The swan to flange converter provides a practical solution for individuals with newer swan-neck tow-balls who wish to utilize older bike racks or other equipment designed for the traditional flange-type towball mounting system. This adapter effectively bridges the compatibility gap, allowing you to continue using your existing accessories without the need to replace them.
The converter securely clamps onto the standard swan-neck tow-ball, creating a robust connection. It then presents a flange equipped with two generously sized bolt holes, perfectly aligned with the dimensions and specifications of the older format towball mounting flange. This design ensures a seamless and straightforward installation process for your legacy equipment.
It’s important to note that the swan to flange converter has a weight rating of 100Kg, indicating the maximum vertical load it can safely handle. While suitable for bike racks and similar accessories, it is explicitly not designed or recommended for use with towing stabilizers. Using it with a towing stabilizer could compromise safety and potentially damage the converter or the towing vehicle.
The complete kit includes all necessary components for installation, consisting of the mounting bracket, the outer casting, and a clamshell mechanism that facilitates secure attachment to the swan neck tow ball. This comprehensive package eliminates the need for sourcing additional parts, simplifying the setup procedure.
The outer casting is designed with versatility in mind. While the product images may show the clamp bolt positioned at the rear, the casting can be oriented in either direction during installation. This flexibility allows users to choose the most convenient configuration based on their specific vehicle and equipment setup, optimizing accessibility and ease of use.
Weighing in at 4kg, the swan to flange converter adds a manageable amount of weight to the towbar assembly, ensuring it doesn’t significantly impact the vehicle’s handling or fuel efficiency. The robust construction ensures durability and a long service life, providing a reliable solution for years to come.
The unit weighs 4kg.
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The core component of the Bak-Rak Swan to Flange adaptor is our patented clam shell. The clamshell clamps onto the 50 mm towball and is the basis of all our products.
The casting sits over the clamshell and a M12 bolt tightens it all together. The fabrication is bolted to the casting – this fabrication provides 2 16mm holes on a 90mm centres – this replicates the mounts on a traditional flange-mounted tow bracket.
2 years subject to terms and load restrictions
The Bak-Rak Swan to flange adaptor is ideal for:-
- Using those bike racks you used to use with your flange towball, despite the fact your current car has a swan-neck towbar fitted
- Using with a Dave Cooper Motocross bike carrier
- To fit your Pendle, Witter bike rack to your car.
The Swan to Flange converter is often also referred to as a Swan to Flange adaptor, S2F Adaptor or S2F Convertor.
