Witter ZX202 Towball Bike Carrier: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A bolt-on towball-mounted carrier for two bikes, from Witter.
- Key specifications: 34 kg maximum load; clamps to a UK towball; 13-pin plug with a lightboard; adds 600 mm for ferry dimensions; 2-year warranty (UK towbar shop).
- Suits: Cars with a towbar and a towball that need to carry two bikes.
- Skip if: Your car has a 7-pin socket and you have not got an adaptor; it is sold separately.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises one UK towbar shop’s listing, checked 19 October 2026, which showed it sold out.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Witter ZX202 bicycle bolt-on towball mounted carrier, 2 bikes | [1] |
| Load | 34 kg maximum. Per-bike limit not stated on this page | [1] |
| Mounting | Clamps to a UK towball with an adjuster screw; initial assembly about 45 minutes | [1] |
| Electrics | 13-pin plug; a 7-pin adaptor is sold separately; rear lightboard included | [1] |
| Tilt | The overview says the carrier tilts with bikes loaded; the specification table says it does not. The page contradicts itself | [1] |
| In the box | One support arm, a retaining strap, adjustable wheel holders | [1] |
| Ferry dimensions | Adds 600 mm | [1] |
| Warranty | 2 years (manufacturer) | [1] |
| Price | £234.99 sale (£258.49 regular); sold out on 19 October 2026 | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “witter” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact model before you buy.
Check your towbar’s and your car’s maximum towball load and the carrier’s weight before fitting, and make sure the numberplate and lights stay visible. We did not review a manual.
Questions people ask
Does it tilt for boot access?
The page says both yes and no, so check with the seller [1].
What plug does it use?
13-pin, with a 7-pin adaptor sold separately [1].
How much can it carry?
34 kg in total [1].
Alternatives
- Other car accessories: See our car accessories hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits towbar-equipped cars carrying two bikes. We could not confirm the tilt feature or per-bike limit, and the listing was sold out. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Witter Towbars ZX202 Bicycle Bolt-On Towball Mounted Carrier, 2 Bikes, The Towbar Store (UK retailer listing), thetowbarstore.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.