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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Since you have used that same tow bar for the previous two years without incident, I believe a couple of things were in play here.
Your miscalculation resulting in too tight of turn and jumping the curb, plus your towing setup may have been adequate in normal towing situations, but obviously not strong enough to withstand any extra forces such as what occurred.
Not criticizing, just purely my guess.
Your miscalculation resulting in too tight of turn and jumping the curb, plus your towing setup may have been adequate in normal towing situations, but obviously not strong enough to withstand any extra forces such as what occurred.
Not criticizing, just purely my guess.
