Latest News: 26/08/2025
Recent changes on the laws regarding the use of drop plates on towbar's.
The use of a metal drop plate to either higher or lower a tow ball on a is now not legal and will invalidate any type approval on the towbar if they are not type approved with the towbar.
To change the height of a tow ball the tow ball must either be moved to a lower, or higher setting on the tow bar or, use a multi-height coupler or drop plate that has been type approved for use with the towbar. (Usually, these are commercial tow bars with at least four holes in the face plate.)
If you wish to learn a bit more about it then have a watch of the attached YouTube video from Go Green Autos:
Drop plates are now illegal. Lowering the tow ball on my Nissan Navara NP300.
Latest News: 30/05/2025
New Update on the TF2323 and TF2324 SmartCAN2 compatibility lists new vehicles and vehicle updates added for the below models:
Mazda - 2/CX/MX
Ford - Escape/Puma/Capri/F150
Volvo - XC/V70/S80/V60/S60
Opel/Vauxhall - Adam/Astra/Corsa/Insignia/Meriva/Mokka/Zafira
VW - T7/Tiguan
Kia - Nero
Hyundai - Staria
Important notice: Price increase from April 2025
I would firstly like to take a moment to thank you for your continued custom and support.
Here at Ryder Towing , we are committed to providing you with the best quality products and service possible for every order you place.
I appreciate that a price rise is never welcome but as a result of price increases from our suppliers, and increased utility costs, as well as the much talked about national insurance changes we now find it necessary to implement slight increases on some of our products.
I can confirm that we are being proactive to control our internal costs and keep any changes to a minimum.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and should you require any further information regarding this price increase or discuss any future orders, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Latest News: 14/01/2025
New Update on the TF2323 and TF2324 SmartCAN2 compatibility lists new vehicles and vehicle updates added for the below models:
Audi Q5 SQ5 (FP)
Audi A6 (FU) 2025<
Volkswagen Crafter (SY/SZ)
MAN TGE (UY/UZ)
Latest News: 12/07/2024
There is currently an issue with coding late 2023 onwards Mercedes vehicles as the gateway has been locked by Mercedes and can only coded by a main dealer with the Mercedes specific OE coding tool.
Aftermarket coding suppliers are currently working on a resolution for this.
The easiest way to identify the affected vehicles is to check the VIN number.
Late 2023 onwards vehicles no longer have the model number in the VIN and will need to be coded with the Mercedes OE coding tool.
(Eg: 2020 A class [177] can be coded as [177] can be found in the VIN)
Try checking out our read only SmartCAN2 kits here: Universal Programmed CANbus kits | Ryder Towing Ltd and search for the compatibility lists in extra information to see if your vehicle is compatible.
News: 03/07/2024
You may well be aware that there is currently an issue with coding 2024 VAG vehicles that have the letter *R* as the 10th digit of the VIN number.
The issue is not with the vehicle or the vehicle specific kits but with the coding on the vehicle itself.
VAG have locked the gateway on 2024 vehicles stopping any aftermarket coding tool from being able to access the gateway to update the coding.
That's why all vehicle specific / CANbus based kits for VAG vehicles from 2024 onwards will be switching over to read only systems.
Check out our read only SmartCAN2 kits here: Universal Programmed CANbus kits | Ryder Towing Ltd and search for the compatibility lists in extra information to see if your vehicle is compatible.
New Services:
- Next day UK before 1 pm delivery slot (Monday-Friday) subject to availability
- Bespoke Looms - If you need longer or shorter looms please contact us to discuss your requirements
- Universal Kits - We can design a custom made kit to suit your needs.
Our universal kits are popular with mobile towbar fitters, as they contain everything you need for each job. (All universal kits are supplied in individual bags - perfect for stock control)
If you would like us to make a bespoke kit on your behalf, please contact us and we will offer a quote.
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