Detachable Towbars
Clean, Practical & Perfect for Modern Vehicles
Detachable towbars offer all the towing capability of a fixed towbar while allowing the towball to be removed when not in use. Popular on SUVs, saloons, hatchbacks and premium vehicles detachable towbars provide a cleaner factory-style appearance without compromising safety, towing capacity or reliability.
Looking for detachable towbar fitting near you? We supply and install detachable towbars at your home or workplace. Whether you're towing a caravan, trailer or using a bike carrier, a detachable towbar gives you the flexibility to tow when needed and remove the towball when it's not.
Fully Type Approved
Removable Neck & Towball Design
Dedicated Electrics Available
Vehicle Coding Where Required
Perfect For Practicality with Sleek Finish
What Is A Detachable Towbar?
A detachable towbar offers the same towing capability, safety standards and vehicle-specific weight ratings as a fixed towbar, with the added benefit of a detachable neck and towball assembly. When not in use, the neck can be quickly removed, leaving a cleaner and more discreet appearance at the rear of the vehicle. This makes detachable towbars particularly popular on modern SUVs, saloons and hatchbacks, while still being perfectly suited to caravan towing, trailers and bike carriers.
Why Choose a Detachable Towbar?
✔ Same towing capacity as fixed towbars
✔ Detachable neck & towball assembly
✔ Clean appearance when not towing
✔ Ideal for caravans and trailers
✔ Perfect for bike carriers
✔ Popular on SUVs, saloons & hatchbacks
✔ Dedicated electrics available
✔ Vehicle coding carried out where required
Detachable Towbars for Modern Vehicles
Audi Q5
BMW X5
VW Tiguan
Range Rover
Ford Kuga
Detachable Towbars For Caravan Towing
Detachable towbars are one of the most popular choices for caravan owners. They provide the same towing performance as a fixed towbar while allowing the towball to be removed when not in use.
✔ Suitable for regular caravan towing
✔ Same towing capacity as fixed towbars
✔ Compatible with many AL-KO stabiliser systems
✔ Clean appearance when not touring
✔ Excellent long-distance towing performance
Detachable Towbars For Bike Carriers
Detachable towbars are also an excellent option for customers using bike carriers.
Whether transporting mountain bikes, road bikes or electric bikes, a detachable towbar provides a secure mounting point while allowing the towball to be removed when not required.
✔ Ideal for family holidays
✔ Suitable for electric bike carriers
✔ Secure rear-mounted bike transport
✔ Removable when not in use
✔ Cleaner vehicle appearance
DETACHABLE VS FIXED
Features
Detachable
Fixed
Better Appearance
Commercial use
Caravan Towing
Bike rack compatibility
Ball and pin systems
Trailer towing
Heavy-duty work use
Need Commercial Or Heavy-Duty Towing?
Customers requiring ball & pin hitches, specialist towing accessories or regular commercial towing may be better suited to a fixed flange towbar.
VEHICLE SECURITY
Many customers fitting detachable towbars to premium vehicles also choose Ghost Immobilisers or insurance-approved vehicle trackers for added security.
RECENT DETACHABLE TOWBAR INSTALLATIONS
Audi A4 - Detachable with Vehicle Specific Wiring
✔ Detachable towbar
✔ Compatible with AL-KO stabiliser hitch
✔ Fitted for regular caravan towing
✔ 13-pin electrics installed
Audi SQ5 - Detachable with Dedicated Wiring Kit
✔ Removable towbar
✔ Compatible with AL-KO stabiliser hitch
✔ For bike rack fitting
✔ 13-pin electrics installed
Range Rover Evoque - Detachable with dedicated wiring
✔ Detachable swan neck
✔ For caravan towing
✔ Vehicle specific wiring
✔ 13-pin electrics installed
Looking For Detachable Towbar Fitting Near Me?
Mobile Towbars 2U supplies and installs detachable towbars for cars, SUVs and family vehicles throughout South Yorkshire and surrounding areas. We provide professional mobile fitting at your home or workplace with dedicated electrics and coding where required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are detachable towbars as strong as fixed towbars?
Yes. Detachable towbars are tested and approved to the same vehicle-specific towing limits as fixed towbars.
Can I tow a caravan with a detachable towbar?
Absolutely. Detachable towbars are widely used for caravan towing and provide the same towing performance as fixed towbars.
Can I use a bike rack?
Yes. Detachable towbars are commonly used with rear-mounted bike carriers.
Do detachable towbars affect parking sensors?
When fitted, some vehicles may still detect the towbar. However, removing the towball often helps reduce parking sensor interference.
Do modern vehicles require coding?
Many modern vehicles require coding when dedicated electrics are installed.
Are detachable towbars visible when removed?
On most vehicles the towball and neck are completely removed, leaving little or no visible hardware beneath the rear bumper.
Where do you do the towbar installation?
As long as we cover your area, we come to you and will do the towbar fitting at your home or workplace
Can you fit an immobiliser as well as a towbar?
Yes, we can fit both in one visit.
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