Established in the mid-1960s, GT Towing is now into its third generation with the Thurgood family at the helm. We take pride in delivering exceptional service through our well-trained and experienced team, offering great value for money both in-store and online.
Originally founded as a supplier of towbars and trailers, our business naturally expanded into the caravan industry in the 1980s with the acquisition of a well-established caravan centre. While we no longer offer caravan-related services, we continue to focus on our core strengths, providing high-quality towbar, trailer and leisure solutions.
As proud distributors for many of the leading brands in the industry, our NTTA-approved workshops remain dedicated to a wide range of services - from towbar installation to expert trailer service and repairs. We even offer a comfortable waiting area for those ‘while-you-wait’ jobs.
We carry a broad selection of domestic and commercial-use trailers, as well as a hire fleet. Since the closure of our Potters Bar location, our expanded showroom between Hatfield and Welham Green now houses an extensive range of roof racks and roof boxes all under one roof.
1967
GT Towing Ltd is founded.
In 1967, Gordon Thurgood founded GT Towing Ltd.
1972
GT Towing Ltd enters its 2nd Generation
In 1972, Sally Smyth, daughter of Gordon Thurgood, became the first of four within the second generation to join the company. Paul Thurgood joined in 1974, Amanda Miller joined in 1975 & Adam Thurgood joined in 1979.
1977
GT Towing Ltd moves to Potters Bar
In 1977, GT Towing Ltd moved in to Potters Bar High Street, where we opened our first retail store & show room, as well as towbar fitting workshops. In 2013, GT Towing closed the Potters Bar branch permanently, and relocated all workshops and show-rooms to our one-stop-shop in Welham Green.
1986
GT Towing Opens Welham Green Branch
In 1986, GT Towing Ltd expanded by opening a new shop and workshops on a 7 acre site.
1988
GT Towing Ltd becomes Ifor Williams dealer
In 1988, GT Towing Ltd became an Ifor Williams main dealer - The worlds leading trailer manufacturer.
1994
GT Towing Ltd launches its first website!
In 1994, GT Towing Ltd launched it's first ever website - The first company in our industry to do so!
1995
GT Towing LTD becomes Bailey Caravan Dealer
In 1995, GT Towing Ltd became a main Bailey Caravan dealer.
2001
GT Towing Ltd enters its 3rd Generation
In 2001, GT Towing Ltd moved in to its Third Generation, when Tom Thurgood, son of Paul Thurgood, joined the company. 10 years later in 2011, a second member of the third generation, Lucas Thurgood, son of Adam Thurgood, then joined GT Towing Ltd. In 2018, a third member of the third generation, Mason Thurgood, also son of Adam Thurgood, joined the business.
2009
GT TOWING LTD wins THULE Dealer of the year!
In 2009, GT Towing Ltd won Thule Dealer of the Year!
2011
GT Towing Ltd becomes Brian James dealer
In 2011, GT Towing Ltd became a Brian James Trailers main dealer! In 2023, we concluded our Brian James Trailers dealership to focus on partnering with market leader Ifor Williams Trailers.
2015
GT Towing Ltd becomes Coachman Dealer
In 2015, GT Towing Ltd became a Coachman Caravans main dealer!
2017
GT Towing Ltd launch their new website!
GT Towing Ltd launched their new website, in celebration of their 50th Anniversary!
2017
GT Towing Ltd celebrates 50 years in establishment!
In 2017, GT Towing Ltd celebrated it's 50th anniversary!
2022
GT Towing re-open brand new shop renovation!
GT Towing re-open after a full shop renovation, with brand new shop front and shopping experience!
2024
GT Towing launch their brand new and latest wesbite!
We launched our brand new website! Slick, sharp and efficient, our brand new website is built on all the latest platforms for optimum performance!
2024
GT Towing close the Caravan Department
In 2024, we streamlined our operations by closing our caravan department, enabling us to invest further in the areas where we bring the most value to our customers.