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Can a towbar be fitted to a Toyota Hilux?
Yes. Towbar Express can supply and fit a towbar to suitable Toyota Hilux models. The correct towbar depends on the age, generation and exact specification of the vehicle, so we will check your vehicle details before fitting to ensure the correct towbar and dedicated electrical equipment are selected.
What towbar options are available for the Toyota Hilux?
Towbar Express offers a fixed flange towbar for the Toyota Hilux.
The fixed flange towbar is a strong and practical permanent towing solution. The towball remains fitted to the vehicle at all times, making it particularly suitable for regular towing and commercial use.
The correct towbar application can vary according to the age and exact Toyota Hilux specification, so Towbar Express will confirm the appropriate towbar for your vehicle before fitting.
Which towbar is best for my Toyota Hilux?
The fixed flange towbar is the towbar option available from Towbar Express for the Toyota Hilux. It provides a permanent towing point that is always ready for use, making it well suited to a pick-up that is used regularly for towing.
What is the towbar rated to on a Toyota Hilux?
The maximum towbar rating depends on the exact Toyota Hilux and towbar application. The towbar has its own maximum towing weight and vertical-load limit, which must be considered alongside the limits specified for the vehicle itself.
A higher-rated towbar does not increase the amount that the Toyota Hilux is permitted to tow. The vehicle, towbar and towing equipment must all remain within their respective limits, with the lowest applicable limit always being followed. You can find more information in our guide to maximum towing weights.
How do I check how much my Toyota Hilux can tow?
The VIN plate will normally show the vehicle's maximum permitted laden weight (Gross Vehicle Weight) followed by its maximum combined vehicle and trailer weight (Gross Train Weight). Subtracting the first figure from the second shows the trailer weight available when the vehicle itself is loaded to its maximum permitted weight.
The vehicle manufacturer's specified towing limit should also be checked, as the vehicle, trailer, towbar and combined train weight must all remain within their respective limits. The permitted towing weight can vary according to the engine, transmission, drivetrain and exact Toyota Hilux specification. You can find more information in our maximum towing weight guide.
Does my Toyota Hilux need a bumper cut?
No. Fitting a towbar to the Toyota Hilux does not require a bumper cut.
Will my Toyota Hilux bumper be modified when fitting the towbar?
No. As the towbar installation does not require a bumper cut, the Toyota Hilux bumper does not need to be cut for the towbar to be fitted.
What electrics do you fit to a Toyota Hilux?
Towbar Express fits dedicated vehicle-specific 13-pin electrics to the Toyota Hilux. We do not fit universal wiring or 7-pin electrics. The vehicle-specific wiring kit is designed specifically for the vehicle and provides the electrical connection required for your trailer, caravan or compatible cycle carrier.
You can find more information about the different electrical connections used with towbars in our guide to towing electrics.
Will a towbar affect my Toyota Hilux parking sensors?
The effect on the rear parking sensors depends on the position of the vehicle's sensors. The fixed flange towbar remains permanently fitted and may sometimes be detected by the rear parking sensors.
Is the Toyota Hilux towbar compatible with AL-KO stabilisers?
Compatibility depends on the exact towbar, towball and towing equipment being used. Towbar Express will confirm whether the selected Toyota Hilux towbar is suitable for your intended towing equipment before fitting.
Can you fit a towbar to my Toyota Hilux at home or work?
Yes. Towbar Express offers mobile towbar fitting, so our engineer can fit your Toyota Hilux towbar at your home or workplace.
