Comparing Blue Ox Adventurer & Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bars
Question:
Hi, What is the main difference between the two tow bars? 63180 and BX7322 Which one would be easier to hook and unhook. Looking to tow at speed of 60-65mph for long distance. Towed vehicle weight is 5000Ibs.
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Expert Reply:
The main difference between the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar # BX7322 and the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar # 63180 is that the Tow Ready has a maximum speed rating of 45 mph. The Blue Ox does not have this restriction. Both are car-mount tow bars that fit a 2-inch hitch ball and both are rated for 5000-lbs. Both will mate most easily with base plates from the same maker as the bar and both will install in pretty much the same way.
I recommend choosing a tow bar that gives you some safety margin. If you towed car's actual weight is 5000-lbs then I do NOT recommend using either of these tow bars. A higher-capacity tow bar like the Roadmaster StowMaster # RM-501 (rated for 6K) would be a better choice. This works with Roadmaster EZ, XL and standard series base plates. These base plates are vehicle-specific so please let me know the details about the car you intend to tow.
You may also care to review the linked article on flat towing. It explains each of the components needed to legally and safely flat tow a car behind another vehicle. These items include the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, base plates, a supplementary braking system and often also a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level when towing.
You'll also want to check the manual for the car you want to tow. Some cars require preparation steps or modification to allow them to be flat-towed without damage. Your owner's manual will tell you if the car can be towed wheels down.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Blue Ox
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