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Towbar Fitting Services in Telford, UK

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

What Makes Telford Towbar Fitting the Best?

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!

Towbar Fitting Costs: What You May Need to Know?

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:

Choose from three types of Towbars:

1. Detached

  • Suitable for vehicles with reversing sensors
  • In most instances, the system is completely invisible once the neck is removed
  • Compatible with AL-KO and other friction style stabilisers
  • Allows free access to the rear of the vehicle
  • Lockable with a set of two keys provided
  • Storage bag provided for safekeeping once next is removed

2. Flange

  • Popular in the UK
  • It can be used with accessories such as bumper guard and tow-steps
  • Tow ball height can be adjusted on some commercial vehicles
  • Capable of using accessories like some models of cycle carriers whilst towing

3. Swan Neck

  • Compatible for use with AL-KO stabiliser without the requirements of a replacement ball
  • Less likely to affect reversing sensors
  • Not compatible with common accessories such as bumper protectors or tow-steps
  • It cannot be used for a cycle carrier whilst towing at the same time
  • More aesthetically pleasing than a flange style towbar

Electrics

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:

  • 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. We never fit by-pass or universal electrics to your vehicle!

  • 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 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!

Telford Towbar - BLOG Social Media Free entry to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum for all our Customers

Free Entry to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum for all our Customers

Yes you read that right! We offer all our customer the oppourtunity to take themselves and 5 guests to the Ironbridge George Museums.

Blists Hill open air museum Ironbridge.

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

Telford Towbar - BLOG Social Media Templates Three Simple Steps to a Mobile Towbar Fitting

Three Simple Steps to a Mobile Towbar Fitting

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

Why Do We Call Ourselves Mobile?

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:

First Step

Choose from three types of Towbars:

1. Detached

  • Suitable for vehicles with reversing sensors
  • In most instances, the system is completely invisible once the neck is removed
  • Compatible with AL-KO and other friction style stabilisers
  • Allows free access to the rear of the vehicle
  • Lockable with a set of two keys provided
  • Storage bag provided for safekeeping once next is removed

2. Flange

  • Popular in the UK
  • It can be used with accessories such as bumper guard and tow-steps
  • Tow ball height can be adjusted on some commercial vehicles
  • Capable of using accessories like some models of cycle carriers whilst towing

3. Swan Neck

  • Compatible for use with AL-KO stabiliser without the requirements of a replacement ball
  • Less likely to affect reversing sensors
  • Not compatible with common accessories such as bumper protectors or tow-steps
  • It cannot be used for a cycle carrier whilst towing at the same time
  • More aesthetically pleasing than a flange style towbar

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.

Second Step

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?

  • Left indicator
  • Right indicator
  • Taillights
  • Fog lights
  • Brake lights

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?

  • Left indicator
  • Right indicator
  • Taillights
  • Fog lights
  • Brake lights
  • Reverse lights
  • Caravan electric (inside)

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.

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