A towbar is probably the first thing you’ll think of when considering the options for towing with your campervan or motorhome. But before we get into how to use a towbar, you’ll need to think about whether you can fit one to your vehicle and the answer to this question isn’t always straightforward.
Several factors need to be considered here, such as the class of your vehicle and how it was built. Generally, panel-built vehicles can be fitted with a towbar. These include vehicles that are sold from new as a campervan and are based on the design of a commercial van, or in some instances they can be a commercial van that someone has purchased and either converted themselves or commissioned a specialist to modify for them.
Coachbuilt motorhomes come with more challenges though, as they may have under chassis fresh or wastewater tanks in the way, or they may have an LPG cylinder under the motorhome that prevents you from installing a towbar.
We’d always recommend consulting a professional before installing a towbar and the best place to start is the manufacturer or dealer for your vehicle, as they’ll be able to provide detailed technical information as well as info on any issues you should consider based on their experience with other customers.