Are Curt & Tow Ready Coupler Tow Bar The Same Thing
Question:
Your website shows a curt towbar priced at $. And another towbar at $. They appear to be the same bar different brand is there a diffence?
asked by: Jeff S
Expert Reply:
They are similar but the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar 63180 is different from the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms # C19745.
They are manufactured by competing companies, and while both have a 5k capacity and come with brackets to attach to the vehicle you are looking to tow, the biggest difference is that the Tow Ready limits you to a towing speed of 45 mph. So if you wanted to flat tow your vehicle on a highway you would not be able to do so.
Since the Curt # C19745 does not have that limitation I definitely recommend going with it; the only other thing you'll need with that tow bar is the Curt Coupler Safety Pin # K-8P.
Products Referenced in This Question
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Snapper Pin
- 2-3/16 Inch Long
- 1/4 Inch Diameter
- 2-3/16 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- CURT
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