So, picture this: a guy at a Florida RV resort decides to become a “human tow bar” to pull a boat out of the water. Brilliant idea, right? Well, not quite. The plan goes hilariously wrong when he tries to hold the boat steady while his mate hits the gas. Naturally, the boat slips, the guy takes a nosedive onto the trailer hitch, and chaos ensues. Spectators are in stitches, capturing every second on camera. The boat’s eventually hauled out, but not without a few bruised egos and some very public laughs. Next time, lads, maybe use an actual tow bar.
Right, so you’re thinking about fitting a tow bar to your car, but not just any old tow bar—oh no. You need to pick the right one for now and whatever towing madness you dream up in the future. Because once you’ve gone through the hassle of getting one of these contraptions installed, you won’t want to swap it out again—it’ll cost you a small fortune!
Let’s start with the Swan neck tow bar. Now, these come in two flavors: fixed and detachable. They’re a bit like the Swiss Army knife of the towing world, compatible with most hitch types, even those fancy friction hitches you find on some caravans. The detachable Swan neck is the posh option. You can whip the tow ball off when you’re not using it, which means you won’t trip over it every time you walk past your car, and it won’t mess up the look of your beloved motor. Plus, with the vertical type, it’s like magic—practically invisible when not in use. But if you’re counting your pennies, the fixed Swan neck is probably the way to go. It does the job and won’t break the bank.
Then we’ve got the flange tow bar, which is the real workhorse. This one’s got all the versatility of a Swiss Army knife, too, but on steroids. You want to fit different tow ball types? No problem. Need to slap on a bike carrier or a bumper protector? Easy. This is the tow bar for those who want to keep their options open—perfect if you’ve got big plans for your towing future. So, if you’re looking for the ultimate in flexibility and don’t mind a bit of extra bulk, the fixed flange tow bar is the one to go for. It’s like buying a pint at the pub—you always know exactly what you’re going to get.