Used Tow Bar Values
This is NOT an offer to buy or sell a tow bar. In that there is a current post asking about tow bars, I'm encouraged to ask how to determine the value of a used one. Somewhere between what the selle...
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rdhetrick wrote:
I'm sure there are lots of opinions on this, but for me, I wouldn't take the chance buying a used towbar. The manufacturer of mine recommends "service" every year or two if I remember correctly. If a new one cost $1k and a used one was $500, I personally couldn't justify saving $500 for something that has a lot riding behind it! For others, it's an acceptable risk.
Don't get me wrong, I buy used stuff all the time, but in my mind, some used things just aren't worth the risk. Fire Extinguishers are another thing that comes to mind!
I very rarely buy used equipment - but in an unusual move, bought a used tow bar. Horrible mistake. 5K miles later, it failed and is costing me a little over $3K to fix.
It left an impression from where the main pivot bolt hit the hood and grill.
This happened at the very end of a 10hr travel day -- at least we were close to our destination.
