Auxtail was an idea borne from frustration with current systems for exterior load carrying.

Towbars are optimised for pulling loads in the axis of the vehicle.

Using a small smooth ball as a joint demands high clamping forces and imparts high loads at the neck of the ball.

If you use the towbar with a ball for carrying, you are compromised on load capacity.  Only 3 closely packed bikes are allowed to be fitted in Germany, unless you add a strap back to the roof of the car, which is not always possible and rather unsatisfactory.

The loading process is also long and difficult.

1st the towball often needs fixing or deploying, which can be messy.

Then the bike rack needs fitting. These are heavy, often require a high clamping force and are difficult to align nicely.

Then you have to attach the electrics.

Craig would recommend a safety wire too, just in case.

This system is inefficient, complex and does not meet customer needs.

Craig decided it was time to take on the challenge and Auxtail was borne.