Van trailer hitch

If you want to tow a trailer with your converted van, you'll need to fit it with a suitable hitch. As well as saving space inside your van, fitting a trailer hitch will allow you to tow a luggage trailer or a transverse trailer for transporting a scooter, motorbike or standard or electric bicycles.

Mecatek (formerly SAWIKO France) offers you its expertise in the manufacture of towbars and equipment for vans and motorhomes, with trailer hitches adapted to different types of vans.

Approved and fully compliant with current European standards, our trailer hitches for vans can be fitted to all makes of chassis, whatever the type of chassis (standard or HGV) of your van. Our trailer hitch are compatible with vans from brands such as Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Man, Iveco and AL-KO.

How do I choose a trailer hitch for my van?

To ensure optimum traction for your trailer, the first thing you need to do is fit a trailer hitch perfectly suited to the type of chassis on your van. There are two types of van chassis:

• The standard chassis (< 3.5 T)
• Heavy goods vehicle chassis (> 3.5 T)

Mecatek offers trailer hitches that can be fitted to virtually any make of vehicle, depending on the chassis configuration of each model:

• Van chassis without optional pre-equipment
• Van chassis with optional electrical pre-equipment for trailer

It is essential to choose a approved trailer hitch depending on the vehicle to which it is to be fitted. Each van or panel van has its own specific technical features, which can make the installation of a trailer hitch more complex. Not all trailer hitches fit all types of chassis.

Finally, choose a trailer hitch with the right technical features for your vehicle. Some of our trailer hitches are also available in a removable ball version so that you can remove it if necessary.

How do I install a trailer hitch for a van?

The installation of a trailer hitch for vans can be complex, depending on the specific configuration of your van. Indeed, some vehicles require a complete modification of their chassis to ensure optimum installation of the trailer hitch:

• - Modification of the tank to allow passage of the spars supporting the spare wheel
• - Moving the spare wheel carrier

You also need to make sure that the standard or multiplexed wiring harnesses connecting your van to your trailer are correctly installed, so that your trailer can be approved for road use.

Mecatek can help you’installing your trailer hitch. Specialising in fitting trailer hitches to motorhomes and vans, the experts at our Mecatek subsidiary welcome you to their assembly and training workshops to help you install your trailer hitch on your van.

Don't hesitate to contact our customer service team if you have any questions about the type of trailer hitch best suited to your needs. To benefit from personalised advice that perfectly meets your expectations, remember to provide us with all the necessary information about your van (make, chassis type, model and year of first registration).