What type of modification is a tow bar?
In insurance terms, fitting a towbar is classified as a car modification.
Are Oris towbars any good?
ORIS horizontally detachable towbars are an excellent choice with their high quality, user-friendly operation and excellent price/performance ratio. Those who only rarely pull heavy loads should opt for the vertically detachable towbars from ORIS.
What is a type approved towbar?
Towbars on sale in Europe are designed to fit vehicle manufacturers’ official mounting points and are required to be type approved. Type approval is governed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) who oversees testing and ensure that strict quality management systems are in place. …
Are there different types of towbars?
There are two different styles of towbars, fixed and detachable, both of which are available in swan neck and flange styles. Choosing a towbar can be confusing due to the wide variety of options. However, most modern vehicles have options for all towbar styles and types.
Is it legal to fit a towbar yourself?
Anyone could fit their own towbar if they really wanted to by following the fitting instructions provided with the towbar. Not only is fitting it by yourself a huge safety concern, but you could also be invalidating the towbar or car manufacturers warranty by doing the work yourself.
Do I need to tell my insurance about a towbar?
Do I need to let my insurance company know if I have a towbar fitted? Yes. Any modifications to your vehicle can affect your insurance policy, which means you will need to inform your company if you are planning on having a towbar so they can adjust your policy details accordingly.
Should you grease a detachable towbar?
o You do not need to grease the towball, but you should grease the receiver-end of a detachable. o You could damage your towbar by failing to use or care for your towbar correctly. Re-torque all fixings to the values specified on the installation instructions. Repair any damage to the paint finish.
Do you need a Licence to fit a towbar?
Do I need to have the towbar professionally fitted? The towbar must be installed correctly under the EC94/20 regulations as an incorrectly installed towbar is dangerous and illegal. However there is no requirement for the towbar to be installed professionally, there is no qualification required under the regulations.
What is the cheapest type of towbar?
flange towbar
A flange towbar sits under your bumper and the towball is bolted on to the faceplate with either 2 or 4 bolts. This is usually the cheapest type of towbar and is generally the most common in the UK.
Can a towbar be fitted to any car?
If you already have a towbar and want to transfer it onto another vehicle, technically it can be done – if you are transferring it to the exact same make and model. However, it needs to comply with EU regulations, be type-approved and in good working condition.
What’s the difference between 7 and 13 pin towbar?
The difference between a 7-pin and 13-pin plug is that a 13-pin plug has more functions. A 7-pin plug only supplies in basic lighting, such as blinkers and brake lights. Perfect for bike carriers. The additional pins in the 13-pin plug are used for the reversing lights and the rear mist light, among other things.