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Is Your Towbar Safe? Common Issues to Look For
Australian towbars are hardy pieces of automotive gear. They’re rugged and tough and most motorists don’t think twice about them - attach your trailer or bike rack and off you go. Truth is, as we go through in this article about towbar maintenance, you need to look...
Choosing the Right Electric Brake Controller
In Australia, trailers weighing over 750kgs must have their own braking system. This is a legal requirement and definitely something you want to comply with, particularly from a safety standpoint. Most braking systems found on trailers in Australia are electric and...
SwayControl: An ElecBrakes Safety Upgrade
Image Credit: Elecbrakes Trailer sway - something anybody in the towing world always keeps a very close eye out for. It can start off slowly - a gust of wind hits your setup, or you hit an unexpectedly big bump. The sway sets in, and before long you’ve got a dangerous...
Your Post-Installation Towbar Walkthrough
We’ve just installed your brand new towbar - solid, secure and ready to work. When you come to pick up your vehicle, you get a practical walkthrough from one of our techs, showing you how everything works with your new towbar. It doesn’t take long, but it covers some...
Why a Professional Towbar Installation is Worth It
A bit of DIY on the weekend is in our blood as Australians. The backyard deck, the kitchen reno - we love to stand back and admire our own handiwork. But what about a DIY towbar installation? Should you roll up the sleeves and give that a crack? Well, there’s...
Speedy Towbars Now Stocks Hulk 4×4 Products
At Speedy Towbars, we’ve always been about helping Aussies get more out of their vehicles. Whether that’s towing safely for your work, or heading off-road for the weekend, we know the right equipment makes all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to announce we...
Why I Fitted a Towbar Before I Even Knew How to Tow!
A Beginner’s Journey Into 4WDing and Towing When I bought my 2023 BT-50, I knew I wanted to explore more of Australia’s beautiful back roads, beaches, and bush tracks. What I didn’t know? Just how much goes into setting your vehicle up safely for recovery and towing. ...
Tow Capacity Isn’t a Target
What You Need to Know about Tow Capacity Before You Tow Towing safely starts with knowing your limits - literally. Your vehicle’s tow capacity isn’t a target to aim for; it’s the maximum it can handle safely. Many people assume that if their vehicle is rated to tow...
Meet the Owners of Speedy Towbars: Jade and Jordan
Today, we want to take you behind the Speedy Towbars brand and shine a bit of a spotlight on our two co-owners, Jade Jaggle and Jordan Rand. Speedy is a family business through and through - Jade and Jordan are brother and sister, and they bought the company off...
Off-Road Towing Safety Tips
For Queenslanders the call of the open road is strong! Adventure is all around us and we love getting out there and finding it. There’s nothing better than hitching up our trailer or campervan to the towbar and hitting the road. From bush tracks to beach driving,...
Top 5 Towbar Brands You Should Know About in 2025
We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to towbars in Australia. There are plenty of brands and models out there - it’s important to know, though, that not all towbars are created equal. You want to find the right towbar for what you’re going to use it for - one that...
Is Towbar Maintenance Necessary?
Towbars are tough pieces of gear, designed and built to withstand the harshest of Australian conditions. That said, there are still some maintenance and servicing tips that you can follow to ensure easy towing experiences long into the future. Towbar Maintenance and...
Can I Tow Without Electric Brakes?
Nothing is more important on the road than the safety of your vehicle and those others on the road. This is especially important when it comes to towing. You don’t just need to be careful; you need to know the law and follow it to the letter. With electric brakes,...
Meet the Elecbrakes EB2: Smarter, Safer Towing
We’re diving right in here to a review of the Elecbrakes EB2 brake controller. At Speedy Towbars we love towing accessories that make life on the road less complex while not compromising on safety. This Bluetooth brake controller does exactly that, and it's certainly...
Speedy Towbars’ Favourite Towing Accessories
Towing should be relaxing, seamless and efficient - whether it's for work or play, everything running like clockwork will allow you full capacity to enjoy your journey. Having the right knowledge and gear eliminates unnecessary problems when it comes time for your...
Towbar Rattle And How To Fix It
A persistent and loud towbar rattle isn’t the soundtrack you’re after for your holiday up the coast! For a lot of Queenslanders, a towbar rattle is a problem they regularly experience. If you’re left scratching your head over what causes it and how to fix it, then...
Comparing Australia’s Best Electric Brake Controllers
If you tow a caravan, boat trailer, or work trailer an electric brake controller is an essential piece of kit. They’re important because they keep you, your family and the other vehicles on the road safe, and it’s also a legal requirement to have working brakes if...
Introducing the REDARC Tow-Pro Link
Say goodbye to clunky dash cut-outs and hardwired knobs. REDARC have released their brand new Bluetooth electric brake controller, and it’s a good one! Have a look at the video above to see it in the flesh, and read on to learn more about this groundbreaking piece of...
Are Bluetooth Brake Controllers Safe?
Towing is huge in Australia, and it's not slowing down. As hauling caravans, boats and trailers across the country grows in popularity, motorists are on the lookout for gear that makes things easier and more efficient without compromising safety. Bluetooth brake...
The Ultimate Pre-Caravan Holiday Towing Checklist
With the holidays in full swing and the long weekend looming, it's safe to say many Brisbane families will be gearing up to hit the road in their Caravans to explore the outdoor wonders of our state. That’s what holidays are about! The team at Speedy’s wish you a safe...
Best Practices for Loading a Trailer
You’ve got the towing gear, and you’re ready to roll! Premium quality towbar from Speedy Towbars - check. New caravan or trailer - check. A burning urge to get out on the road and enjoy an adventure - check. What a good feeling - now it’s time to connect you to your...
New to Towing a Caravan? Read These Tips.
You’ve taken the plunge and bought the caravan of your dreams! The Australian countryside is some of the best in the world for road trips… you’re going to love it. Half the fun is in planning, and a big part of that planning is getting accustomed to your caravan and...
Towing Terms and Acronyms Explained
Do you know your GVM from your ATM? There are a lot of towing terms and acronyms that are tricky to get your head around, especially if you're starting out on your towing journey! It’s important to stay on top of them, particularly from a towing safety and legal...
Your Trailer Braking Systems Guide
Compliance with the relevant regulations is a necessity if you’re going to enjoy a safe towing experience. If you’re new to towing, you might be scratching your head over your trailer braking requirements. We get a lot of people coming into Speedy Towbars and asking...
A Safe Towing Guide for Brisbane and Beyond
Any Queensland road trip during the holiday season will tell you one thing: in this part of the world, we love to tow! There’ll be hundreds of cars on the road towing caravans, campers, boats, trailers, jetskis… you name it. If you want to be connected to the...
Can Electric Vehicles Tow?
It’s hard to believe that just a few short years ago you’d struggle to spot an electric vehicle on Australian roads! This statement by then-PM Scott Morrison in 2019 shows how far EV’s have come: "[An electric vehicle] won't tow your trailer. It's not going to tow...
Towbars For Caravans
Towbars for Caravans. Might seem a simple question to answer, but in reality a complex question in itself. How do you match the right Towbar (in a sea of different Towbar options) with the right specifications for your caravan with a vast range of caravan...