Swan Neck Towbar

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David Murphy Towing in Northern Ireland stocks a comprehensive range of towbars from some of Europe’s leading manufacturers including Brink, Witter, Westfalia, Bosal, A1 and PCT.

So how do you decide which best suits your needs and your vehicle?

One of the most popular types of towbar outside Northern Ireland is the Swan Neck Towbar. There are variations of fixed and detachable but you will most commonly see these used in European countries. To some degree, the choice will be dependent on your vehicle, as not all makes and models can support both types of towbar and David Murphy Towing can advise on this.

The Swan Neck Towbar is considered a lesser flexible option than others. This is mainly due to the inability to use other accessories while it is attached, such as bicycle carriers (cycle carriers are available to fit with this towbar but the
carrier cannot be used simultaneously while towing).

So why would you purchase a Swan Neck Towbar from David Murphy Towing in Northern Ireland?

Well there are some benefits specific to this model. First and foremost, the neck of the towbar can be removed, giving the appearance that there is no towbar fitted. For some people that is an attractive quality, especially when they get all the benefits of a fixed towbar once the neck is replaced. This is a useful feature too, for those modern vehicles with parking sensors at the back.

You will want to get the best advice before purchasing a Swan Neck Towbar from David Murphy Towing. Our expert fitters will help you check your vehicle for important issues such as parking sensors that may be affected.

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

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

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

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