Top Places to Visit With Your Caravan This Summer

Posted on July 30th 2019 by Towbar2U

If you’re lucky enough to own a caravan that you can bring with you on your travels, then you’ll likely be a fan of visiting some of the fine caravan parks and campsites that the UK has to offer. But what are the best places to visit for a caravan holiday? Here, the team at Towbar2U are going to look at the best caravan parks in the UK for a summer trip. 1) Polmanter Touring Park, St. Ives, Cornwall For fans of coastal beauty, you won’t find many better caravan parks than Cornwall’s Polmanter Touring Park. From your spot, you’ll be…

Can I Still Tow A Caravan Over The Age Of 70?

Posted on June 27th 2019 by adtrak.admin

If you’re over 70, it’s most likely that you’re retired and are looking for interesting ways to fill up your time. Retirement is a massive change of lifestyle for everyone, especially when you’ve been working full time your whole life. Not only are you now older and wiser, but you also have more freedom than you’ve ever had before, with your kids grown up and a stable pension. But, what do you do now? A caravan is a great investment for someone in retirement, as it allows you to take short or long road trips without the hassle of booking hotels…

The Towcar Awards 2019

Posted on May 22nd 2019 by Towbar2U

For more than a decade, experts in caravan towing have been joining forces to examine and decide Britain’s best towing cars. All cars are put through demanding tests to inspect which one tows the best, how easy the installation process is, and whether it’s easy to incorporate into everyday life. The scoring method reflects multiple criteria, including a cars value for money, safety standards of the car and its resale value. Here are just a few of the tests the cars have to complete in order to rank in the competition: 1. Towing Towing is a difficult task for all passenger…

Towing with an Alko Stabiliser – What Do I Need to Know?

Posted on April 30th 2019 by Towbar2U

In this article we will discuss everything you need to know about Alko Stabilisers, so you can have full confidence when installing and using one. What are Alko Stabilisers? Alko Stabilisers are typically found on caravans, as they help ensure there is enough distance between the caravan and your cars bumper. The Alko Stabiliser can be classified by its larger coupling head and red handle. Due to the larger coupling head than a standard caravan, you need to make sure that you leave extra space for it to work safely. Before using an Alko Stabiliser Before using an Alko Stabiliser, you…

Towbars & Cars: Which is Best for a Nissan Qashqai

Posted on February 26th 2019 by Towbar2U

The Nissan Qashqai is revered as one of the best low emission cars on the market today. Combining an economical engine with the sheer space, size and power of a family-sized SUV, the Nissan Qashqai suits outdoor adventurers and families alike. The Qashqai targets multiple audiences, making it a little tricky to pinpoint the most suitable towbar. From fixed flange to swan neck, we’re going to explore the various towbars in further detail, highlighting how each one fares and whether they may be right for you. Fixed swan neck towbars The mammoth size of the Nissan Qashqai makes it perfect for…

How to design a towbar and the science behind it

Posted on March 23rd 2018 by Towbar2U

When thinking of the main criteria for a good towbar, you may consider points such as strength, a safe connection, simple fitting and a neat aesthetic. Whilst these are all aspects which are easy to agree upon, the design and technological innovation which go into achieving these qualities are not, and have been developed over many years. Let’s take a look at some of the many considerations that go into designing a safe and successful towbar. Features for consideration Across Europe as a whole, about a quarter of vehicles have a towbar. This equates to a huge number of vehicles which…