Near accident caused by failing tow bar
We tow a lifted Jeep Wrangler behind our truck (with truck camper on top). The tow bar is from Smittybilt (here is the model). Because the Jeep sits higher than the truck, we have the extra piece on...
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I used a very similar (if not identical) towbar made, I think, by Reese, to tow several different Jeeps for many years, all around the West. Those Jeeps were towed by a Class C motorhome, a Dodge one ton dually with 11.5 foot camper on it, and a Class A motorhome. The last trip it made was from Montana to Nevada, towing a modified Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited (suspension lift, body lift, engine lift, tummy tuck, custom bumpers, oversized tires, winch, 30 gallon fuel tank, custom roll bars, etc.).
I used many different ball mounts with it, including an adjustable one and an extension (41" long) under the 11.5 foot camper.
I never had any problems, certainly never had anything like what you are describing.
IMO, your incident was a one-of-a-kind occurrence, possible exacerbated by curbing the toad.
I used many different ball mounts with it, including an adjustable one and an extension (41" long) under the 11.5 foot camper.
I never had any problems, certainly never had anything like what you are describing.
IMO, your incident was a one-of-a-kind occurrence, possible exacerbated by curbing the toad.
