Tow Bars

[RetiredNavy]

In YHO (Your Humble Opinion) what is the best tow bar system for a 2013 Ford Focus behind a Coachmen Concord MH? The car weighs 3,000, so should I have the brakes on it also?

[navegator]

I have the Roadmaster Falcon that stays on the RV and the SMI brake system, simple and easy to hookup.

navegator

[summerhouse]

We have the Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain. Works extremely easy and can't feel the Jeep Cherokee at all. Smooth operation.
As for an auxiliary braking system. I would not be without one, whether required or not. When the situation arises that I need to make an emergency stop. I want every single inch available to me.
I'm not worried about the every day/every stop. I am concerned about shutting it all down in as short a distance possible situation.

[avan]

I use the Blue Ox tow bar with the Blue Ox AutoStop surge brake system plus a breakaway cable brake

[dicknellen]

I have had both types and I like the motor home mounted tow bar best, The Roadmaster Falcon II all terrain is a good tow bar. Dick

[LakeN]

Following this thread. Also in market for tow bar....2014 Focus. Blue Ox has been recommended. Comments on the braking systems would be helpful. Simple & effective preferred if that exists!

[enblethen]

I would suggest a MH mounted tow bar.
As per brand, I would do search for the best price of any of the big manufacturers. You may even find a used one in good shape then work backwards for brackets.
I have an SMI Stay-n-Play brake system. It has the small cylinder under the dash and the control unit stays in place. Roadmaster offers one very much like it.

[dakdave]

Hi,
I have a Blue Ox tow bar rated for 10000 lbs I use to tow an old Chevy Malibu[98].Not saying its the best just what I have and are satisfied with.
Check the towing laws for states u will be in,many require u to be able to stop in 40 feet from 25 mph,others different.I have unit that mounts small air cylinder from floor pan to brake pedal[cannot remember name] has breakaway brakes also.I cannot tell any difference whether I use it or not as far as stopping.I would have one just to cya
in case of accident. dave