towbars

Vehicle coupling hardware

Towbars are metal bars attached to the rear of a vehicle for towing trailers, caravans, or other vehicles.

They provide a secure connection point, typically with a ball hitch or coupling mechanism.

We had a towbar fitted before our camping trip.

Also called trailer hitches in American English.

towing

hitching

Attaching with rope

trailering · caravanning · fifth wheel · recreational vehicles

components

hitch

Temporary difficulty or snag

mount · bracket · tongue · pin · connector · adapter · clamp · flange · swivel · fastener

vehicles

trailer

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boat trailer · utility trailer · travel trailer · pop-up camper · car dolly · flatbed · cargo trailer · bike rack · cargo carrier

safety

secure

Protected from harm

bracing · reinforcement · safeguard · certification · inspection · weight limit · corrosion resistance · backup · strength · durability

Opposites
rigidity of towing connection

towbarstow ropes

Cables for pulling loads

tow straps · cables · chains

vehicle connection function

towbarsdecouplers

Devices that separate linked components

disconnects

Family

towbar

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Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G