As I have been in the towing, towbar and trailer trade for over 20 years (Autowbars BFD) I hope to pass on some information. If buying used the 1st item to check is the structure of the trailer. Many may...
Trailer wiring guide This guide is to help you select the type of trailer plug and/or socket that you may require for your trailer / caravan and help you to wire it up. Types of plugs and sockets available...
All these different wiring options which one do I go for ? A towbar is not just the metal work that fits under the vehicle but there is another part to the fitment, that part are the electric‘s. There is a...
This guide is to give the law regarding weights and legal dimensions for a trailer to help you either build a trailer or tow legally Weights The most important thing to think of when building a trailer is...
Trailer lighting This is aimed to give a basic understanding of the trailer lighting requirements. You will be within the current law for use on the public highway if you follow the requirements below. Basic...
What is the Difference ?? In the beginning there was only one type of towbar in the UK. That was the two bolt on flange type towbar. This is the one that you still see the most of in the UK. Becoming a part...
This guide is to help you choose the correct wiring system or relay for your car. Car wiring systems have changed over recent years which has has made the wiring of a towbar much more complicated. Wiring a...
A 7 way bypass is designed for vehicles which have Multi-plex wiring, Cambus systems or Bulb Failure devices which where introduced around the year 2000. This bypass prevents any faults on the towing vehicle's...
With our large range of trailer wheels and tyres we are finding that we are regually asked what PCD means so we aim to make it very easy to work this out after reading this guide. First of all What does PCD...
Suspension This is very important as it is probably the most expensive part of your trailer, it is carrying all the weight and it will also be a key point in how the trailer tows. This is a necessity on a...