What are the requirements for a tow bar?
Your towbar ball should not be too worn and the locking mechanism should function properly for a detachable towbar. In addition, three important requirements are checked. The towbar has to have a type test. This is listed on the type plate of your towbar.
Is it legal to have a towbar on your car?
If you have a towbar installed on your car, several legal rules and requirements are in effect. If you are driving with a trailer, caravan, boat trailer or horsebox attached, there are many rules to follow at home and abroad as well. During the MOT test, your towbar construction is checked as well.
Is there an alternative to a tow bar?
A towbar with detachable ball could be an alternative. The rules and regulations with regard to towbars and trailers are subject to change. We recommend regularly checking the DVSA website in order to stay abreast of the latest applicable rules and regulations.
Can a ball head be removed from a tow bar?
As simple as it sounds, removable ball head tow bars have specially designed quick fit and quick release ball heads so that you do not have the ball head protruding from the rear of the vehicle whereas the fixed ball heads are not designed to be removed once fitted or could be welded solidly to the bar.
What happens if a tow bar goes wrong?
These cables will be tethered between your two vehicles, serving as a catch if anything goes wrong in the attaching of your tow bar. This means that if anything goes awry, and your cargo becomes detached from your towing vehicle, the safety cables will catch it.
What do you need for a HMMWV tow bar?
The new bracket requires different screws and locknuts than the original setup, but the washers and mounting torque (90 lb-ft) are unchanged. Here’s what you’ll need: HMMWVs… Qty Bracket Screw Locknut Washer Item 2540-01-599-0075 5305-00-071-2071 5310-01-548-1848 5310-01-121-1703 1 2 3 4 NSN You bet, Master Sergeant! The tow bar for
Do you have to wire a tow bar to your car?
Before attaching your car to your towing vehicle, you need to wire the tow bar to ensure that your braking lights will flow between both electrical systems of your vehicles. Ensuring that your brake and turn signal lights work in tandem for both vehicles is necessary for the safety of those on the road with you.
Where to store a tow bar when not in use?
These are preferred, because you won’t need to detach them from the front of your towed vehicle. You can also store them on the back of your towed vehicle when the bar isn’t in use. If you choose to use a car-mounted tow bar, then you’ll have to keep it stored on the front of your towed vehicle. You can more easily detach these when not in use.