Motorhome towbar

on the hook · 2025-02-20T12:32:15+0000

Hello, does anyone have details of a mobile towbar company in Northants area please.
If not mobile then obviously I can travel where necessary.
Many thanks in advance
Steve

tacr2man · 2025-02-20T12:40:23+0000

https://www.towbarsuknorthampton.co.uk/ friend of mine used them a few years back iirc

on the hook · 2025-02-20T13:14:23+0000

Thank you , yes I used them on my Vito, they were good guys. But and I did not say in my plea for help but it is for a Bailey motorhome. The guys there are not so sure with a motorhome. I know Lincoln tow bars recommend and also a company in Stafford just hoped to find a local fitter.
But thank you again.

Go_buddy_go_ · 2025-02-20T16:22:56+0000

We used Rugby Towbar Center based in rugby.. very pleased with ours (on a burstner)

pappajohn · 2025-02-20T16:59:01+0000

Don't forget, since 1st April 2012 motorhome towbars MUST be type approved

DandG5515 · 2025-02-20T17:29:31+0000

on the hook said:
Thank you , yes I used them on my Vito, they were good guys. But and I did not say in my plea for help but it is for a Bailey motorhome. The guys there are not so sure with a motorhome. I know Lincoln tow bars recommend and also a company in Stafford just hoped to find a local fitter.
But thank you again.

A lot of unknowns with a Bailey and makes a massive difference to what Towbar can be fitted, following questions may help?

Is it a Ford transit base (ford chassis) check if it has a towing capacity if automatic? (Some are limited)

Peugeot base, normally connected to alko chassis at the cab, may need new chassis extensions fitted, additional cost. A fitter may not be able to tell until inspecting vehicle.

Maybe another member on here with the same model maybe able to advise what work is required.

Carolyn and Kev · 2025-02-20T17:49:17+0000

Hi Steve. Try contacting https://habcheck.co.uk/page/motorhome-tow-bars....Might be quite useful?

Dave Scadding · 2025-02-20T18:58:31+0000

Don’t forget to inform your insurance company, some class the fitting of a tow bar as a modification!

David and Sally · 2025-02-21T07:36:22+0000

Armitages fitted our Bailey towbar.

The Artilleryman · 2025-02-21T09:33:05+0000

Had an AL KO tow bar fitted to our Autograph 68-2 by our supplying dealer.

Brains · 2025-02-21T11:30:11+0000

To save your fingers a lot of walking there are two companies in England that specialise in fitting towbars of motorhomes.

Armitages in Yorkshire
and
LNB in Bristol

To get a proper job done you need to go to one or the other.

I think both companies offer an overnight stay outside the premises (LNB have water/EHU etc for 3 vehicles)
They will do the fitting 'whilst you wait' in about half a day.

Whist an LNB I heard several conversations with prospective customers where they were turned down as the vehicle was not suitable for a tow bar.
They are experts, so it could save a lot of grief going to a local supplier (who may be cheaper) but who may not know the peculiarities of particular makes and models of motorhomes.

Jo662 · 2025-02-21T12:35:33+0000

This maybe worth a call,not far away in March ,Cambs.

Mobile Towbar Fitting | Trusted & Local | UK Towbars Ltd

Mobile Towbar Fitting service throughout Cambridge, Suffolk, Norfolk and Lincolnshire. We fit Motorhome Towbars, Car Towbars, Van Towbars and much more.

www.uk-towbars.net

They perhaps don’t cover your area,but have a workshop in March.

rob1234 · 2025-02-21T12:53:32+0000

hi a little far maybe i used this guy fits all the bars for local motorhome sales ,,at a fraction of the cost ,, https://motorhometowbarslancashire.co.uk/

on the hook · 2025-02-21T16:01:15+0000

I have just had a quote from Towtal £999 not sure if I get emergency services when I pay.
I know them from previous installs

on the hook · 2025-02-21T16:03:47+0000

Thank you for all the advice

The Artilleryman · 2025-02-21T16:49:55+0000

Bill-H said:
Go with it to a weighbridge before you hand over any (more) money or sign any paperwork, see what it weighs empty before you decide or reject as not as described?

Brains said:
To save your fingers a lot of walking there are two companies in England that specialise in fitting towbars of motorhomes.

Armitages in Yorkshire
and
LNB in Bristol

To get a proper job done you need to go to one or the other.

I think both companies offer an overnight stay outside the premises (LNB have water/EHU etc for 3 vehicles)
They will do the fitting 'whilst you wait' in about half a day.

Whist an LNB I heard several conversations with prospective customers where they were turned down as the vehicle was not suitable for a tow bar.
They are experts, so it could save a lot of grief going to a local supplier (who may be cheaper) but who may not know the peculiarities of particular makes and models of motorhomes.

I had a lot of problems with the latter over self levelling fitment.

Bill-H · 2025-02-21T17:21:52+0000

The Artilleryman said:
I had a lot of problems with the latter over self levelling fitment.

Had mine fitted by this guy, all he does is motorhome towbars - excellent service.