Fixed Towbars
Professional Fixed Towbar Installation for Cars, Vans & SUVs
Fixed towbars are a strong and reliable towing solution permanently attached to your vehicle. We supply and fit both fixed flange and fixed swan neck towbars for cars, vans, SUVs and commercial vehicles, with dedicated electrics and coding available where required on compatible vehicles.
Looking for a fixed towbar near you? Whether you regularly tow caravans, trailers, bike carriers or commercial equipment, we can help you choose the right fixed towbar for your vehicle and towing requirements.
Dedicated Electrics Available
Professional Mobile Installation
Fixed Flange & Swan Neck Options
Cars, Vans & Commercial Vehicles Covered
Vehicle Coding Where Required
TYPES OF FIXED TOWBARS
We install two main types of fixed towbars to suit your vehicle and towing needs
Fixed Flange vs Swan Neck Towbars
Choosing the right fixed towbar often comes down to how you use your vehicle and what you tow most frequently. Both flange and swan neck towbars are strong and reliable towing options, but they each offer different advantages depending on your requirements.
Features
Flange Towbars
Swan Neck Towbars
Bike racks while towing
Commercial use
Cleaner appearances
Accessory compatibility
Popular on modern vehicles
Ideal for work vehicles
Better aesthetics
AL-KO compatible
WHY CHOOSE A FIXED TOWBAR?
Maximum Strength
Designed for regular towing and heavy loads.
Reliable & Durable
Built to last with high quality materials.
Versatile Use
Perfect for trailers, caravans, horse boxes and bike racks.
Type Approved
All towbar and electrics are fully type approved.
What Is a Flange Towbar?
A flange towbar uses a visible bolted towball attached to a mounting plate beneath the rear bumper. Traditionally, flange towbars were the standard towing option in the UK and they remain extremely popular today, particularly for commercial vehicles, regular towing and customers requiring additional towing accessories.
One of the biggest advantages of a flange towbar is its versatility. The bolted design allows for additional accessories and towing systems that are not always possible with a swan neck towbar.
Flange Towbars Are Popular For:
✔ Commercial vehicles
✔ Vans and pickups
✔ Caravan towing
✔ Heavy-duty towing
✔ Bike carriers
✔ Ball & pin towing systems
✔ Accessory compatibility
Advantages of a Flange Towbar
Excellent Accessory Compatibility
Flange towbars allow the use of additional towing accessories including ball and pin hitches, bumper protectors and some bike carrier systems. They are often preferred for work vehicles and customers requiring flexibility.
Ideal for Bike Carriers While Towing
One of the major advantages of a flange towbar is that certain bike carriers can remain fitted while towing, depending on the setup used. This makes them particularly popular with caravan owners and customers travelling with bikes.
Strong & Practical Design
Flange towbars are designed for regular towing and heavy use. They remain one of the most practical towing solutions available for trailers, caravans and commercial towing applications.
Popular on Commercial Vehicles
Many vans, pickups and commercial vehicles continue to use flange towbars due to their practicality and compatibility with different towing systems.
Common Vehicles
What Is a Swan Neck Towbar?
A swan neck towbar uses a curved neck design which provides a cleaner and more factory-style appearance compared to a flange towbar. Swan neck towbars have become increasingly popular on modern vehicles, SUVs and family cars because of their more discreet design.
The curved neck can also help reduce the likelihood of parking sensors detecting the towbar, although this can still happen depending on the vehicle and sensor setup.
Swan Neck Towbars Are Popular For:
✔ Modern vehicles
✔ SUVs and family cars
✔ Premium vehicles
✔ Caravan towing
✔ Cleaner appearance
✔ Improved aesthetics
Advantages of a Swan Neck Towbar
Cleaner Factory-Style Appearance
Swan neck towbars are often chosen for their more discreet appearance. The curved neck design can look more integrated with the vehicle compared to a traditional flange towbar.
Better Ground Clearance
The design of a swan neck towbar can provide slightly improved clearance and a cleaner finish beneath the rear bumper.
Popular for Caravan Towing
Many caravan owners prefer swan neck towbars because of their cleaner appearance and compatibility with AL-KO stabilisers where applicable.
Reduced Parking Sensor Interference
Because the neck design is more compact, swan neck towbars can be less likely to trigger rear parking sensors compared to some flange towbar setups, although this can still vary depending on the vehicle.
Common Vehicles
Why choose a Detachable Towbar instead?
Some customers prefer detachable towbars because the towball can be completely removed when not in use. This provides the cleanest appearance possible and can help completely eliminate visible towbar hardware behind the vehicle.
Detachable towbars are especially popular on premium vehicles where aesthetics are important.
Which Fixed Towbar is Best For Your Vehicle?
If you regularly tow trailers, use bike carriers or require additional towing accessories, a flange towbar is often the best option because of its versatility and compatibility.
If appearance and a cleaner factory-style finish are more important, a swan neck towbar may be the better choice for your vehicle.
We can help recommend the right towbar based on your vehicle, towing requirements and intended usage.
Dedicated Electrics and Vehicle Coding
We supply and fit dedicated electrics for many modern vehicles, with coding carried out where required on compatible vehicles.
Dedicated electrics can help ensure:
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Trailer stability systems function correctly
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Parking sensors operate properly
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Bulb monitoring systems work correctly
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Vehicle safety systems integrate correctly
VEHICLE SPECIFIC FITTING
All fixed towbars we supply and fit are vehicle specific, ensuring a precise fit and maintaining your vehicle's safety systems and warranty.
OEM quality towbars
Vehicle specific mounting
Dedicated Electrics
Vehicle coding if required
RECENT FIXED TOWBAR INSTALLATIONS
Ford Ranger - Fixed Flange with Ball and Pin hitch
✔ Heavy-duty towing solution
✔ Ideal for agricultural and commercial use
✔ Allows compatibility with pin & ball towing systems
✔ Fitted with 13-pin electrics
MAN - Fixed Flange with AL-KO ball
✔ Fixed flange towbar
✔ AL-KO towball fitted
✔ Compatible with AL-KO stabiliser hitch
✔ Ideal for caravan towing
✔ 13-pin electrics installed
Ford Transit Custom - Fixed Flange and Tow Step Fitted
✔ Fixed flange towbar supplied and fitted
✔ Rear access step installed for easier loading
✔ Suitable for commercial and fleet vehicles
✔ Designed for regular towing and everyday use
✔ Professional mobile installation completed on-site
Looking For Fixed Towbar Fitting Near Me?
Mobile Towbars 2U supplies and installs fixed flange and swan neck towbars across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. We provide professional mobile fitting at your home or workplace.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between a fixed flange towbar and fixed swan neck towbar?
A flange towbar uses a visible bolted mounting plate while a swan neck towbar uses a curved neck design for a cleaner appearance.
Which towbar is best for caravans?
Both flange and swan neck towbars are suitable for caravans depending on the setup and towing requirements.
Can I use a bike rack with a flange towbar?
Yes, flange towbars are often preferred for bike carriers and accessory compatibility.
Do modern vehicles require coding?
Many modern vehicles require coding when fitting dedicated electrics and towing systems.
Are swan neck towbars AL-KO compatible?
Many swan neck towbars are compatible with AL-KO stabilisers depending on the setup used.
Do fixed towbars affect parking sensors?
Fixed towbars can sometimes trigger parking sensors depending on the vehicle. Swan neck designs are often less likely to do so.
Are fixed towbars stronger than detachable towbars?
No. Both are tested to the same standards and towing capacity is determined by the vehicle manufacturer rather than whether the towbar is fixed or detachable.
Do you do towbar installations near me?
If you are in South yorkshire or any of its surrounding areas then yes, we will come to you.
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