, PCT, Witter, Bosal, Brink, Bosal Ecofit, GDW, Westfalia, Eurobars However, the video also discusses something very important when a towbar is not actually suitable/capable of towing. We inspect towbars that are sent to us using a special reference gauge. If the dimensions of the towbar are no longer within the reference gauge, you can assume that the towbar has been damaged by overloading. It is not permissible to use a damaged towbar.

I’ve noticed more guests over the last few years arriving with motorised retractable towballs, which are the most ‘fancy’ option available. Ergonomics covers how well something is designed for human use. In other words, how efficiently and safely can a person interact with an object? The pros of a motorised towbar are its discrete appearance when not in use. Now, that’s obviously also true of a detachable towbar.Over the last couple of years, we have had a few guests with Land Rover Discoveries with electrically deployable towbars. Dan discusses an important point in the video above. You need to degrease the towball before you hook up to a caravan.

They are fitted with friction pads that grip the towball to reduce the occurrence of sway/snaking when you are towing a caravan. The flange towbar was for many years the only type of towbar manufactured in the UK. The tow ball is bolted to the towbar with either two bolts or four bolts. The flange is a versatile towbar which can be used with towball mounted accessories eg cycle carriers, bumper protectors and all types of stabilisers, all mounted between the towbar and ball. The flange towbar is non-removable. Now, arguably fitting a bumper protector plate with a bolt-on towball makes an ‘ugly’ towbar even uglier. So no more banging your legs on a towbar when you’re just going to the shops. Furthermore, other than the towbar fixing point, when the detachable towbar is not fitted the car retains its original appearance.

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When you have finished with the Master Key Set please return it to your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or send it directly to us. However, proper maintenance and servicing will reduce any potential reliability issues. Hence, always read the instructions. In terms of the downsides of fixed towbars, some people do not like how they look. Hence, when their car is not towing a caravan/trailer, they feel the towbar ruins the aesthetics of the car. When vehicles with a trailer hitch are damaged at the rear it is likely that the towbar has also been damaged through overloading. This can often be detected by a permanent deformation to the towbar. Other signs that indicate damage include surface damage, unusual notches or distortions in the attachment area or in towbars with a detachable towball too much free play of the removable part.