Fixed Flange
The fixed flange is the most popular and cheapest towbar type in the UK:
Advantages:
• Cheapest Option
• Available for most vehicles
• Accomodates all accessories
• Allows a bumper guard to be fitted
• Allows different towball types
• ALKO compatible with ALKO Towball
Disadvantages:
• Likely to intefere with parking sensors
• Can spoil the vehicle aesthetics
• Visible at all times
• Can be walked into
• Bumper cut may be required
Fixed Swan
The fixed swan is becoming popular in the UK due to it’s cheap price and asthetic look:
Advantages:
• Cheap
• Looks better than the fixed flange
• Compatible with ALKO Hitch
• Available for most vehicles
Disadvantages:
• Accomodates Ball Mount Bike Racks only
• Likely to interfere with parking sensors
• Bumper guard cannot be fitted
• Visible at all times
• Can be walked into
• Bumper cut may be required
Detachable Swan
The detachable swan neck tow bar is a popular option for customers wanting a hidden tow bar:
Advantages:
• Towbar Neck can be removed
• Invisible in most cases when removed*
• Will not interfere with parking sensors
Disadvantages:
• Higher cost
• Can’t fit a flange mounted bike carrier
• Bumper guard cannot be fitted
• Bumper cut may be required
*Towbar housing may still be visible when the neck is removed in some cases due to vehicle design limitations.