Whether you plan to tow a caravan, a trailer, a horsebox, a boat or bike, the fact remains that you can only do so if your car has a towbar. However, while you can use your new towbar as it is, you can get the most from it by purchasing a few vital towbar accessories. Although towbar accessories vary from one manufacturer to the next, some add-ons are universal. This article highlights some of the most common universal towbar accessories.
One-Key Hitch Lock Technology -- When hitching your trailer or caravan to the towbar on your truck, you must secure it in place to avoid accidents. However, towbar manufacturers understand that a towbar's securing system must be robust enough to leave no room for error. One-key hitch locks are specially designed devices that can easily be coded to work with your truck's ignition system. Once the set-up is complete, you can automatically lock or unlock the towbar with the ignition system. A one-key hitch lock not only eliminates the need to carry an extra key, but it also provides an additional safety layer, especially if you are working with towbars for the first time.
Hitching Camera System -- If you have ever wished for an extra pair of eyes to monitor the towbar while in use, then you will love the hitching camera system. It is a handy accessory that allows you to keep a close eye on the behaviour of the trailer hitch. It is particularly useful when drivers want to correct a near-jackknifing situation. Most hitching camera systems are wireless and rechargeable and feature a magnet for easy mounting behind your truck. Once you are sure that the camera is pointing at the towbar, you can comfortably prevent and correct jackknifing incidences without external help. The best part is that you can connect multiple cameras at a time, making the technology useful as a rear trailer camera.
Tongue Weighing Scale -- One thing you should understand when buying a towbar is that they can only support a designated trailer weight. Therefore, if you own a multi-bike trailer, toy haulier or caravan, it is impossible to guess the exact tongue weight. A tongue weighing scale helps in this regard since it allows you to calculate tongue weight with relative ease, consequently ensuring you hook a trailer that is within the weight range of your towbar. If you don't have this accessory, you might be putting your new towbar at risk of breaking.
For more information, contact a towbar installation company.
Share5 November 2019
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