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Tow Bar Fitting in East Sussex
We offer quality assured tow bar fitting by our trained expert fitters that work with the utmost care.
We only fit the highest quality of tow bars with manufactures life time guarantees.
Fixed Flange
The fixed flange towbar is the most common style in the UK. It is compatible with our Easyfixx carriers and, our flange adaptor design that will enable you to tow and carry your bikes simultaneously.
Fixed Swan Neck
It is the most common design used in mainland Europe and is compatible with our Easyfixx carriers and our *swan neck adaptors that will allow you to tow and carry your bikes simultaneously.
Detachable Swan Neck
It is the costliest of the three designs, however it also has the most benefits. It has all the benefits of the swan neck design and more due to the fact it can be completely removed from your vehicle easily with its locking mechanism.
Our Tow Bar Fitting Service
All our fittings are done at our fitting centre in Uckfield, East Sussex.
You have the option to wait in our comfortable waiting room or we offer a pick up and drop off service, at a 50 mile radius of Uckfield, where we collect your vehicle from your home and will return it once the towbar has been fitted.
We aim to complete all our fittings within a couple of hours however some may take up to a whole day.
If you have any further questions please contact one of our specialist technicians on 01825729460
You have the option to wait in our comfortable waiting room or we offer a pick up and drop off service, at a 50 mile radius of Uckfield, where we collect your vehicle from your home and will return it once the towbar has been fitted.
We aim to complete all our fittings within a couple of hours however some may take up to a whole day.
If you have any further questions please contact one of our specialist technicians on 01825729460
Choosing The Right Tow Bar
Choosing a tow bar can be a confusing task so we have broken down the pros and cons of each style to help you choose the right tow bar for your vehicle.
Fixed Flange
The fixed flange towbar is the most common style in the UK. It is compatible with our Easyfixx carriers and, our flange adaptor design that will enable you to tow and carry your bikes simultaneously.
Pros
It is compatible with a large range of vehicles.
It will work with ALKO- stabilisers. ALKO Ball required, available from MAXXRAXX.
Flange towbars are often the most cost-effective option.
Most versatile design allowing addons such as bumper guards to be used and different tow balls to be fitted.
Cons
It could potentially trigger the reverse sensors
Some people believe its design to be less aesthetically pleasing due to its exposed fixings and the lack of non-detachable options.
Fixed Swan Neck *
It is the most common design used in mainland Europe and is compatible with our Easyfixx carriers and our *swan neck adaptors that will allow you to tow and carry your bikes simultaneously.
Pros
It has a slightly more discreate and aesthetically pleasing look than the fixed flange design.
It will also work with an ALKO stabiliser
Less likely to trigger the reverse sensors of your vehicle
Cons
Unable to change the tow ball
It is slightly more expensive than the flange design.
Detachable Swan Neck *
It is the costliest of the three designs, however it also has the most benefits. It has all the benefits of the swan neck design and more due to the fact it can be completely removed from your vehicle easily with its locking mechanism.
Pros
Has the aesthetically pleasing look of the swan neck design when in use and becomes completely invisible once removed.
It is compatible with our Easyfixx carriers and our swan neck adaptors that will enable you to tow and carry your bike simultaneously.
It won’t trigger reverse sensors when not towing.
It is compatible with a large range of vehicles
It will work with an Alko stabiliser
Less likely to cause damage to your shins when removed
Cons
It is the most expensive style of towbar.
*some manufacturers swan neck designs are not compatible with our adaptor for tow and carry. Please contact us via email or call us on +441825729460 to find out more.
Fitting Electrics
There are two types of electrics that we fit for vehicles: 7pin or 13pin electrics depending on what you are intending to use the electrics for: towing a caravan, trailer or for your cycle carrier’s lightboard.
Electrics for a trailer or cycle carrier light board
7 pin electrics this system is required for use of a trailer or lightboard. They provide power to indicators, taillights, fog lights and brake lights. If you do not intend to tow a caravan, then this system will be the cheaper of the two options.
Electrics for towing a caravan
13 Pin Electrics this system combines the two plugs of the twin system (pre-2008) to a single plug that supplies power not only to the lights but to the caravan whilst being towed. It supplies the battery, power supply and fridge of the caravan. However this plug and be easily converted via conversion leads to supply caravan that were produced prior to 2008 with the twin 7pin plug and to trailer or cycle carrier light boards that have 7pin electrics.
What's the difference with electrical kits that MAXXRAXX fit?
There are two types of electrics that we fit for vehicles: 7pin or 13pin electrics depending on what you are intending to use the electrics for: towing a caravan, trailer or for your cycle carrier’s lightboard.
Dedicated Electrical kits
Dedicated or vehicle specific electrical kits are required for all vehicles since 2012. They have been specifically designed for each individual vehicle to interact with the vehicles sophisticated onboard computer. Dedicated electrical kits communicate with the vehicles safety features and enable the use of all the vehicles towing features. Some older vehicles do not require this, but we believe it is the best option for all vehicles as it is the safest and most reliable system. Dedicated kits automatically disable the vehicles parking aids when towing to prevent reverse sensors activating; they also disable the vehicles rear fog lamps to prevent reflective glare whilst towing; it also activates the TSP (trailer stability program) of the vehicle; it will trigger a trailer warning light on your dashboard and will work with the speed dependant adjustable suspension. We will fit this system and recode your vehicle, if necessary, to enable it to all work cohesively when attaching your tow bar.
Please note that not all vehicles require coding for the TSP. The following makes do tend to require this for either 7 or 13 pin installations. (Audi, Citroen, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen).
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