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mowermech
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Nov 02, 2013

towbar recommendations

In the near future I may be setting a Dodge Ram 1500 up for towing. It will be extended cab, short box, probably 360 V8, 4x4, auto tranny, 2001 or earlier. It will replace the "toy truck" in my sig., which will be sold (I hope).
I will be looking for a simple, trouble free, minimal maintenance, relatively inexpensive towbar, minimum 6000 lb. capacity, not more than 8000 lb.
what brand/model will meet those specs, if any?
  • I bought my Roadmaster towbar used off craigslist for a very good price and the base plates can be had new for a reasonable price if you shop around and are very easy to install.
  • Thanks for the recommendations.
    However, it looks like the pickup upgrade won't happen.
    So, a new tow bar won't be required, and this thread is no longer needed.
    Thanks again.
  • Had the Demco and was very happy with it, but, were I to do it again the ReadyBrake with integrated braking system would be the only tow bar purchased.

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