Trailer hitches for pick-ups: These are the special features

26. January 2022 at 16:31

pick upsNot only are pick-ups visually different, they are also not exactly ordinary in terms of their pulling power and their use. Pick-ups are mainly used in agriculture, the construction industry and forestry and are characterized by their large loading platform and their high towing power.

By retrofitting a trailer hitch, every pick-up simply becomes a towing vehicle, but unlike other vehicles, there are small special features. We present the different options for retrofitting a trailer hitch on your pick-up in the following passages. This much can be said: Your choice is between a detachable trailer hitch and a rigid trailer hitch.

Practical and versatile: The rigid hitch with removable plate

The fixed hitch for the pick-ups is much more versatile than normal, rigid trailer hitches. You can optionally order an interchangeable plate system and expand the trailer hitch for your pick-up like this: With the interchangeable plate system, you not only have a rigid ball hitch as you know it, but also a plate for a jaw coupling. This is of particular interest in the area of ​​agriculture and forestry, as many trailers can only be towed there with a jaw coupling, such as that installed on tractors. With the interchangeable plate system, you work with a lever system that allows you to exchange the individual plates in just two movements.

A major advantage of the interchangeable plate system, in addition to the two different towbars, is the option of not having either plate on the pick-up. When not in use, the lever system is simply covered with a cover plate so that you don’t have a visible towbar on the pick-up. You are also very flexible with the fixed towbar including the plate system and can always spontaneously decide to use the pick-up as the towing vehicle for transport.

The detachable trailer hitch for pick-ups

As with all other vehicles, you can also install a detachable towbar on your pick-up. The towbar in the MVG system 2040, for example, is operated using a rotary knob. You can easily mount the ball rod at any time and just as easily remove it again when your trailer ride ends. Due to a product innovation, the system is characterized above all by the fact that you do not need a protective plug to hold your ball rod, even when used in forestry and agriculture as well as in the construction industry. Our towbars are designed in such a way that they can be easily cleaned even if they are heavily soiled in the above-mentioned trades and do not lose their functionality despite the lack of a protective plug. Would you like to learn more about the protective plug and the product innovation? Then read our blog post.

You can find out more about our towbars for pick-ups in our shop or on our information page (in German).

Why is retrofitting with change plate practical?

23. January 2019 at 15:28

Change plate systemIn some vehicle models, we also offer a practical system with removable disk in addition to a rigid or detachable trailer hitch . But what are the benefits for you and why is it advisable for some vehicles to opt for a system with a change plate?

We always offer the replaceable plate system when the function and consequently also the use of the vehicle can be well supplemented by a jaw clutch. For example, with very powerful vehicles, as they are often used in forestry. Here are certainly the current pick up models, such as the Renault Alaskan and the Nissan Navara, to be named. In agriculture, these cars are often used. The trailers, which are used in the work in forestry and agriculture, usually have no ball coupling as you know them from the popular trailers. Instead, you have to work with a jaw or a bolt coupling. With a removable change plate system, this is easily possible. Because you have two plates, each holding a different trailer hitch for you. So you can of course on the one hand, rely on a normal rigid trailer hitch. On the other hand, there is also a plate, which is provided with a mouth clutch. You can then use these for the foot or bolt coupling of the trailer.

If you want to switch between the plates, this is of course easily possible. You just have to pull a lever forward and then you can turn off your removable disk. Also, the assembly of the new plate is literally done in a jiffy, but you turn the plate simply on the base plate until the lever engages. The operation of the system with removable disk you can also look at the video once.

 

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Our towbars for Nissan Navara (D231)

5. July 2018 at 14:27

Nissan NavaraThe Nissan Navara (D231) is versatile in its use as a pick-up and is a proven puller in agriculture and forestry. For the drive with the trailer you need a trailer hitch, which is compatible with the Navara’s different tasks. In our assortment we offer matching towbars for the Nissan Navara (D231) for retrofitting.

Nissan NavaraIn addition to a detachable trailer hitch, which is easy to operate via a rotary knob, we offer you the matching fixed towbar for an easy retrofit. The fixed towbar is also available with a handy change plate system. You can always easily and flexibly change from the rigid trailer hitch to the jaw clutch, the change of the plates functions via a lever system.

 

 

 

 

The benefits of the change system for Nissan Navara

  • fixed towbar with optional exchangeable plate system
  • no visible cut-out required
  • automatic locking device when fitting
  • easy handling, plate changing is done simply by lever
  • vehicle-specific eletrical kit, 13-pin, 12 Volt, rear fog lamp shutdown, parking assistance system car-mounted, electronic warning device, LED compatible

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Technical data for the change system for Nissan Navara from 06/2016

  • D-value: 16 kN
  • Towing capacity: 3500 kg
  • Trailer load: 160 kg

The fixed towbar for your Nissan Navara from 06/2016can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 2427 B. We also offer a detachable towbar.

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Our fixed towbar for Renault Alaskan

24. June 2018 at 12:21

Renault AlaskanAs a modern pick up the Renault Alaskan came to market a few month ago. Being a  multifaceted vehicle, the pick up requires a towbar which enables it to fulfil its different tasks and which offers a maximum flexibility at the same time.

In our assortment we offer the matching detachable towbar and a fixed towbar as well. Our fixed towbar can be equipped with a cange plate system making the quick change from fixed towbar to maul clutch accessible at any time. The handling of the change plate system is easy and can be done using a lever. The possibility of changing from fixed towbar to maul clutch before starting your ride offers a huge flexibility for the use of the Renault Alaskan in agricultural and silvicultural matters.

 

Renault Alaskan

 

The benefits of the change system for Renault Alaskan

  • fixed towbar with optional exchangeable plate system
  • no visible cut-out required
  • automatic locking device when fitting
  • easy handling, plate changing is done simply by lever
  • vehicle-specific eletrical kit, 13-pin, 12 Volt, rear fog lamp shutdown, parking assistance system car-mounted, electronic warning device, LED compatible

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Technical data for the change system for Renault Alaskan from 09/2017

  • D-value: 16,7 kN
  • Towing capacity: 3500 kg
  • Trailer load: 180 kg

The fixed towbar for your Renault Alaskan from 09/2017 can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 2427 B.

 

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Our towbars for FIAT Fullback – for an easy retrofit

15. April 2018 at 10:43

FIAT FullbackThe FIAT Fullback is a popular model among the pick ups and it unites a smart design, good comfort and much space. The model is also well suited for trailer drives , in order to start your trailer ride directly, retrofitting a matching towbar is needed.

We offer not only a detachable towbar but also a fixed towbar with an exchangeable plate system. Due to the different plates you are flexible and can easily change from the fixed towbar to an open-end towbar. Changing as well as handling the different towbars can easily be done via lever.

 

 

FIAT Fullback

 

The benefits of the change system for FIAT Fullback

  • fixed towbar with optional exchangeable plate system
  • no cut-out required
  • fitting for Double-Cab models
  • automatic system removal by twist grip
  • automatic locking device when fitting
  • easy handling, plate changing is done simply by lever
  • vehicle-specific eletrical kit, 13-pin, 12 Volt, rear fog lamp shutdown and parking assistance system, electronic warning device, LED compatible

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Technical data for the change system for FIAT Fullback from 06/2016

  • D-value: 15,7 kN
  • Towing capacity: 3500 kg
  • Trailer load: 150 kg

The fixed towbar for your FIAT Fullback from 06/2016 can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 2636 BS. We also offer a detachable towbar in our product line.

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Our detachable towbar for Mercedes X-Class

31. March 2018 at 16:21

Mercedes X-Class

The Mercedes X-Class is a modern pick-up, which is well-known for its design and the high comfort. In order to enable the pick-up to show off his towing strength, retrofitting is inevitable. Therefore, we have developed a detachable towbar for the modern X-class.

Our detachable towbar can easily be handled and is detached via using a twist grip. When fitting it automatically locks. No interventions are required concerning the optics of the vehicle, retrofitting the towbar does not require a visible cut-out.

 

Mercedes X-Class

 

The benefits of the detachable towbar for Mercedes X-Class

  • vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040 
  • no visible cut-out required
  • automatic system removal by twist grip
  • automatic locking device when fitting
  • easy handling
  • vehicle-specific eletrical kit, 13-pin, 12 Volt, rear fog lamp shutdow,  parking assistance system car-mounted, electronic warning device, LED compatible

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Technical data for detachable towbar for Mercedes X-Class from 11/2017

  • D-value: 16,7 kN
  • Towing capacity: 3500 kg
  • Trailer load: 160 kg

The detachable towbar for your Mercedes X-Class from 11/2017 can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 2426 AS.

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Detachable towbar for Mitsubishi L200 pick-up

20. February 2018 at 16:13

Mitsubishi L200 pick-upThe Mitsubishi L200 model comes along quiet strong as a pick-up and offers not only enough space for transportation of any kind but also functions well as a towing vehicle. Due to retrofitting, the Mitsubishi can easily be turned into a towing vehicle using the matching towbar to support it.

We have developed a detachable towbar for Mitsubishi pick-up model from 08/2015, it does not require a visible cut-out. Its use is comfortable and at the same time convenient. The towbar can easily be detached and is a sufficient solutions for trailer drives and transportation.

 

Mitsubishi L200

 

The benefits of the detachable towbar for Mitsubishi L200 pick-up from 08/2015

  • vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040 
  • no visible cut-out required
  • automatic system removal by twist grip
  • automatic locking device when fitting
  • vehicle-specific eletrical kit, 13-pin, 12 Volt, rear fog lamp shutdown, parking assistance system car-mounted, electronic warning device, LED compatible

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Technical data for detachable towbar for Mitsubishi L200 pick-up from 08/2015

  • D-value: 15,7 kN
  • Towing capacity: 3500 kg
  • Trailer load: 150 kg

The detachable towbar for your Mitsubishi L200 pick-up from 08/2015 can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 2636 AS.

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