Forum Discussion

et2's avatar
et2
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013

Leaving tow bars attached to motorhome for flat towing

We are fairly new to the motorhome crowd. Do most of you who flat tow leave the tow bars attached to your MH? I see many in the storage yard who do, minus the wires and cables. Of course most are probably locked.

Our Blue Ox were over $700. I have been removing them, but they take up space and a little heavy. Anyone have them stolen? I suppose if locked a thief will probably pass on them. I don't know how easy it would be to pry the locking end cap off.
Class A
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2013
    et2 wrote:
    We are fairly new to the motorhome crowd. Do most of you who flat tow leave the tow bars attached to your MH? I see many in the storage yard who do, minus the wires and cables. Of course most are probably locked.

    Our Blue Ox were over $700. I have been removing them, but they take up space and a little heavy. Anyone have them stolen? I suppose if locked a thief will probably pass on them. I don't know how easy it would be to pry the locking end cap off.


    yes, we install the towbar at the start of the season and leave it on until the end of the season. just be sure to lock it to your hitch with a locking pin or padlock. but...be sure you carry the key with you so the towbar can be removed quickly if need be.
  • Sooboy's avatar
    Sooboy
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2013
    Mandalay Parr wrote:
    I leave mine on and the pin is locked.


    Ditto.
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2013
    from what I have seen and heard, a druggie thief will steal any thing tied down or not. over the years I have wondered just how in the heck did they get to that item and steal it. and they will do a lot of damage to your MH while doing it too.
  • Sully2's avatar
    Sully2
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2013
    When not actually using my Adventa II....its locked onto my coach and covered

About Motorhome Group

38,707 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 05, 2014