ready brute tow bars
I currently have a tow bar which requires that the toad be close to perfectly straight to release any pressure on the latches/arms and disconnect the car easily. I am looking for a new tow bar with ...
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We have a Ready Brute.
As mentioned, even though it's partially aluminum, I wouldn't call it "light". I use one of the cheap HF platform dollies to move it from the garage to the MH.
I use a semi rigid tool bag (also HF) to store all the hitch bits and pieces and it works well as a prop to hold the unattached arm off the ground. Makes it easier when working by yourself.
The bag also contains a pair of work gloves, makes life a little easier and cleaner.
Tying a lanyard on the pin retainers makes it easier to yank the retainer out of the pin.
Do get an extra set of hitch pins. Once when re attaching the towd, couldn't find the pins, then noticed they were sitting on the license plate bracket. Luckily they hadn't fallen off while we had been sight seeing!
As mentioned, even though it's partially aluminum, I wouldn't call it "light". I use one of the cheap HF platform dollies to move it from the garage to the MH.
I use a semi rigid tool bag (also HF) to store all the hitch bits and pieces and it works well as a prop to hold the unattached arm off the ground. Makes it easier when working by yourself.
The bag also contains a pair of work gloves, makes life a little easier and cleaner.
Tying a lanyard on the pin retainers makes it easier to yank the retainer out of the pin.
Do get an extra set of hitch pins. Once when re attaching the towd, couldn't find the pins, then noticed they were sitting on the license plate bracket. Luckily they hadn't fallen off while we had been sight seeing!
