Performance Tow Bars
Are you planning on going on a vacation and you're going to drive your RV? With a tow bar, you can tow a smaller vehicle with you so you can park the RV at your vacation site and not worry about having to move it to get around. One option you have is to tow it behind you on a trailer. An easier option for your RV would be to tow the vehicle directly behind you. This is called flat-towing, and the vehicle being towed is commonly referred to as a "dinghy." We offer all the components you need to get your flat towing rig setup.
How Does Flat Towing Work?
If you've decided that you want to flat tow your vehicle , the first thing you need to do is ensure your RV has a receiver hitch. If you don't have one, you will want to make sure that the receiver hitch you do install will be within 3 inches of the base plate's height. Anything more than 3 inches, you'll need a hitch adapter. Next, you're going to need to find the proper tow bar. The Tow Bar will connect to the RV, typically with a coupler and a trailer ball or with a receiver shank. Next, you're going to want to find a base plate that will connect with your tow bar. The base plate is vehicle specific. Some tow bars are designed to attach to the vehicle being towed with bolt on universal brackets, but this is not the preferred method. After getting these set up, you'll want to find a dinghy towing harness. This harness connects your RV to your vehicle's electric system so the vehicle being towed's lights will be in sync with the RV. And finally, you'll want to get a braking system that will assist with the towed vehicle's ability to stop.Read More