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Cdash
Explorer
Oct 17, 2015

Tow bars, couple hundred vs 1I, whats the difference?

Thinking about moving from a 5th wheel to a class C and looking at tow bars as part of research. I see cheap fixed ones that cost a couple hundred dollars at most, then Road Master/Blue Ox that are over $1k. I know this is a beginner question, but what is the benefit on the expensive ones? From what I gather, hook up seems to be a big part of it, but is the difference in towing performance?

I'd be looking for one to put on the front of a Jeep Wrangler.

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    enblethen
    Nomad
    Oct 17, 2015
    One thing you must consider is the tow bar brackets for your exact vehicle you are looking at. They can be$200 up.
    Then a tow bar can be considered. Most tow bars can be adapted to different brands of tow bars. Only takes money.
    Some vehicles should have tow bar mounted to MH like the Roadmaster Falcon.
    Later model tow bars such as Roadmaster All-terrain can make it easier to connect and disconnect. The levers work better in most cases then the earlier bars with the buttons you must push, which can be difficult if bar is in a bind.
    I would not hesitate on buying a used tow bar such as the Roadmaster Stowmaster or Falcon.

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