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When you want to have a towbar fitted to your vehicle, you might consider doing it yourself, as it is legal to fit a towbar yourself. However, the towbar must be installed correctly under the EC94/20 regulations. This means that the towbar must be fitted correctly to all the mounting points, as per the manufacturers’ instructions. 

For people who are experienced in towing trailers or driving larger vehicles, towing a caravan might not be a difficult transition but if you are not used to driving anything other than a car, you should be prepared to find it quite challenging. Before you even think about booking your caravan pitch, you need to understand the laws around towing so that you can safely and legally drive to your destination

When you are choosing a towbar, as well as selecting the best design to suit your requirements, you also have to decide whether to opt for single or twin electrics in your towbar wiring kit.

Just like when you start learning to drive a car, the first time that you tow a trailer can be nerve-wracking and can take a while to adjust to. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can make that maiden journey a bit easier and you will soon get used to towing your trailer.

Whether you are towing a caravan, trailer or fitting cycle carrier that requires a towbar, it is important to make sure that you have the right towbar for your requirements. There are several different considerations to take into account, including your vehicle type and what you will be using the towbar for.

With a lot of new car models now being fitted with parking sensors as standard, at PF jones we often get asked whether having a towbar fitted will affect parking sensors. Many cars now have sensors at the rear of the vehicle and reversing cameras to assist with parking the vehicle. Sensors can be very sensitive, which they are designed to be, to prevent drivers from damaging their vehicle.

Caravan holidays have massively grown in popularity over the past few years, especially with COVID-19 affecting many people’s holiday plans, leading many to turn to holiday’s at home instead. If you’re new to the world of caravanning and towing, there are a few things to consider – such as which tow bar will be best for you. To give you a helping hand, we have created this buyer’s guide which gives you the best advice for deciding which tow bar is right for you.

 If you’re a caravan owner then you probably already know all about the many benefits of having an awning. There are all types of different awnings you can buy, from smaller canopy style awnings to provide shelter from the rain, to huge robust structures much bigger than your caravan.

Did you know towing mirrors are a legal necessity, not a luxury? They cover a blind spot you can’t see with your regular sidecar mirrors. Without them, your safety on the road is at risk as well as that of other road users! 

As many cars now have eco-mode, it’s becoming more and more of a common question as to whether eco mode affects your vehicle when towing or not. Today we’re going to look at exactly that… 

Before you set out on any journey where you are towing a caravan or a trailer of any kind, you need to be familiar with the relevant laws, to ensure both your and other road users’ safety. If you are not sure about what you can and cannot tow, you can find lots of useful information about towing laws on the Government’s website.

If you are considering which car would be best for towing your caravan, look no further for inspiration.  We have selected six of the best cars for you to look at. We have chosen them based on a mix of experience, ‘The Tow Car Awards’ and customer recommendations. Whether you need a car to tow your caravan just for yourself or whether you need a car to suit the whole family, there’s a vehicle for you.

Many best-selling cars are capable of towing caravans and motorhomes, but how do you work out your maximum towing capacity? In this blog, we will run you through what towing capacity is and how to make sure you’re towing the legal limit for your car.