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Vertical detachable towbars from ORIS: Important advantages for independent workshops!

7. March 2023

For those who occasionally use a towbar and attach importance to the appearance of their car (and who doesn’t?), a permanently installed towbar on their own car is usually simply out of the question. This is where the innovative detachable ORIS towbars from ACPS Automotive come into play – especially the AK41. With this towbar, drivers can keep the appearance of their vehicle unchanged and benefit from quick and easy installation and secure locking. There are also important advantages for workshops! Clearly, drivers who care about the appearance of their car and who only occasionally need a towbar, choose a detachable or even an automatically retractable ORIS towbar. Unlike fixed towbars, which are permanently attached to the vehicle’s chassis, the detachable towbar neck is only fitted when it is needed. When not in use, it can be stored in the car or garage and does not detract from the look of the vehicle. Vertically detachable ORIS towbars: 100% invisible It certainly is when it comes to the innovative, vertical detachable ORIS towbars from ACPS Automotive. With both horizontal and diagonal detachable towbars, the receptor housing for the detachable towball remains visible from the outside. The vertical detachable towbar, on the other hand, is not only the latest technology, but also the only variant that is completely invisible. Moreover, there is no visible cut-out of the bumper. Partly because the towbar mounting is invisible, the concept of vertical detachable towbars has become the OE standard. With the vertical detachable ORIS towbars, the detachable neck is inserted into the receptor housing from below. It locks automatically and is easy to remove again. With the automatic 3-ball locking mechanism of the ORIS AK41 towbar, assembly and disassembly is a breeze. A lock on the detachable neck also protects against theft. In other words, it’s just the thing for discerning drivers who value assembly, safety and appearance. Vertical detachable towbar AK41: Important advantages for car workshops Independent workshops also benefit from our vertical detachable towbars like the AK41. After all, you can score points with your customers with an easy-to-use, absolute premium product of the best quality. Attractive margins, the highest delivery reliability and the super-easy installation are important advantages that inspire. Advantages for independent workshops:
  • Vehicle-specific development of the towbars based on the mounting points and the load specification data of the car manufacturers.
  • Leading to simple assembly and highest fitting accuracy to the vehicle chassis
  • Highest quality standard from the original equipment manufacturers
  • Available for more than 200 vehicles
  • Can be used for all standard transport solutions (trailers; bicycle carriers, etc.)
  • Simple and clear identification of the products, and if possible, one product for different vehicle models with the same platform
  • The entire range is also available as a DUOs- set consisting of a detachable ORIS towbar and the corresponding vehicle-specific 13-pin electrical set.
AK41 FIX4BIKE®: With even more advantages for bike transportation With the vertical detachable AK41 FIX4BIKE® towbar, ACPS Automotive has consistently responded to the steadily increasing demand for safer and easier-to-mount bicycle carriers. In recent years, more and more people want to take their bicycle or e-bike with them on holiday. This is accompanied by increased demands for operational safety when transporting bicycles and higher loads on the bicycle carrier. The vertical detachable AK41 FIX4BIKE® ensures even more safety when transporting bicycles and makes the installation of bicycle carriers on the hitch extremely easy: In combination with FIX4BIKE® bicycle carriers, the AK41 FIX4BIKE® ensures quick and precise positioning without any play. Responsible for this are the safety studs below the towball, which firmly couple the carrier to the towball neck. FIX4BIKE® carriers can only be mounted on FIX4BIKE® towbars. The FIX4BIKE® towbar itself can be combined with all bicycle carrier models and trailers. Advantages for car drivers:
  • The detachable neck is only attached when in use.
  • Otherwise, 100% invisible: the aesthetics of the vehicle remain intact
  • Automatic locking mechanism for simple use and maximum safety
  • With FIX4BIKE® function.
  • Excellent price/performance ratio.
  • Highest quality from the original equipment of car manufacturers
  • User-friendly operation
White Volkswagen Tiguan with towbar towing a caravan on a forest road with motion blur and green trees in the background.

The company

ACPS Automotive Services GmbH is part of ACPS Automotive GmbH. With more than 65 years of experience and over 2,200 employees and 4 plants, ACPS Automotive today is the technology and market leader in towbars for cars, SUVs and vans in Europe. More than 140 patents are proving the company’s strength to innovate, which plays a key role in shaping technological progress in the towbar sector.

As a developer and manufacturer of transport solution technologies, ACPS Automotive sets standards at its headquarters in Germany and in its ten locations worldwide. All leading car manufacturers trust in the innovative towing solutions under the brand ORIS. The company transfers its expertise from the original equipment to its innovative and safe solutions to the independent spare parts trade and the independent workshop (Aftermarket). ORIS towbars provide an especially safe and convenient connection between vehicles and caravans, bicycle carriers, boat and horse trailers in the private and commercial sector. The ORIS brand has always been known for its high-quality products with special unique selling propositions. Unique selling propositions such as the patented FIX4BIKE®-system or the first all-electric retractable towbar for retrofitting, ORIS_E3.

ACPS Automotive was established in 1955 near Stuttgart, Germany, and is known in Europe under the ORIS brand. Annual sales of around €440 million were generated in 2024.

ACPS Automotive Aftermarket headquarters in Mönchengladbach, Germany, featuring the modern logistics and office building under a clear blue sky.

Contact

Silviya Tzoneva

ACPS Automotive Services GmbH

Advanced Carrier and Protection Systems

Regioparkring 1

41199 Mönchengladbach

Germany