The UK is a nation of drivers, and we like to get out there on the road. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to have a car that can safely tow your caravan or trailer.
At Telford Towbars in Telford Shropshire, we have all the information you need to tow your caravan or trailer safely and efficiently. From what type of car is best suited for towing, how much weight can be pulled, and more! If you’re new to this world, then we are here to help. Our advice will make sure that your journey is safe and enjoyable every time.
You don’t want any surprises when it comes time to hit the road with your new caravan or trailer in tow. That’s why we provide everything you need right here on our website so that there are no unpleasant surprises along the way.
After spending lots of money on a holiday, the last thing anyone wants is that something unexpected like a faulty brake light switch could ruin it all at once!
So please read our blog post before heading out into the great unknown with us by your side every step of the way!
Safety is Essential
Click through now and learn about how Telford Towbars UK can help keep you safe while travelling with your caravan or trailer today! We even give you tips on how to reverse!
Telford Towbars are designed and installed to be used with any vehicle, and we will help you overcome these problems so that you can go anywhere with complete confidence. Our towbars for cars or vans are made from high-quality materials, and they come with all of the fittings, clamps, bolts etc., needed to install them properly onto your vehicle. We have state of the art bays for you to bring your car or van to be fitted with the correct towbar! by our expert team here in Telford.
So what are you waiting for? Get yours today!
Remember!
If you want a hassle-free road trip, make sure that the car and tow bar is secure. There’s no point in putting yourself or those around you in a potentially dangerous situation when there is an easy fix: securing all connections first.
The maximum towing weight for your vehicle is a critical factor and can be challenging to find.
On the road, you might not know the correct weight limit of your car. This means that you could exceed it and damage your vehicle or, even worse, cause an accident!
Telford Towbars UK has created a search engine that will help you find this information in seconds. Our website also allows customers to purchase tow bars online with free delivery on orders over £50 (excl VAT). We have been selling tow bars since 2002, and we are proud of our A+ rating from Trustpilot and our 5-star reviews on Facebook and Google+.
Don’t hesitate to contact us today at tel: 01952608750 or get in touch by filling out our contact form.
So now it’s time to purchase a bike rack.
We’ve established this guide to assist you to discover the ideal rack for you, your bike and your way of life.
You have most probably spent a lot of time and money to find the right gear for your outdoor pursuits. Therefore you will want to ensure that it will get you to where you want to go safely, so you can enjoy your bikes and have some fun.
Here at Telford Towbars, we can give you the right advice for the best bike rack to suit your car and your needs.
Facts to consider before choosing your bike rack:
This may sound a bit odd, however, you do need to consider all your activities, that you want to do throughout the year, activities such as paddle boarding, and skiing may make a difference to what you need and these bike racks may save you money in the long term. If in doubt speak to our experts they will advise you on the best bike racks in the UK that are available.
What year make and model is your car?
It is important that you get a car rack that is suitable for your car or van. Safety and compliance are top of our list so please ask if you are in doubt.
What has your vehicle already got?Â
It may already have roof crossbars or a receiver trailer hitch if so what is the size? You may need a towbar fitted, Telford Towbars can advise you on the correct one for your car. All major car rack manufacturers have vehicle fit guides that will help you choose your bike rack
Let’s see if we can help you to choose a bike rack for your car.
Steel frame (with aluminium rails) towbar bike rack. Suitable for E-bikes and fat bikes. Tilting system to allow easy access to the trunk. Antitheft system. Available in 3 models;
Designed for: 2-4 bikes with a maximum payload of 60 kg
Anti-theft system: included
Warranty: 2 years
Features:
Compact and lightweight, Antares is the new foldable towbar bike rack with a quick-lock system, made with a sturdy steel frame and large aluminium wheel rails. Ideal for E-bikes and Fat Bikes. Antares is equipped with a pedal-controlled tilting system and a double anti-theft device for the bike rack and the bikes.
Designed for: 2 bikes with a maximum payload of 60 kg
Anti-theft system: included
Please note that we supply UK lights in addition to the European lights for UK compliance
Warranty: 2 years
Functional and easy-to-use upright bike rack fulfilling all basic needs.
So why a Towbar Mounted Rack?
Towbar–mounted bike racks are the most common style of bike carrier. We can install your bike rack here in Telford, or you can purchase online and do it yourself.
The bike racks can carry up to four bikes which are ideal for a family or one bike.
Your bikes are easy to mount and lift onto the rack.
So why a Rooftop bike rack?
Having a rooftop bike rack will give you full access to your boot.
You will not require a towbar or it allows you to have a trailer as well, with a towbar.
If storage space is a problem, this could be your solution.
Remember you can only carry two bikes.
Depending on the type of vehicle you have and the number of bikes it’s always worth researching which bike rack is best for you.
Check out our website for all the information you need and our video demonstrations which may help you to choose what is best for you.
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A towbar is a device that you can use on your car to hook up to the base plate on your trailer or caravan so that your car pulls it smoothly and safely without you worrying too much!
We are the towbar specialists in Telford and work throughout the UK to make sure you are safe on the road when towing.
We all use our cars for different reasons and quite often you may need to have a tow bar installed on your car whether it is for a family holiday or taking a trailer full of garden waste to the recycling centre.
Some cars and vans may be fitted with a towbar as standard, however, the majority will have to have a towbar installed later.
As towbar specialists in Telford, we strongly recommend you use the experts when fitting a towbar safety is vital.
The first thing at Telford Towbars we help you with is what type of towbar and why?
We start by looking at what weight you may likely be towing and the contents of what you may need to tow?
There is a huge difference between a caravan and a trailer so we need to be sure before you invest in installing a towbar what you will be towing. Otherwise, it can become an expensive game!
The last thing you want is the bodywork of your car or van ripped away driving down the road as this would be very expensive!
As Towbar Specialists in Telford, our experts will make sure that nothing like that will happen. Compliance and safety is our priority we make sure that all our parts are road legal and safe.
Don’t worry if you only use your towbar for a few months in the year Telford towbar specialists offer annual checks of your vehicle for peace of mind.
It’s important you check you are licensed to tow anything on the roads. Remember learners are not allowed to tow on British roads and when you got your driving license may make a difference so, please check with the DVLA.
Choose from three types of Towbars:
1. Detached
2. Flange
3. Swan Neck
You are now a step closer to your mobile towbar fitting.
Once you have chosen what type of towbar, then you can select the type of electrics, or we can advise you.
Telford Towbar Specialists can help you with any queries you have about towbars. You can go onto our website to find out what type of towbar you need and the costing, you can book an appointment with us or you can simply call us on:
The first thing at Telford Towbars we help you with is what type of towbar and why?
Do we start by looking at what towbar towing weight you may likely be towing and the contents of what you may need to tow?
There is a huge difference between a caravan and a trailer so we need to be sure before you invest in installing a towbar what you will be towing. Otherwise, it can become an expensive game!
The last thing you want is the bodywork of your car or van ripped away driving down the road as this would be very expensive!
As Towbar Specialists in Telford, our experts will make sure that nothing like that will happen. Compliance and safety is our priority we make sure that all our parts are road legal and safe.
We always check the recommended weight limit when you are choosing your towbar.
Don’t worry if you only use your towbar for a few months in the year Telford towbar specialists offer annual checks of your vehicle for peace of mind.
It’s important you check you are licensed to tow anything on the roads. Remember learners are not allowed to tow on British roads and when you got your driving license may make a difference so, please check with the DVLA. For more information check out our page: https://telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/safe-and-legal-towing
As Towbar specialists in Telford, we do the fitting for all three.
How to choose your towbar?
1. Detached
2. Flange
3. Swan Neck
Don’t let us forget about towbar weight and capacity.
Details of the towing capacity for your vehicle that are found in the owner’s handbook, the manufacturer’s website and on other websites should only be taken as a guide.
The actual, exact and only towing capacity figure that should be used for your vehicle is the one that is stamped on the Vehicle Identification Number Plate, VIN Plate.
The VIN plate will display either 3 or 4 sets of weights, it is these weights that VOSA or the other vehicle authorities use to determine whether your vehicle is towing or being driven within the law.
The manufacturer’s recommended maximum towing capacity for your vehicle is the gross vehicle weight subtracted from gross train weight. (4200kg – 2505kg = 1695Kg)
This calculation is based on a fully laden vehicle.
Note:
Certain performance, hybrid and city-car models or similar variants of standard models are not homologated to tow, this means that the vehicle manufacturer has deemed that the model is unsuitable for use as a tow vehicle. With this type of vehicle, the towing capacity will equate to zero or a gross train weight will not be displayed.
The main non – LGV (unified) licence categories are:
Category A: Motorcycles (with or without a sidecar), including tricycles and mopeds.
Category B: Motor vehicles with:
Trailers being towed by vehicles in this category must either:
Drivers of vehicles in this category wishing to tow trailers that do not comply with either of the above conditions must have a B + E entitlement.
Booking is simple you can call us on +44 (0)1952 608750
You can follow the booking process on our website: https://telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/
Or book a Call Back: https://telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/contact/request-callback
Remember, there is always a cuppa waiting!
In the heart of Telford, you will find Telford Towbars. Born out of a passion for innovation, safety and simplicity, the biggest and best towbar installation specialist
The newly established three-bay towbar fitting specialists in Telford, have drawn on 19 years of being the UK’s leading designer of vehicle specific wiring kits. We are leaders in design and manufacture and are original equipment for many motor companies. Our towbar fitting services supply thousands of towing solutions every month in the UK.
Telford Towbars are NTTA Quality Assured, and to back this with our unique lifetime warranty to both towbar and wiring kit. Couple this with our free annual health check on your towing solution, and there’s no need to look elsewhere.
Our 5-star user rating gives absolute peace of mind that you are making the right choice. Our advanced, in-house coding solutions ensure that your motor is correctly coded to manufacturers specifications, activating all extra safety features as the factory intended.
You only fit a towing solution to your vehicle once; FIT THE BEST!
Remember adding a towbar and the electrics will give you such versatility so you can get more enjoyment out of your car.
Here at Telford Towbars, your safety is our priority. That is why we prefer you to get your towbar fitted in the hands of our specialists.
Towbar fitting costs vary; that is why all the prices are broken down for you on our website, or you can speak to one of our team members.
One of the main factors affecting the cost is the type of vehicle you have. Different manufacturers use various fixing methods, and these all add to the cost.
At Telford Towbars, we do three different types of towbar fitting, and these are:
1. Detached
2. Flange
3. Swan Neck
Another essential for a towbar fitting is the electric kit.
This increases the towbar fitting cost, and we offer the best kits for reliability and endurance.
We can advise you or choose which one is the best for your use and your type of vehicle. Telford towbars will not let you leave our workshop without your electrics being legally compliant for whatever you want to use it for.
Towbar fitting costs vary according to your type of vehicle; it doesn’t always mean the bigger your car, the more expensive it will be.
Again, we always make sure that whatever your vehicle model, we are compliant with each individual manufacture and will not affect your vehicle’s warranty.
Let’s explain our Electrics:
When you are towing a standard trailer or have a lighting board attached and even a bike carrier, a 7-pin vehicle specific kit will enable all of your light functions for this job. A 7-pin Vehicle Specific Single Electrics kit provides all of the basic legal lighting requirements for towing and harnesses perfectly with your car. We never fit by-pass or universal electrics to your vehicle!
You will need a 13-pin Vehicle Specific Electrics kit for towing a caravan because it provides all of the legal lighting requirements for towing, as well as powering the electrics inside your caravan. Most caravans manufactured after January 2009 will have 13-pin electrics and will also connect to your reverse lights whilst providing a full power supply inside your caravan. Please note that if you have the older 12n 12s style electrics, we will still fit the latest electrics to your vehicle and simply provide a 12n 12s to 13 pin adapter.
If you are still unsure about what electrics to use for your towbar fitting, then please don’t hesitate to call us on +44 (0)1952 608750
Booking is simple you can call us on +44 (0)1952 608750
You can follow the booking process on our website: https://telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/
Or book a Call Back: https://telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/contact/request-callback
Remember, there is always a cuppa waiting!
Yes you read that right! We offer all our customer the oppourtunity to take themselves and 5 guests to the Ironbridge George Museums.
How do i get my free passes?
Its very simple when placing your booking please let us know you would like to take advantage of the passes. They are on a first come first service basis so make sure you give us plenty of notice. If you a placing a order for products in the shop for mail order then please let us know at the checkout how many passes you would like. Please note that the passes need to be collected from and retuned to Telford Towbars after your visit.
Can i visit Ironbridge Gorge whilst having my towbar fitted?
Absolutley yes! Many customer make a day out whilst having a towbar fitted. Simply drop your car off with us in the morning and then take one of our loan vehicles free of charge and have a day out on us. 2 adults and 4 children would cost £92 for the Blist Hill victorian town alone! With our passes you get access to all of the attractions on the house.
What are the Ironbridge Museums?
A World Heritage Site and the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, the Ironbridge Gorge is home to some amazing museums that make for an unforgettable experience.
Blist Hill Victorian Town.
Rocket yourself back to the age of steam and see life more than 100 years ago at the open-air museum! Have fun at the brand-new Outdoor Adventure. https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/blists-hill-victorian-town/
ENGINUITY
Enjoy our new interactives, table-top experiments and old-favourites. Enginuity is back… better than ever! https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/enginuity/
JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM
Explore the home of British tile design and see galleries packed with dazzling examples from the very best designers. https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/jackfield-tile-museum/
COALPORT CHINA MUSEUM
Be wowed by some of the finest examples of Coalport & Caughley China and enjoy brand new family activities. https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/coalport-china-museum/
COALBROOKDALE MUSEUM OF IRON
Coalbrookdale changed the world forever… discover how with family trails, galleries and interactives. https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/coalbrookdale-museum-of-iron/
What are you waiting for?
If you are looking for a Towbar instalation for your vehicle visit our simple quote system here https://www.telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/search/car-reg-search and get booking or simply give us a call on 01952 608750 Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm or fill in our contact us form here https://www.telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/contact/request-callback
Here at Telford Towbars, we want you to have a pleasant experience of getting the right mobile towbar for your vehicle along with the proper mobile towbar fitting services.
The reason for this is not only are you getting the correct equipment that you need, but your safety on the road is important to us.
We are proud to say our experience and innovation has made us the best mobile towbar specialists in Telford
Because we can keep you mobile whilst your car is in our workshop being professionally fitted by our experts here in Telford.
We can supply you with a courtesy car free of charge and you can even have an automatic.
And guess what?
If you are travelling a distance, you can make use of our National Heritage here in Telford, we are sponsors of the Iron Bridge Museum so we can offer free tickets for a maximum of six people for an excellent day out: https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/.
Towbars have been extremely popular over the last year with more and more people staying at home in the UK for their holidays or taking their cars, trailers, campervans etc. into Europe to avoid trains and aeroplanes.
We will explain the different types to simplify the process and help you choose the correct towbar for your use.
So here we go…
If you are using our website Telford Towbars or speaking to someone, these are the steps we will talk through or explain:
Choose from three types of Towbars:
2. Flange
3. Swan Neck
You are now a step closer to your mobile towbar fitting.
Once you have chosen what type of towbar, then you can select the type of electrics, or we can advise you. There are two types, and here we explain the difference to help you with what you need.
1. 7-pin Vehicle Specific Single Electrics
When you are towing a standard trailer or have a lighting board attached and even a bike carrier, a 7-pin vehicle specific kit will enable all of your light functions for this job. A 7-pin Vehicle Specific Single Electrics kit provides all of the basic legal lighting requirements for towing and harnesses perfectly with your car. Here at Telford Towbars, we never fit by-pass or universal electrics to your vehicle!
What can a 7-pin electric socket power do?
2. 13-pin Vehicle Specific Electrics
You will need a 13-pin Vehicle Specific Electrics kit for towing a caravan because it provides all of the legal lighting requirements for towing, as well as powering the electrics inside your caravan. Most caravans manufactured after January 2009 will have 13-pin electrics and will also connect to your reverse lights whilst providing a full power supply inside your caravan. Please note that if you have the older 12n 12s style electrics, we will still fit the latest electrics to your vehicle and provide a 12n 12s to 13 pin adapter.
What can a 13-pin electric socket power do?
That’s it!
Your next step is to get it fitted by our mobile towbar specialists here in Telford.
And don’t forget we want to keep you mobile with the offer of a courtesy car and you can have a day out at the Iron Bridge Museum which is a great day out for the family.
Telford Towbars hope you have found this helpful information about mobile towbars and has helped you to choose the best towbar for you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us either via our website; https://telfordtowbars.co.uk/shop/ or call us on 01952608750.
Bikes can be transported by car, van, or motorhome. We do this at Telford Towbars; we offer the best bike racks in the UK.
It is important as our customer that you understand the features and benefits of our specific bike racks to choose the best one for you.
If you are transporting bikes by car, there are a few options you can use either the rear bike carrier or you have the option of transporting bikes on the roof.
If you are using the rear of the car, you will need a towbar. The rear bike carrier is placed on the towbar and fixed to the ball head. At Telford Towbars, we will make sure that the rear bike rack has a lighting system and a license plate, making sure they are in full view for safety.
If you are transporting bikes on a roof, a roof-mounted bike rack is required, and it is more complex than the rear bike rack fitting. The type of bike rack you need will depend on how many bikes you want to transport and the type of vehicle you have. At Telford Towbars, we can advise you accordingly.
Let’s see if we can help you to choose:
Steel frame (with aluminium rails) towbar bike rack. Suitable for E-bikes and fat bikes. Tilting system to allow easy access to the trunk. Antitheft system. Available in 3 models;
Compact and lightweight, Antares is the new foldable towbar bike rack with a quick-lock system, made with a sturdy steel frame and large aluminium wheel rails. Ideal for E-bikes and Fat Bikes. Antares is equipped with a pedal-controlled tilting system and a double anti-theft device for the bike rack and the bikes.
Functional and easy-to-use upright bike rack fulfilling all basic needs.
Towbar–mounted bike racks are the most common style of the bike carrier. We can install your bike rack here in Telford, or you can purchase online and do it yourself.
The bike racks can carry up to four bikes which are ideal for a family or one bike.
Your bikes are easy to mount and lift onto the rack.
Having a rooftop bike rack will give you full access to your boot. You will not require a towbar or it allows you to have a trailer as well, with a towbar. If storage space is a problem, this could be your solution. Remember you can only carry two bikes.
Depending on the type of vehicle you have and the number of bikes it’s always worth researching which bike rack is best for you.
Check out our website for all the information you need and our video demonstrations which may help you to choose what is best for you.
The rules on what you can tow are different depending on when you passed your car driving test. The rules will change later in 2021. The new rules will still depend on when you originally passed your car driving test.There are different rules for towing if you live in Northern Ireland. Licences issued before 1 January 1997 you will not be affected by the changes. You’re usually allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer combination up to 8,250kg maximum authorised mass (MAM). View your driving licence information to check. You’re also allowed to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kg. MAM is the limit on how much the vehicle can weigh when it’s loaded.
Licences issued from 1 January 1997 to 18 January 2013
If you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997 to 18 January 2013, you can currently drive either of the following: a car or van up to 3,500kg MAM towing a trailer of up to 750kg MAM (up to 4,250kg in total)a trailer over 750kg MAM, as long as it is no more than the unladen weight of the towing vehicle (up to 3,500kg in total)You’ve had to pass a car and trailer driving test if you want to tow anything heavier.
Licences issued from 19 January 2013
If you passed your car driving test from 19 January 2013, you can currently drive either of the following: a car or van up to 3,500kg MAM towing a trailer of up to 750kg MAM (up to 4,250kg in total)a trailer over 750kg MAM as long as the combined MAM of the trailer and towing vehicle is no more than 3,500kg. You’ve had to pass a car and trailer driving test if you want to tow anything heavier.
What will change later in 2021
If you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997, you’ll be allowed to tow trailers up to 3,500kg MAM when the law changes. DVLA will update your driving licence record to show that you’re allowed to tow trailers. You’ll get category BE added to your driving licence when you get a new photocard driving licence. You do not need to contact DVLA for this to happen. It will be done automatically.The date the law will change has not yet been confirmed. Sign up for email alerts to be told when the law changes. Car and trailer driving tests are stopping from 20 September 2021. You can no longer book or take a car and trailer driving test from 20 September 2021. However, the law will not change until later in 2021.
What you can do until the law changes
Until the law changes later in autumn 2021, you must continue to follow the current rules about what you’re allowed to tow based on when you passed your car driving test. You can be fined up to £1,000, be banned from driving and get up to 6 penalty points on your driving licence if you tow anything heavier before the law changes. You’re only allowed to tow anything heavier if you’re being supervised. When you’re being supervised, you must:display L plates to the front of the car and the rear of the trailer be accompanied by a person who’s at least 21 years old and has had category BE on their driving licence for at least 3 years. Driving a car and trailer for the first time It’s best to take training from a driving instructor if you want to start driving a car and trailer.
The ‘National standard for driving cars and light vans’ tells you about the skills, knowledge and understanding you need to tow a trailer or caravan. You can also read about why learning to tow is important,safety checks you should do when you’re towing a trailer or caravan with a car.
Bill Harper joined local rugby club Telford Hornets in the North Midlands Shield game vs Shrewsbury on Saturday 11th September 2021 to present the club with the new shirts. A nail biting local derby resulting in a victory for Telford 20-19.
Bill Harper commenting on the day said ” It was importaint for our company to invest in such a fantastic club providing rugby for all ages. It was a real family day out and fantastic to see the younger age groups supporting their senior team”
