This TAG Heavy Duty Towbar bolts up to Next-Gen Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok styleside utes so you can tow at the rating stamped on the vehicle plate without drama. The square hitch receiver suits standard 50 mm towballs and common hitch accessories so your camper, box trailer or bike rack hooks straight on and you can get out there from the coast to the campsite. The bar runs a full-width steel cross tube with heavy plate side brackets so the load spreads across both chassis rails instead of hanging off a single point. The steel is finished in black powder coat to handle red dust, coastal air and regular hose-downs after muddy weekends. It is a smart buy if you want towing gear that matches factory specs and sits up close for decent departure angle on washed-out tracks.

• Heavy duty TAG towbar for towing applications
• Suits Next-Gen Ford Ranger from 06/2022-on
• Suits Volkswagen Amarok from 12/2022-on
• Fits styleside ute bodies not cab-chassis
• Square hitch receiver accepts common tongues
• Steel cross tube with side mounting plates
• Black powder coat finish for corrosion resistance
• Compatible with standard towballs and hitches
• Mounts up close to rear step bumper
• Suitable for work trailers campers and general towing

Q: Do I need a cab-chassis model for this towbar?

No, this towbar is for styleside utes only. The mounting brackets line up with the chassis and rear step layout used on factory styleside tubs. Cab-chassis vehicles usually run different rear cross members and tray setups so this bar will not match their mounting points. Always match the towbar to the correct body configuration.

Q: Can this towbar be used with hitch-mounted bike racks?

Yes, it can be used with bike racks that fit a square hitch receiver. The bar uses a standard hitch size so most common bike rack shanks will slot in and secure with the correct pin. Always check the rack’s rating against the vehicle towball download limit. Keep the combined weight of rack and bikes within the specified downforce.

Q: Is wiring for trailer lights included with the towbar?

Wiring is typically supplied separately as a dedicated wiring harness. Many setups pair this style of bar with a plug-and-play harness suited to the factory tail light connectors. Using the correct harness helps protect the vehicle’s electronics and gives you a neat trailer socket at the rear. Check the harness listing for your exact model and build date.

Q: Will the towbar affect my departure angle off-road?

The towbar adds hardware under the rear step so the departure angle will reduce slightly. The bar is shaped to sit high and close to the bumper compared with drop-style hitches. Running the shortest tongue that still clears your trailer helps keep ground clearance. This setup works well for light off-road touring and property use where ruts and spoon drains are common.

Suitable for Ford Ranger Next-Gen Styleside Ute built from June 2022-onwards. Suitable for Volkswagen Amarok Styleside Ute built from December 2022-onwards. Suits vehicles with factory rear step bumper as pictured. Suits styleside tub configurations only and not cab-chassis models.