Planning to add a towbar to your van or motorhome? Whether you need to haul a small trailer, hook up a caravan for your next holiday, or mount a sturdy bike carrier for weekend adventures, getting the right setup is essential. Here is what you need to know before booking your installation.
Can you fit a towbar to a van or motorhome?
Yes. We fit towbars to vans, pick-ups and motorhomes as well as cars. Vans and pick-ups we have fitted include the Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit Connect, Mercedes Sprinter, Peugeot Boxer camper van, Citroen Spacetourer, Mercedes X-Class and Ford Ranger. You can see some of them on our our work page.
Motorhomes can also be fitted with towbars, though coachbuilt motorhomes require a closer look before we can provide a price. Because motorhome chassis vary so much, we cannot quote up front for coachbuilt models. Instead, we ask you to send clear photos of the underside and a picture of your VIN plate to sales@thetowbarman.com so we can quote from those.
Which towbar type suits your needs?
Choosing the right towbar depends on what you plan to attach and how you use your vehicle. We fit several types:
- Fixed flange: This style suits bumper plates, tow steps, and bolt-on bike carriers. It is a popular choice on work vans.
- Fixed swan neck: A neat, fixed option that works well with AL-KO and ATC stabilisers if you are towing a caravan.
- Detachable swan neck: This gives you the versatility of a swan neck towbar when you need it, but the neck comes off when you are not towing, so there is nothing sticking out at the back. See our detachable towbar page.
You can read more about options on our types of towbars page.
What can you tow?
Keep your setup practical and safe. A towbar on a van or motorhome is mostly used for trailers, caravans and bike carriers. If a bike carrier is the main reason, our towbars for bike racks page explains which towbar suits which carrier, and our towbars for caravans page covers caravans. Always check your vehicle handbook and V5C for your vehicle’s towing limits before you set off, especially on a motorhome that is already carrying a lot of weight.
Electrics and coding
Getting the right electrics is just as important as choosing the physical bar. We fit 13-pin dedicated (vehicle-specific) electrics, and we can upgrade older 7-pin set-ups to 13-pin. Not sure which you need? Read our 7-pin or 13-pin guide. Our towbars are mainly Tow-Trust, plus other quality brands including Brink and Oris, and our electrics kits come from brands such as ConWys, ECS Electronics and Right Connections.
Some modern vans and motorhomes need vehicle coding after the electrics are installed. Where coding is required, we do it right there as part of the fitting process. Everything is fully tested before we pack up and leave.
Fitted conveniently at your home or work
As a mobile towbar fitter covering the Midlands, The Towbar Man comes straight to you. You do not need to drop your vehicle off at a garage or wait around in a reception area. Jake, our fitter with over 18 years of experience in the towing industry, handles your job from your very first email to the finished installation. We cover towns across the Midlands, including Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough and Coventry.
When you book, we give you an arrival window of about an hour so you know when to expect us. You do not even need to be there the whole time; we simply need access to the vehicle and keys at the start and end of the job. Most vehicles are completed in a couple of hours.
We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Every fitting comes with a 12 month guarantee for your peace of mind. Payment is simple and straightforward, settled by cash or bank transfer upon completion.
Get a price
Ready to get started? Quotes are free and carry no obligation, and we aim to reply within 24 hours. You can get an estimated fitted price including VAT instantly by entering your registration and postcode on our instant price page, message us on WhatsApp, or email sales@thetowbarman.com.