Vehicle mounted vs Motorhome mounted tow bar

rockhillmanor wrote:

CPADWJ wrote:
I recently have purchased a Honda Fit to use as a dinghy with my 26' class C motorhome.
The dealer has given me two options for the tow bar. Vehicle mounted and motorhome mounted. The vehicle mounted option is about $200 less expensive than the motorhome mounted.
What are the benefits and disadvantages of each?
This is my first attempt at towing with 4 wheels down. I have previously used a dolly but look forward to this change.

That's kinda old school. No one really uses that type of tow bar anymore that stays with the toad. Way too many options and prices on the newer tow bars that disconnect from the toad and can totally be disconnected from the MH too.

I'd go with the dis-connectable tow bar. And like Bumpy said you can go real inexpensive with the rigid. I've seen many tow that way also.
You are gonna love leaving that dolly behind! :B

"No one really uses that type of tow bar anymore that stays with the toad."
Is that a fact! Y'know, there are always exceptions. ALWAYS!
My towbar is on the front of the Jeep, held in place by the safety chains. It will probably be there all summer. Yes, it is one of the rigid A-frame towbars. It does exactly the same job as the fancy telescoping expensive units, and does it very well. It has been in use on several different vehicles for nearly 20 years, and has never failed nor needed maintenance or repair!
I am very happy with it, and see absolutely no need to spend $800 or more for "convenience".
It is, of course, purely personal preference!