Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Mobile Newsletter chat avatar. Mobile Newsletter chat subscribe. Towing Equipment. Tow Bars. You can use an A-frame tow bar to haul your motor home and your car on long trips.
Purpose of Rigid A-frame Tow Bars " ". Despite its simplicity, it takes two people to properly use a rigid A-frame tow bar. Installing Rigid A-frame Tow Bars " ".
Receiver hitch Tow bar Safety cables Wiring kit Baseplate for the towed vehicle. Polk, Mark J. The second type of tow bar, a self-aligning car-mounted tow bar, is like a motor-home mounted bar in that once they're quickly hooked up, everything will move into place and optimally lock and balance itself. But since it's mounted on the car, not the motorhome, these tow bars can be handled by one person, though their extra weight can impact your car's fuel efficiency, as well as cause extra wear on your car's suspension, alignment and tires.
In an accident, a front-mounted tow bar can also cause significant damage, so it's important to consider your specific needs before deciding on a tow bar. The final and most basic type of tow bar is an A-frame tow bar. Attaching to the rear of your RV and to the frame of the toad, an A-frame tow bar is a rigid, yet lightweight and cheaper option than a self-adjusting tow bar.
Strong and capable of towing cars, an A-frame tow bar is shaped like the capital "A" and features a crossbeam providing support to two arms. Because there's no automatic self-aligning here, connecting an A-frame tow bar is a two-person job.
One person holds the tow bar and guides the driver of the tow vehicle to the precise position for hookup. They can be finicky, so patience is a virtue here, and it may very well be best for those infrequent towing needs.
Indeed, each time you need to tow a vehicle, this delicate connecting dance must be performed, and those that have graduated to self-aligning bars vow that they'll never return to a basic A-frame tow bar again. What is an electric brake controller? How does an electric brake controller work? Which electric brake controller is best? General Towbar Questions.
What is the correct Towbar to fit to my vehicle? It will depend on your vehicle and what you will be towing. How can I check my ball weight? Do I have to leave the trailer ballmount in the hitch receiver when I am not towing? How can I stop sway from occurring?
Generally correct weight distribution will contribute to controlling sway because all wheels have full traction on the road. However, sway can still occur from passing trucks, crosswinds etc. If a weight distribution hitch has been fitted and you want to ensure sway is minimised, a Hayman Reese sway control unit is highly recommended.
A Friction Sway control can be used for ball weights from 0kg upwards. A Dual Cam Sway control can be used for ball weights from kg upwards. Just ask us to help determine the appropriate unit to suit your needs. When should a brake control unit be fitted?
It is not likely that it will fit. How can I determine the rating or capacity of my vehicle? If your vehicle has a tow rating this can be found in the handbook under the towing section. The vehicle tow rating will include a trailer weight capacity and a trailer ball weight capacity.
All Speedy Towbars have a compliance plate which states the maximum tow rating and the Towbar ball weight capacity. You should always check your handbook for details on your particular model. When do I need a weight distribution hitch? The weight distribution hitch is designed to ensure a return to even distribution of weight across all wheels of the tow vehicle and trailer.
This even distribution ensures that positive steering and braking control is maintained. How can I make it easier to hook up the chains on my weight distribution hitch? Do I need to alter the suspension in my vehicle for towing? A trailer has ball weight on the coupling which when connected to the vehicle is held by the suspension over the back axle. This load is redistributed to all wheels of the vehicle and trailer using a weight distribution hitch to return the vehicle to its normal height.
If a load is being permanently carried in the back of the vehicle e. These will not transfer any load away from the axle but will provide better support for the higher load being carried. Contact us today for more answers. Trust your caravan, camper trailer, trailer or bicycles with Speedy Towbars. No more relying on hire cars or other people to tug your things around. Fill in your details for a free speedy quote. Eyers Trailer Hitch Center installs and services products such as driveline disconnects to allow your car to be towed on all 4 wheels behind your motorhome or other tow vehicle.
There is one other option for some older Ford Explorer vehicles. Ford has come out with a computer chip that can be installed that will allow you to put the push button transfer case into neutral. One other item you may want if you plan to tow this way is a speedometer disconnect.
This allows you to tow the vehicle without racking up extra miles on the odometer as well as disconnecting the speedometer. Nowadays, most states and Canada require you to have a braking system installed on your towed vehicle. Canada won't let you in if you don't have one! We love the RVi3 Braking system which is easy to set up and transfers to any another vehicle with ease. It comes with a tablet-controlled monitor for the coach, and breakaway system.
There is no wiring or installation from the motorhome. RVibrake3 is activated by the same force that draws your chest forward in a braking, called inertia. An accelerometer in the brake measures these changes and knows when to push softer or harder on the brake pedal, keeping your brake pads from having excessive wear. Terrain sensing software keeps RVibrake3 from being more sensitive downhill and less sensitive uphill, giving you accurate braking at all times.
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