The right tow bar makes all the difference. We compare the top-rated Blue Ox, Roadmaster and Demco tow bars so you can tow your vehicle safely behind your motorhome.
Flat towing (also called dinghy towing or four-down towing) lets you bring a vehicle along behind your motorhome without a trailer or dolly. The tow bar is the heart of that setup — it connects your towed vehicle's baseplate to the motorhome's hitch receiver and has to handle every mile, stop and turn in between.
Every tow bar carries a maximum towing capacity. Weigh your towed vehicle fully loaded and choose a bar rated comfortably above that number. Most midsize SUVs and trucks tow best with a 7,500–10,000 lb rated bar, while lighter cars can use 6,000 lb class bars.
Tow bars mount into either a 2-inch or 2.5-inch hitch receiver. Larger motorhomes often use 2.5-inch receivers, so confirm yours before ordering — adapters are available but a direct fit is always cleaner.
The tow bar connects to a vehicle-specific baseplate installed on your towed vehicle. Blue Ox, Roadmaster and Demco each use their own connection style, so stay within one brand family or use the correct adapter. Not sure which baseplate fits your vehicle? Call us — fitment help is free.
Non-binding or telescoping arms let you connect and disconnect even on uneven ground or at an angle — a feature you'll appreciate the first time you unhook at a sloped campsite.
Below are the tow bars our customers ask for most, from the premium Roadmaster with built-in LED lighting to the proven Blue Ox Apollo line. Every one ships nationwide, and our service team can install your complete flat-tow setup — tow bar, baseplate, braking system and wiring — right here in Castle Hayne, NC.
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Premium aluminum bar with LED lights, safety cables and 6-wire cord included. Collapses for storage.
$1,946.38 View / Buy
Independent vertical bolt design with collapsible arms and 54-inch safety chains. Mounts to baseplate.
$1,853.68 View / BuyThe Apollo is a customer favorite — smooth non-binding arms and legendary Blue Ox durability.
$1,509.00 View / Buy
Same Apollo performance for motorhomes with larger 2.5-inch hitch receivers.
$1,509.00 View / Buy
Heavy-duty 10,000 lb capacity with telescoping non-binding arms for easy hookup on any terrain.
$1,349.37 View / Buy
Stainless steel construction with adjustable arms — a great value for lighter towed vehicles.
$1,233.92 View / BuyWeigh your towed vehicle fully loaded, then choose a tow bar rated above that weight. Most SUVs and trucks need a 7,500–10,000 lb bar; lighter cars can use a 6,000 lb class bar. When in doubt, go higher — the extra capacity costs little and adds safety margin.
Yes. The tow bar connects to a vehicle-specific baseplate installed on the front of your towed vehicle. Each brand (Blue Ox, Roadmaster, Demco) has its own connection style, so match the bar to the baseplate or use the correct adapter.
It is the size of the hitch receiver on your motorhome that the tow bar slides into. Many larger motorhomes use 2.5-inch receivers. Check your hitch before ordering — a direct fit is always better than an adapter.
Absolutely. Our service team installs tow bars, baseplates, supplemental braking systems and wiring at our Castle Hayne, NC location. Call (910) 793-2894 for a quote and scheduling.
Questions about fitment, pricing or availability? Call our team during store hours or send us an email.