Tow car hookup by single person
I will be towing a vehicle and need to be able to easily (relatively) hook up the towed vehicle by myself. 1) Any recommendations for a particular tow bar brand? 2) Any hookup procedure recommenda...
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olfarmer wrote:Mile High wrote:olfarmer wrote:
I have always done it alone and I have a rigid (no adjustment) tow bar. I use 2 magnetic, extendable, rods with a ball on top. Just drive forward until the balls touch and hook it up. Pretty easy and simple. They are available from RV dealers.
But how do you hold the tow bar out in front the toad so you can line up? That part was the one I struggled with for a fixed tow bar.
I have an adjustable strap with a hook on each end. I open the hood on my Jeep and hook it to the brace above the radiator and the other end hooks to the tow bar. Adjust it to the proper height and drive forward until the balls on the magnetic pole touch and then unhook the strap and let the hitch down on the ball. Sorry I didn't answer sooner, I haven't been on this site for a bit and just saw your question.
I just hooked it up today for a trip to Texas. It took me one try!
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