Large trucks like the Ranger and Amarok just don’t look as good without a beefy tow bar fitted to the rear. However, a heavy-duty tow bar can do far more than just look good. It means you can tow.
Both vehicles can tow up to a maximum of 3.5kg, which means they can pull along most things quite happily.
At Ultimate Towbars, our go-to tow bar for both of these vehicles is the chunky TowTrust manufacturer-approved tow bar with either an ALKO-approved tow ball or a ball and pin style. (Ball and pin aren’t suitable for towing an ALKO-style caravan hitch.)
For the towing electrics, we normally fit the 7 or 13-pin approved dedicated wiring looms and socket. (Super reliable and compatible with the vehicle’s electronics, it also keeps your manufacturer warranty intact.)
With the Amarok and Ranger, it is necessary to update the vehicle’s software after fitting the towing electrics. (This activates the vehicle’s towing features when a trailer is plugged into the tow socket.)
Questions and Answers.
Q. Is it possible to self-fit a truck towbar?
A. Although it is fairly straightforward to fit the tow bar, we recommend only having a tow bar fitted by approved and experienced tow bar fitters. Safety is the number one factor when towing, and having a tow bar fitted professionally will ensure that everything is safe and legal.
Q. Can I fit the towing electrics myself?
A. We don’t recommend anyone fitting towing electrics unless you are suitably experienced and qualified to do the job. Fitting tow bar wiring can be a very complex procedure requiring sound knowledge of vehicle electrics. Also, unless you can update the vehicle’s software, the vehicle will not activate the required towing features, making the vehicle unsafe when towing.
Q. Will the tow ball be too high for towing a caravan?
A. The tow bars that we fit to the Ranger and Amarok have multi-height fixings for the tow ball. If you want to tow a caravan, then the lower setting will be exactly the correct height.
Q. Will there be any power for an auxiliary battery?
A. Yes, all of the type-approved 13-pin tow bar electrics that we fit come with switched power for auxiliary battery charging.
If you’re looking to get a tow bar fitted to your Ford Ranger or VW Amarok and you’re within a 60-mile radius of Sheffield, then get in touch with us for a comprehensive price and fitting appointment availability.
All of our Ford Ranger and VW Amarok tow bar fittings come with:
- Free vehicle software update
- 12 Month guarantee (on top of the manufacturer’s guarantee)
- Full VAT invoice (Claim VAT back if registered)
Ultimate Towbars is a fully registered and approved tow bar company based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They offer on-site tow bar fitting throughout the region and have highly trained and experienced tow bar fitters and office staff.
Highly recommended by customers with five-star reviews on both Google and Trustpilot,
To get a price for having your tow bar fitted, get in touch today.
Either call the office on 9114 360 7080
Or complete the online tow bar fitting quote found here > https://www.ultimatetowbars.co.uk/online-towbar-fitting-quote/
