I'm interested in Fitting a Detachable Towbar. Are there any Pros and Cons I need to be aware of?
Choosing a towbar is not necessarily something that many people put a great deal of thought into. Still, one particular consideration that many people are attracted to is the opportunity of fitting a detachable towbar. The convenience of removing your towbar when you are not using it for long periods of time can be very tempting. For many people, a detachable towbar is particularly appealing. Let's examine the benefits and disadvantages of a detachable toolbar.
What is a Detachable Toolbar?
Before going any further and ensuring we cover all of the bases, let's examine precisely what a detachable toolbar is.
Essentially, a detachable toolbar is one of, if not the most popular, towbars fitted to cars in the United Kingdom. As the name suggests, a detachable toolbar offers all of the benefits of a towbar, with the added convenience that it can be detached when not in use. Typically, it uses a standard 50mm swan neck towball. These bolts are then easy to remove when not in use. The removal process is quick and easy and entails unlocking the towbar with a unique key which comes with the towbar and then carefully removing it.
What Are The Key Benefits of Investing in a Detachable Towbar?
It almost goes without saying that the primary benefit of a detachable towbar is that it is detachable. Some people find a towbar unsightly on their sleek vehicle, so removing it when not in use is a huge advantage. Another key benefit, which is becoming even more prevalent with modern cars, is that a detachable towbar will not interfere with rear parking sensors when removed from the vehicle.
If you have ever had a permanently fitted towbar on your vehicle, you will undoubtedly have experienced the pain of banging your shin against it while loading the boot. Because a towbar sits out from the bumper, this is an inevitable consequence of having a towbar fitted, but it is another issue that does not exist if you remove the towbar when not in use.
The final key benefit if you are a cyclist is that a detachable towbar can support towbar mounted cycle carriers. If and when you buy a cycle carrier, ensure that it is capable of mounting on the neck, as this will save you a lot of time and hassle because, essentially, your car can be used to tow trailers, etc or to carry bicycles.
A Detachable Towbar Sounds Perfect - Are There Any Drawbacks?
Depending on your point of view, there really are no drawbacks to this type of towbar. If you wanted to be pedantic, the only real negative is that a detachable towbar is more expensive than a non-detachable towbar to purchase. However, when you take into consideration all of the benefits that this type of towbar delivers, as outlined above, in most people's opinion, the benefits far outweigh the additional cost.
At Northwest Towbars we have established a reputation for being helpful, knowledgeable and delivering outstanding customer service. The aim of this article was to help educate our readers about this specific type of towbar. If you are interested in investing in a towbar, or want to ask further questions then call our friendly team on 0161 474 7474 to book an appointment, or just pop down at your convenience.