Choosing the right towbar is especially tricky if the consumer has not fitted one before. Detachable towbars benefit from the trend towards more elegant visual lines on cars. Once the tow ball neck is removed, the base is completely out of sight. The towbars are available in two styles – vertically and horizontally detachable.
The vertically detachable towbar has been the first choice for vehicle manufacturers OEM and OES equipment for nearly twenty-five years. During this time the design has evolved as eurobars and is accepted within the towbar industry as the premier product in its class in Europe.
The efficiency of Detachable Towbars
These bars are just as safe and sturdy as a fixed towbar, with the added benefit of being able to remove the neck. Some detachable towbars allow one to tow and carry bikes at the same time and when not towing, it becomes almost invisible once removed.
It doesn’t affect the car’s appearance and is easy to use, remove and store. Once the vehicle owners decide which towbar neck type is best for them, thereafter comes the preference of detachable or fixed towbar. However, the towbar option depends on the make, age and model of the automobile.
The installation is nearly always invisible and leaves minimal bumper cut when a bumper cut is necessary. Installation companies' close links with vehicle manufacturers allow them to recommend the necessary original equipment cover plates, if available. This type of towbars allows easy removal and fitting of the tow ball neck via a quick release system.
Conclusion
Some towbars are better suited to towbar cycle carriers, whilst others work better if the car has reversing sensors and the owner doesn’t want to trigger them. The best towbar for a vehicle depends on its model and the towbars that are compatible. Getting a towbar fixed by a professional is the best option to ensure safety while towing.