Type Approved Towbars

If your motorhome was registered on or after April 1st, 2012, UK law requires a Type Approved (Regulation 55) Towbar.

What Is a Type Approved Towbar?

If your motorhome was first registered on or after April 1st, 2012, you’re legally required to use a Type Approved Towbar (Regulation 55). At TOWtal, we supply and install a wide range of EC Type Approved towbars from trusted European manufacturers — all fitted by our expert in-house team at our Stoke-on-Trent workshop.

These towbars are:

  • Fully compliant with EC94/20 or Regulation 55

  • Designed to bolt directly to pre-drilled mounting points on your motorhome chassis

  • Marked with the manufacturer, approval number, and certified weight limits

  • Supplied with all necessary approval documents for MOT compliance

They’re a fast, safe and reliable choice for most modern motorhomes.

If your motorhome doesn’t already have chassis extensions, we can fit those during the same visit. During installation, our team may also need to adjust or reposition items such as:

  • Water tanks

  • Corner steadies

  • Diesel heaters

  • Battery boxes or spare wheel mounts

  • Pipework, brackets, or underbody fixings

We handle all of this in-house — ensuring a neat, secure and road-safe installation from start to finish.

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Faster, Safer, Fully Compliant

Type Approved Towbars are generally quicker to fit than custom builds. Manufacturers like Witter, Memo, Tow-Trust and AL-KO produce heavy-duty bars that are flexible enough to fit a wide range of vehicles. These towbars are designed specifically for motorhomes and come with full fitting guides and warranties.

While some companies offer mobile fitting, it’s not something we — or the manufacturers — recommend. As an accredited Witter e-fit agent, we complete all work at our NTTA Quality Secured workshop to ensure it’s done properly and safely.

Chassis Extensions and Underbody Adjustments

Type Approved towbars are typically mounted directly to your motorhome’s existing chassis extensions. If your vehicle doesn’t already have these fitted, we can supply and install the appropriate extensions during your fitting appointment.

As part of the process, our team may need to relocate or adjust certain components underneath your vehicle to ensure the towbar fits securely and safely. This can include:

  • Water tanks

  • Corner steadies

  • Diesel heaters

  • Battery boxes

  • Spare wheel holders

  • Pipework, brackets or supports

All work is carried out in-house by experienced fitters, ensuring a neat, road-safe result with minimal disruption to your motorhome’s layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Type Approved Towbar?
Yes – if your motorhome was first registered after April 1st, 2012.
Type Approved Towbar is one that’s been tested and certified to meet European safety regulations (EC94/20 or Regulation 55). It comes with an approval plate and documentation for MOT compliance.
Absolutely. We can supply and fit chassis extensions during your towbar appointment if your vehicle doesn’t already have them.
Yes — as long as your chassis and extensions are suitable, we can fit Type Approved scooter or motorcycle racks with payloads up to 150kg.
How long does fitting take?
Most Type Approved Towbars are fitted in one working day at our Stoke-on-Trent workshop.
It might. We often need to relocate water tanks, heaters, corner steadies or pipework, but our team handles all of this during fitting.
No. Type Approved installations should be done at an NTTA-accredited workshop like ours — mobile fitting is not recommended by manufacturers.

Yes! We can fit standalone bumper bars for rear protection — available in white, silver, black or grey.

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Whether you’re towing a trailer, adding a rack, or just want rear bumper protection — we’ll make sure you get exactly what you need.
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