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Cycle routes around the UK.

23rd March 2018

Here at Towbar Express HQ we are getting ready for the first bank holiday of the year. With the hope of Spring finally on its way and the weather (fingers crossed) is starting to warm up, we are taking a look at how we can make the most of the long...
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NEC Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2018

6th March 2018

In February we visited the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC. Being the first show of the year it's always a good opportunity to see the products that are being released for the upcoming towing season. There is always plenty of...
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Landrover Discovery 5 towbars now available

1st March 2018

Landrover Discovery 5 towbars are now available on our website. Starting from £43,495, the Landrover Discovery 5 is Landrovers newest addition to their model range. Engineering improvements for the all-new Disco include a 480kg weight reduction, 171...
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The Ypres Bells

8th September 2017

Three huge battles were fought around the town of Ypres in Belgium during World War One, but it was never captured by the Germans. The Ypress Bells History Ypres, one of the few parts of Belgium to be held by the allies, was the scene for thr...
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Family Camping Trip: The Ultimate Checklist

1st September 2017

The British summer may be coming to an abrupt end, but that doesn’t mean you should start cutting corners when it comes to planning a family camping trip. In fact, now more than ever, being prepared matters. The rain is pretty much a given if you...
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The Definitive Guide to Electric Cars

25th August 2017

We love to keep up to date on the latest industry news when it comes to cars, caravans and bikes. However, if we’re really going to be at the forefront of knowledge, it’d be irresponsible to forget about the true future of motoring. Say hello t...
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Towbars Released for the Fiat Fullback

23rd August 2017

The Fiat Fullback is a strong and very capable pickup. It is based on the Mitsubishi L200, and so towbars are available for both models. Prices are available on our website here: https://www.towbarexpress.co.uk/towbars/fiat-towbars/fiat-fullback-towb...
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Towing in ECO Mode

14th August 2017

All car manufacturers are now providing ECO buttons in their cars to satisfy emissions regulations. But how could this affect you when towing a caravan? The ECO or ECON button in your car is designed to put the car into the most economically runnin...
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Don't leave it until the last minute

1st August 2017

It's that time of year, the kids have broken up from school, and everyone wants to get away on their holidays. It's also that time of year when we get customers booking in to have a towbar fitted on a Friday morning when they are towing a caravan for...
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20 years in business

11th July 2017

We fitted our very first towbar on the 3rd July 1997, 20 years ago last week. Towbar Express was founded by Tom Stanforth, known to everyone as 'Towbar Tom', back in 1997. Tom has since retired, but his son and daughter still run the company. The ...
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