Why Go With a Nicer Tow Bar than the Curt Tow Bar # C19745
Question:
This Curt tow bar is less than $100 and the others for my 2007 VW new beetle are $400 to 600+. So why use this one versus the more expensive ones? Advantages of the more expensive ones to justify the bigger price. Thanks
asked by: Gary D
Expert Reply:
I really wouldn't ever recommend the Curt tow bar # C19745 unless it was a one time use situation and the person was okay with drilling holes in the front bumper of the vehicle. It's also very difficult to connect and disconnect.
If you went with a much nicer Roadmaster like the Falcon All Terrain part # RM-522 you can use a base plate kit that mounts directly to the frame of your 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle like the Roadmaster EZ part # 521232-1 which has removable arms and provides a much better and safer connection. Especially on a vehicle like yours where the front bumper isn't flat and is also not rated for towing with.
The Falcon also has non-binding arms which help a lot to make connecting/disconnecting as easy as possible. I also attached a help article link that covers the nicer features of the Roadmaster tow bars as well.
Also check your owners manual for any flat towing restrictions as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
more information >
Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs
- Shop: Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Q&A: Recommended Base Plate for a 2007 VW Beetle
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Shop: Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles
- Shop: Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Shop: Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Air or Air-Over-Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Search Results: tow kit
- Search Results: tow bar
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Video: Review of Blue Ox Tow Bar - Acclaim Non Binding Tow Bar - BX4330
- Search Results: demco tow bar
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: base plates
- Q&A: Choosing Between the Brake Buddy Select 3 and the Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System Installation - 2022 Ford F-150
- Q&A: Which Bumpers Can I Flat Tow a Jeep Wrangler JLU With Using D-Ring Adapters
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: base plate
- Video: Review of Blue Ox Tow Bar Braking Systems - Patriot Portable Braking System - BLU37TR
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: blue ox
on Tow Bar
