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I Van makers advise specifying the towing lectrics on-line if possible to avoid warranty isputes arising from in-service problems that can appen with poorly fitted electrics.
Whatever the source, a dashboard warning light ; essential to reassure the driver that the trailer rights re operating.
The advice from towbar suppliers is to beware of heap deals. "Buy from a reputable manufacturer ecause otherwise you risk buying sub-standard equip ment," warns Sim Bedford, sales director for Witter Towbars. Towbars must meet the EC94/20 directive for mechanical couplings, which stipulates they must pass a two-million cycle fatigue test based on 3.5-tonne GVW vehicle and a maximum towing capacity of two tonnes.
Brink has introduced a combined towbar and step. Height varies according to model and laden condition, but ranges from 485mm laden to 540mm unladen.