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Types of Towbars
Types of Towbars
We offer a range of towbars from all the leading manufacturers including, Witter, PCT, Brink, Bosal, Westfalia, Tow Trust and Watling to include fixed neck flange, swan neck and detachable systems.
There are three different types in common use:
Detachable
Allows the tow ball to be quickly detached from the vehicle and stored in the boot if you prefer to retain the original look of the vehicle. As the Swan Neck, this choice limits the use of the ball for cycle carriers to those deigned to attach directly on to the tow ball.
Swan Neck
The tow ball is an integral part of the bracket. This choice does not allow the use of cycle carriers that have a two bold fitting.
Flange Type
The tow ball is attached to the tow bracket by the means of two bolts. This allows a number of attachments to be secured to the tow bracket and also allows the tow ball to be replaced if it gets damaged or worn.
Electrical Connectors
There are three types of sockets used in the UK:
7 Pin (12N)
This is the most common and cost effective type of connector that has been used in the UK for many years. It will fulfil all normal rowing requirements and can be used with lighting boards, cycle carriers, caravans, garden trailers, plant trailers and horse boxes. In fact almost anything you can connect to a towbar that requires road lights.
7 Pin (12S)
The 12S connector has been used in the UK for many years. It provides a permanent and switched power supply and reverse light function. The permanent supply provides power to the interior lights when the engine is turned off and is switched to charge the caravan battery when the engine is running. The switched power supply provides power to the caravan fridge when the engine is running. A 12S socket can also be used for horse boxes with internal batteries and tipper trailers with electric lifts. It can be distinguished by a grey flip cover in most cases.
ISO 13 Pin
This is a single connector of similar size to that of a 7 pin connector but it contains both 12N and 12S functions in one. It is a sealed connection with a unique twist lock system that is secure, neat and reliable. All caravans manufactured for the 2009 season onwards will have an ISO 13 pin connector as standard. The trailer industry will move towards fitting 13 pin plugs and by 2012 we expect this to be the industry standard.
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