Tow Bars for RV

OUR TOP PICK

Roadmaster 522 All Terrain Tow Bar

This first tow bar is probably one of the more powerful that we have on our list, with a pulling capacity of a whopping 10,000 pounds. Just looking at this towing bar, you can see that it has a very sturdy construction, with a Y-shaped bar that will help you to maneuver your camper and distribute the pressure evenly - introducing the Roadmaster 522 All Terrain Tow Bar.

The fact that this has a very high towing capacity is great for trucks and largely RVs. This has amazing Latch Freedom technology, which stops the metal from binding and meshing together when you are turning a corner.

This is a great tow bar for taking tighter corners, so if you are thinking of going through narrow streets, this is the tow bar for you.

Another great aspect of this tow bar is the fact that it has independent and adjustable arms. This means that it will have a more fluid motion, allowing you much tighter navigation. These arms will lock in place with a simple pin, which makes it very easy to use and very amenable to people who aren’t used to DIY.

This tow bar has automatically centering technology that will keep your car and your RV in perfect alignment no matter how extreme the angle at which you are turning is. This has nylon strings that have self-lubricating arms, which means that this tow bar will not take that much time to adjust itself.

Pros

• This has a massive towing capacity, so you won’t have to worry about this RV breaking off when you are turning a difficult corner. You can tow up to 10,000 pounds with this tow bar.
• This can quickly connect and disconnect, so if you are a newbie at the noble art of RVing, then we would definitely recommend that you get one of these for simple ease of use.
• This is very compatible with other Roadmaster devices, which means that it will be very easy to adapt to lots of other different styles of equipment by Roadmaster.
• Some conduits will enable you to feed your brake cables through without them dragging on the floor or causing you any problems.
• There is a crossbar running through the middle of this towing bar, which will correct itself every time you turn a corner. This centering technology will guarantee you a lot more safety.

Cons

• This device requires you to buy a specific base plate, which will limit your options when it comes to fixing it in your camper van.
• There is not a power cord, so you might have to shop for another cable after you have already purchased this tow bar.

EDITORS CHOICE

CURT 70001 Rambler Steel RV Tow Bar

This next tow bar supports slightly less weight than the first one, but you can be relieved that this will come at a slightly cheaper price.

This is one for anyone with a smaller camper van or pod that you can be sure will be able to drag a smaller payload. This has wonderfully adjustable arms and lubricated hinges - introducing Curt 70001 Rambler Steel RV Tow Bar.

This comes with a ball hitch, so you can attach your RV and have complete 360-degree movement. This is important if you are thinking of going off-road and navigating the many bumps and lumpy terrain of the great outdoors. A ball hitch is also much easier to connect with your camper van than a usual clip-in hinge.

This has a heavy-duty construction, made from extremely durable steel and aluminum that will not buckle or bend when you are out on the open road. You can easily lock this one in place with a master lock and mounting hardware that will allow you to hook it easily to the back of your device.

This also comes with a black-powder-coated gloss that will help to resist corrosion that will naturally come from having your tow bar exposed to the rain so much. This will also enhance the longevity of your tow bar, allowing you to keep using it for years rather than a mere few months.

Pros

• The base plates of this tow bar can be adjusted, which means that they are adaptable to a lot of different styles of a camper van or RV. This is definitely one for the more casual boondocker.
• This comes with a special gloss coating that will make it far more resistant to the weather. This is great if you are a full-time RV user.
• This has specialized mounting hardware, which makes it so much easier to install your device. This will be able to get set up within a matter of minutes, so you won’t have to worry about it.
• This carries upwards of 5,000 pounds of weight, which is great for more compact RVs. If you have a pod, then it is more likely that you will be able to tow it for longer over various terrain.
• These tow bars can extend themselves, automatically centering when you are turning a corner to keep the RV in line with your vehicle.

Cons

• You will have to buy the ball hinge separately, which might be a pain for anyone who is not looking to incur any additional costs.
• The towing capacity is a lot lower than some of the units on this list, so if you have a larger RV, then we would suggest that you get a heftier tow bar.

BEST VALUE

HTTMT- US-FF801-BK- Adjustable Tow Bar

Next up, we have a device that comes with additional chains that offer you flexibility and security for your RV unit.

These are very affordable, so if you have spent lots of money on your RV, then you can pinch a few more pennies on this tow bar. However, that is not to say that this one is not of the highest quality - introducing HTTMT - US-FF801-BK Adjustable Tow Bar.

The extra safety of your chains will mean that you won’t have to worry about your trailer becoming untethered and careening off the road. This comes with a very durable coupler, add to that the two chains and you’ll be certain that you’ll have everything that you need for a very safe trip.

The bars of this towbar are very strong, heat-sealed so that they won’t detach even when you are pulling a heavier RV. It can tow up to 5,000 pounds of weight, which places it at the more mid-range tow bar pulling capacity. You can set the bars of this towing bracket with just a few pins.

The price point is also excellent. This is probably the cheapest tow bar that you can get considering the pulling power that it has. It has an adjustable width, which will help you to distribute the weight of your campervan much more easily. The pins that you can use really help to stabilize this whole unit.

Pros

• The price - this is probably one of the least expensive units, making it the perfect choice for a family that is on a budget who might find it hard to afford one of the more luxury tow bars.
• The safety chains will really help you to keep your RV stable, with a safety catch that will ensure that if your RV does get detached, it will be saved by two extra chains.
• This is probably one of the more stable tow bars that you can find, with the extra chains and the pins that will keep it in place, you won’t have to worry about it detaching when you are negotiating rougher terrain.
• This can be adjusted so that you can accommodate whatever size of RV that there is. You’ll be sure that there will be enough stabilization, so you won’t have to worry about it getting uncoupled.
• This has a reasonable towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, which makes this the perfect towing device for smaller or medium-sized camper vans.

Cons

• This has no crossbar, so it might not have this premium level of stability that you might need when you are negotiating harder terrain.
• This is another moderate towing capacity, so you might be stuck if you are looking to drag an RV across the country.

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Roadmaster 520 Tow Bar

This next tow bar has a maximum towing capacity of around 6,000 pounds, with a larger hook that will enable you to tow a much larger RV. This is probably the most heavy-duty of the tow bars that we’ve listed, with a stronger steel composition and hinges that can flex and stand even the tightest turns - introducing the Roadmaster 520 Tow Bar.

This is another tow bar that comes with a steel crossbar, which will give you much more solid support and will help you to centralize the movement of both your car and your tow bar. His has been coated with plenty of rain-proof material, meaning that you won’t have to worry about prolonged exposure to the elements.

This has a self-lubricating structure, which will avoid the steel-on-steel construction of your average tow bar. This comes with a state-of-the-art powder coat that will help increase the lifespan of your towing bar. This will give your tow bar that smooth and glossy look that will fit in with most professional camping sites.

You can easily hook this bar up with your RV, which is great if you are a newbie and you aren’t that used to connecting large vehicles such as this. You can tow up to 6,000 pounds, which makes it one of the most heavy-duty towing bars currently on the market. This comes with adjustable arms that will centralize themselves automatically.

Pros

• These adjustable arms will move in tandem with the natural rocking of the road. This set of tow bars will do their best to make sure that your RV and your vehicle are always in alignment.
• This has a great base plate that will allow you to fix your RV to your car, so that you won’t have to worry about it breaking off after a bumpy ride.
• This has a pretty decent towing capacity, which puts it firmly in the medium level of weight pulling. This is one of the best towing bars that you can have for a pod or a smaller caravan.
• You can hook up this tow bar with very little issue. This makes it a great asset for first-time campers who might not have the best abilities when it comes to RVs.
• This is coated with corrosion-free paint, which is great if you are a fan of taking it into the great outdoors or you go RVing all year round.

Cons

• This will require a base plate, which you will have to buy separately. This might be slightly annoying if you have already paid out for your RV.
• The price - this is quite an expensive tow bar, probably owing to the number of features that it comes with.

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Blue Ox BX4330 Acclaim Class III Tow Bar

This next set of tow bars are another that is great for heavy-duty towing, with a minimum capacity of 6,000, although it does tow caravans that are as heavy as 10,000 pounds.

This has rubber boots on the arms that will protect both your RV and your car from getting damaged on the bumpy road - introducing the Blue Ox BX4330 Acclaim Class III Tow Bar.

This is probably the best tow bar on this list for outdoor travel. Not only will you have the ability to hit the tarmac, but the rubber components will allow you to go off-road, navigating shale, mud and stone. This has locking mechanisms for added safety, so you won’t have to worry about it becoming detached when moving at high speeds.

These have easy-to-use handles that you can use to lock into the mechanisms of your RV. You can also fold these away, making them a great unit for storage that will help you to keep your camper van accessories from getting lost in the mud. You can strap this one to the top of your car when it is not in use.

This comes with dependable steel construction that you can be sure will make your tow bar last for a very long time. These bars can be extended up to a length of 38 inches, which is great for having that roaming ability. It will also give you plenty of wriggle-room for when you are out on the harsher terrain.

Pros

• This tow bar can be stowed away, which is great when it comes to keeping all your camping accessories in a safe place. We would recommend strapping this to the top of a car with a cover that will help it escape the rain.
• This comes with safety cables that will help you to tow up to 10,000 pounds of weight with your camper van. This is rated top for safety, giving you everything that you need for traveling across the country.
• This has rubber components that will help you to survive the elements. Often mud and rain will severely damage any metal components over time, so it is important to have a tow bar made up of different elements.
• This has a centralizing bar that will keep your RV on an even keel even when you are riding at an increased speed. You can be sure that you won’t lose this one on the road, even if you are hitting a hard bend at some speed.
• You can hitch this one firmly to the bottom of your camper van, so you won’t have to worry about anything coming loose when you are driving faster.

Cons

• The price - this is another very high-end tow bar, so you’ll be expected to shell out a decent price for it too.

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Reese Towpower 7014200 Adjustable Tow Bar

Our final tow bar is one of the best to have for hauling heavy-duty caravans from one side of the country to another.

You have a 5,000 pound towing capacity with this tow bar, making it one of the smaller but more compact tow bars on the market. This has a very sleek design that you can use for touring - introducing the Reese Towpower 7014200 Adjustable Tow Bar.

This has a very bulky ball, allowing you to haul your RV across the country without having to worry about it detaching. This is coated with a proper coat of waterproof paint, making it one of the more durable and long-lasting tow bars that you can currently get on the market.

This also has a decent price, which is great for anyone on a budget.

This is very easy to install, with a simple hitching lock. No matter where you order this from, it will come to you in a very durable box, meaning that it won’t be damaged in transit.

Even though this is made from durable steel, anything that damages the composition of your tow bar will cause you significant issues when out on the road.

This is also another one that is covered with a decent coat of paint that will protect it from all sorts of horrible weather conditions. If you are trekking out into the wind and the rain for long periods, then we would certainly recommend that you have something with a decent coating.

Pros

• This comes with a coating that will prevent this towing bar from succumbing to any significant damage. This can often happen through intense rain and even sunshine can cause this bracket to crack.
• This is a medium-sized tow bracket, which will allow you to tour a moderately sized caravan from one part of the country to another. This will keep secure for at least 6 months without cracking or breaking.
• This can be attached to your RV with a simple hatch lock, which is very important if you are not a very practical person.
• This will haul around 5,000-pounds of weight, which is great for any casual RV users that tend to haul their vehicle across the country for short periods of time.

Cons

• The price - considering the small amount of weight that this towbar can pull, then this might not be worth the higher price point. We would certainly recommend something more durable for long-haul travel.
• This has been described by various users as having a very distinct lack of durability, often failing after just a few months of use.