Which is better?

[missnemesis]

Good morning all. My OH is looking to buy a new towbar, ball etc for our car. Up until now we have used a ' flange ' style ball however he is now considering buying a ' swan neck ' Before we commit to buy one or the other I would be interested to learn your views and opinions on the pros / cons of each.

Also which is better to use with a stabiliser bar?

Thanks in Advance

[malana-3]

If you are using a stabiliser which requires an anchorage at the ball (Scott or similar) fixing this anchor to a swanneck can be a problem. However the more recent type of stabiliser which clamps onto the ball with friction pads is fine with a swanneck and I think looks neater.

[missnemesis]

Thanks for your reply malana-3.

[rnchugg]

Hi I have had many cars with different tow bars, for a change I had a swan neck fitted on my last car, personally a blooming nightmare. The electrics are slung under the bumper and every speed hump or pot hole whilst towing would pull the electrics out, on the new car I have a flange type, again personally alot better because of the variety in extras you can get like a bumper protector, a tow bar mounted bike carrier (ideal if you have a caravan) plust IF anything happens to the ball they are ALOT cheaper to replace. Good luck anyway. (P.S.) this is just a personal preference)