Description
Overview:
The Maypole Bumper Protector Prevents Damage from Towing Hitch (MPN 464B) is a tough, black, impact‐resistant plate designed to sit neatly behind your tow ball. Made from durable polymer to withstand knocks, scuffs and abrasion, it shields painted and plastic bumpers during everyday towing and tight manoeuvres. It mounts using the tow ball's existing 50mm bolt hole fixings for a secure, tidy fit, helping to maintain vehicle appearance and resale value. Suitable for cars, vans, 4x4s and light commercial vehicles fitted with a towing hitch, it is a practical add‐on for trailers, caravans and plant trailers. Built for regular use, it offers reliable protection without affecting hitch operation, making it a straightforward choice for tradespeople, DIY users and fleet operators.
Key Features:
- Protects bumpers from impacts and scratches caused by trailers, caravans and accessories during hitching and manoeuvring
- Fits securely behind the tow ball using the existing 50mm bolt hole fixings for a clean installation
- Durable, impact‐resistant construction for long service life in everyday and commercial use
- Low‐profile design that does not interfere with normal coupling, safety chains or electrics
- Weather, road‐salt and UV resistant surface for year‐round performance
- Quick to fit with standard tools; uses existing hardware in most installations
- Easy to keep clean; wipe down after use to remove dirt and grit
- Helps prevent costly bumper repairs and keeps vehicles looking presentable on site and on the road
- Suitable for cars, SUVs, vans and light commercials with a tow ball
Typical Applications:
Ideal for protecting rear bumpers when towing box trailers, plant trailers, utility trailers, caravans and horseboxes. Useful for frequent hitching in yards, depots and worksites, reversing up to trailers, tight parking, loading bay work and when fitting or removing tow‐mounted accessories such as cycle carriers.
Also known as:
Towbar bumper protector, towball shield plate, hitch bumper pad, towbar guard plate, rear bumper scuff plate (towing), hitch impact plate, tow hitch bumper shield, bumper saver for towbar, towbar backing plate.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 802 001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maypole |
| OEM No. | 464B |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Trailers |
