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 have...
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 and...
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 lot...
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...
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 of...
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...
Dedicated Towbar Wiring Kits This guide will explain the need for these dedicated/specific wiring kits to be fitted on newer vehicles when installing a towbar, so the next time you are planning to install a...
European type approval 94/20/EC In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger Carrying Vehicles up to 3500kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted with European Type Approved...
This guide is to inform towbar uses about the EC directive that is in place for towbars and how it will effect them. What Vehicles are affected by the European type approval (EC94/20)? The Vehicles that are...
Different types of tow bars As there is more choice of tow bars we hope to help you chose the correct towbar for the application you require meaning that you will not have any problems with the tow bar you buy...