When chosing the right towbar for your car there are a number of options available.
A 50mm towball is bolted to a two or four hole plate that also allows the fitting of accessories such as a towbar mounted cycle carrier.
Tow and carry cycles at the same time
Bumper shields can be fitted
On some towbars the towing height can be adjusted on the four-hole plate
A choice of towing couplings and accessories can be fitted
Neater in appearance than the flange type but not as versatile. Cycle carriers are available for this type of bar but you cannot tow at the same time.
Compatible with AL-KO stabilisers
Less likely to trigger reversing sensors than a flange type
Similar in appearance to the swan neck design with the added advantage of being removable when not in use.
Towball is removed when not in use to ensure maximum invisibility
Unrestricted access to the boot
Compatible with AL-KO and other friction type stabilisers
Won't trigger reversing sensors when not towing
This version offers all the versatility of a fixed flange bar whilst leaving very little of the towbar visible when detached.
Tow and carry bikes at the same time
The towball is removed when not in use to ensure maximum invisibility
AL-KO towballs can be fitted
Won't trigger reversing sensors when not towing
A choice of towing couplings and accescsories can be fitted
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The video below shows Tow Trust's detachable mechanism