Heavy Duty Towbars

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Fixing a towbar to the back of your vehicle can open up a world of extra uses and space-saving options from your car. Whether you use it everyday or occasionally, you will see the benefit of your investment in one of the most popular private and commercial vehicle accessories.

In Northern Ireland, towbars come in many shapes and sizes and we’ve fitted them all. The decision really comes down to your car make and model, it’s towing capacity and what you intend to tow at the back.

When it comes to heavy duty towbars in Northern Ireland, the deciding factors will come from the load you intend to tow. Larger commercial trailers are an obvious pointer towards heavy duty towbars, as are animal haulers such as livestock trailers and horse boxes. Boat trailers too can often tip the towing load above the threshold of a regular towbar.

However it’s worth bearing in mind that it is common for some leisure caravans to require you to have a heavy duty towbar fitted in order to safely transport them by road.

Here at David Murphy Towing, we have years of experience expertly fitting heavy duty towbars to vehicles so we know how to advise you on the best size, fit and model to match your vehicle’s towing capacity.

We can also assist those who have difficulty sourcing a towbar for the make and model of their car; be they luxury, unique or even classic vehicles as well as offering additional advice on current legal restrictions around towing for road safety in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Found on the outskirts of Belfast city in Northern Ireland, David Murphy Towing is a quality secured member of the National Trailer and Towing Association (NTTA).

Fixed Flange Ball Towbar

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Traditionally used in the UK for all serious forms of towing and generally the most cost effective option. A 50mm towball is bolted to a two or four hole plate (vehicle dependant) that also allows the fitting of a 25mm spacer so that accessories such as a towbar mounted cycle carrier can be used.

  • Tow and carry cycles at the same time (subject to nose load limits)
  • Bumper shields can be fitted
  • AL-KO towballs can be fitted
  • The towing height can be adjusted on commercial and 4x4 four-hole plate towbars
  • A choice of towing couplings and accessories can be fitted
Fixed Flange Towbar Northern Ireland

Brands

  • Brink 
  • Bosal
  • DM Own Brand
  • A1
  • Westfalia
  • Witter
  • PCT
  • Automotive

Fixed Swan Neck Towbar

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Mainly used outside the UK and the least flexible design as no additional accessories can be used. Cycle carriers are available for this type of bar but you cannot tow at the same time.

  • Compatible with AL-KO stabilisers
  • Less likely to trigger reversing sensors
  • Slightly more expensive than the flange towbar
  • Cannot be fitted with a bumper shield
Fixed Swan Neck Towbar Supplier in Northern Ireland

Brands

  • Brink 
  • Bosal
  • DM Own Brand
  • A1
  • Westfalia
  • Witter 
  • PCT Automotive

Detachable Swan Neck Towbar

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Mainly used in the rest of Europe and slimmer than a flange bar this style was the first to offer a detachable version. Cycle carriers are available for this type of bar but you cannot tow at the same time.

  • Towball is removed when not in use preserving 'shins'
  • Unrestricted access to the boot
  • AL-KO and other friction type stabilisers can be fitted
  • Won't trigger reversing sensors when not towing
Detachable Swan Towbar Northern Ireland

Brands

  • Brink 
  • Bosal
  • DM Own Brand
  • A1
  • Westfalia
  • Witter 
  • PCT Automotive

Detachable Flange Ball Towbar

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Exclusive to Witter and only recently introduced this version offers all the versatility of a fixed flange bar whilst leaving very little of the towbar visible when detached.

  • Tow and carry cycles at the same time
  • The towball is removed when not in use preserving 'shins'
  • AL-KO towballs can be fitted
  • Won't trigger reversing sensors when not towing
  • A choice of towing couplings and accessories can be fitted
Detached Flange Towbar in Northern Ireland

Brands

  • Witter

Retractable Towbar

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The latest type of towbar is the retractable towbar. These offer the same advantages as the detachable towbar. Furthermore, it is no longer necessary to store the detached towball in the boot, because it retracts under the bumper

Retractable Towbars Northern Ireland

Brands

Brink