Trailer towbar fitting in Leicester
Reviewed by an experienced Leicester towbar fitter Last updated
For towing a trailer, a fixed flange towbar is usually the best choice, 7-pin electrics are normally all you need, and the towbar must be rated for the trailer's weight. The figure to watch is not just the towing limit but the gross train weight, because a loaded vehicle cannot always pull its full towing capacity. Leicester fitters can set you up for anything from a garden trailer to heavy plant.
Which towbar suits a trailer?
A fixed flange ball is the most versatile and economical for trailer use: it takes drop plates to match trailer height, height-adjustable balls, and accessories like bumper protectors. For frequent or commercial towing, a heavy-duty flange towbar is the sensible choice. A detachable only really makes sense if the car doubles as a family vehicle where looks matter.
Electrics for trailers
Most trailers only need 7-pin electrics for indicators, brake, tail, fog and plate lights. Step up to 13-pin, or twin sockets, only if your trailer has reversing lights or needs a permanent power feed. A dedicated wiring kit is still the right choice on a modern car.
Weight and the law
Unbraked trailer limit
Unbraked trailers are capped at 750kg by law, and often lower for your vehicle; anything heavier needs its own brakes.
Before choosing a trailer, check your car's towing capacity and its gross train weight, which limits van, load and trailer combined.
What does it cost?
A basic fixed flange towbar with 7-pin electrics starts from around £320 to £450 fitted, with heavy-duty setups costing more. See the cost guide for detail, and mobile fitting at your yard or site is widely available.
Prices correct as of August 2026. Get a quote against your registration.
Frequently asked questions
A fixed flange towbar suits most trailers, as it takes drop plates and accessories and is the most versatile. Match its rating to the trailer's weight, and choose heavy-duty for frequent or commercial use.
7-pin covers the lighting most trailers need. Choose 13-pin, or twin sockets, only if the trailer has reversing lights or needs a permanent power feed.
750kg by law, and often lower for your vehicle. A heavier trailer must have its own braking system.
From around £320 to £450 for a fixed flange towbar with 7-pin electrics, more for heavy-duty setups. Mobile fitting at your premises is available.
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