A hands-on technical business built from TowBars2U, practical experience and a shared interest in vehicles, electronics and doing jobs properly.
TowBars2U was founded by Gordon McDonald in 2021, after the first COVID lockdown. The mobile nature of towbar fitting meant work could be carried out with relatively little customer contact, and the business initially operated from Gordon's own car before progressing to a van and independent fitting work for Witter Towbars.
Gordon had already spent years developing an interest in vehicles, electronics and technology, alongside training in electronics, computer domain administration and networking, and electrical inspection and testing.
Gordon and James Rigby first met through Maplin Electronics. James had qualified as a draftsman and built a long career with Maplin, progressing through shop fitting, sales, assistant management, store management and eventually area management.
After Maplin closed, James successfully ran Dalgety Bay Handyman. Gordon regularly helped on larger jobs, and after months of persuasion James joined Gordon in January 2023 to form JRGM Technical Services LLP.
Both partners remain directly involved in towbar fitting, trailer servicing, quotations, accounts, administration and customer calls.
Custom wiring and specialist electrical work were already developing before JRGM Technical Services LLP was formed.
Early work included electrical repairs on classic Volkswagens, a custom loom for a DTH show Beetle and planning for a specialist Mk1 Ford Zodiac build with Hamilton Racing. JRGMTS has since carried out complete VW camper looms and other classic and hot rod electrical work.
Trailer servicing was identified as a natural second path because it complemented towing and wiring. Gordon and James completed formal towbar and trailer servicing training, and early attempts at mobile servicing confirmed that a proper workshop was needed to achieve the standard they wanted.
Today the workshop also handles vehicle electronics, trackers, cameras, infotainment upgrades and advanced 12V leisure systems, with Victron equipment favoured where suitable.
That principle has been part of the business from the start. JRGMTS does not aim to be the cheapest option; the aim is fair mid-market pricing and work that represents good value.
The team has grown since 2023, while Gordon and James remain directly involved day-to-day.
Partner
Gordon founded TowBars2U in 2021 and later formed JRGM Technical Services LLP with James Rigby. He has long-standing interests in vehicles, electronics and technology, with training in electronics, computer domain administration and…
Partner
James qualified as a draftsman before spending much of his career with Maplin Electronics, progressing through shop fitting, sales, assistant management, store management and area management. After Maplin closed he successfully ran…
Towbar Fitter
Ben joined the team around September 2025 as an additional towbar fitter, supporting the continued growth of TowBars2U fitting work.
Part-Time Trailer Technician
Finley joined part-time in late 2025 and supports the workshop with trailer servicing and related maintenance work. In July 2026 he completed and passed the NTTA Course Foundation in Trailer Servicing.
JRGMTS is primarily workshop-based in Tillicoultry. Call ahead or send an enquiry.
