Tow Ready Tow Bars - 63180
Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese
- Light-weight, only 31 lbs
- Arms adjust from 24" to 41" for universal fit
- Tow bar mounting brackets bolt securely to vehicle bumper
- Most applications require a custom bracket due to bumper design
- Heavy-duty quick latch A-Frame coupler fits 2" ball
- Tow bar comes assembled, complete with installation instructions
- Safety chain u-bolts sold separately with safety chain kit
- Some states require the use of double safety chains
Note: Total weight of vehicle must NOT EXCEED 5,000 lbs or EXCEED the weight of the towing vehicle.
Note: This towbar is rated for a maximum 45 mph.
Tow Ready # 63180 Adjustable Tow Bar by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese
Replaces Draw-Tite # 2480
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- Everything Needed for Towing a 2009 Smart ForTwo
- To tow the Smart ForTwo, you will need base plate kit # 52285-1. This will require a rather lengthy installation which requires removing the front fascia from the car. Also, a helper would be needed. It requires trimming of the fascia on some models. With this EZ2 kit, you will be able to remove the base plates when not towing so the brackets will be hardly noticeable.
After you install this kit you will also need a tow bar to attach the towed vehicle to your pulling vehicle. If you are pull
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- Will Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar Fit on Front of 1991 Jeep Cherokee
- As far as modifications, you will need base plates to tow your Jeep Cherokee. We have two custom-fit options and what it boils down to is part # 1402-1 is not removable and part # 1418-1 is removable. These are made by Roadmaster and I would recommend the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar instead of the Tow Ready Adjustable for your application. If you go with the Tow Ready, you will need an extra adapter (part # RM-025) to use with the base plates since they are a different manufacturer, and you will
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- Does the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar 63180 Fold Up For Storage
- No, the Tow Ready Adjustable does not stand up vertically or fold up for storage, but the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar for 5,000 lbs, part RM-020, does.
You should also keep in mind that the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, # 63180, limits your towing speeds to 45 miles per hour or less.
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- Dimensions of Vehicle Mounting Bracket on Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar # 63180
- I went out to the warehouse and measured the mounting holes in the mounting bracket on the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, item # 63180. These are 4 inches apart on center. The flat part of the mounting bracket is 2 inches by 5-1/2 inches.
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- How Can I Tow a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruise with Tow Ready Tow Bar Part # 63180
- To tow a vehicle, you will need more than just the tow bar.
You will also need a base plate kit. A base plate kit attaches to the vehicle frame and provides a place to the tow bar to attach. We carry one base plate kit for your PT Cruiser, RoadMaster part # 278-1.
To use the Tow Ready Adjustable tow bar, you will need an adapter as the Tow Ready tow bar will not attach directly to the RoadMaster base plates available for your car. The adapter is RoadMaster part # RM-025. You will also ne
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- Base Plate Kit, Safety Cables, and Light Kit Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Ford Focus
- In order to use any tow bar, you will need to install a base plate kit. The kit for your 2005 Ford Focus with manual transmission is the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 52491-3. To use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, # 63180, you will need an adapter; Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025. This tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per hour or less. Also, since the recommended base plate kit is an EZ removable type, if you want to be able to remove the the base
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- Base Plate Kit, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, and Light Kit to Flat Tow a 2000 Ford F-150
- To flat tow a 2000 Ford F-150 with a tow bar like the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, # 63180, you will first need a base plate kit. If you have 4-wheel drive, use base plate kit # 456-15 (will not work with a diesel). If you have 2-wheel drive, use base plate kit # 492-1 (will not work with Lightning models). You would then need to add Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025, to be able to use the Tow Ready tow bar # 63180. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for speeds o
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- Base Plate Kit ,Tow Bar, Safety Cables, and Lighting, to Tow a 2004 Jeep Wrangler
- In order to use a tow bar with your Jeep, you will need to add base plates, # 1424-1. You will then need to add Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025, to be able to use the Tow Ready Tow Bar, # 63180. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per hour or less.
The RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, may be a much better choice if you will be towing often or long distances. This tow bar would not require the adapter, but to make the tow bar
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- Base Plates, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, and Light Kit to Tow a 1988 Mitsubishi Mighy Max Pickup Truck
- To tow your 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, you will need a few items. First, you will need to install base plates on the Mighty Max. You will need Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, # 808-1. These base plates are for 2-wheel drive models. There are no base plate kits for 4-wheel drive models. Next, to use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, # 63180, you will need Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per ho
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- What Tow Bar and Mounting Brackets Will I Need to Tow 1987 Suzuki Samurai
- There are a few things you will need along with a tow bar to pull your 1987 Suzuki Samurai. First you will need a base plate kit, the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, part # 1003-1, will fit your 1987 Suzuki Samurai if you do not have a brushguard. If you have a brushguard, you will need to remove it for part # 1003-1, to fit. This base plate kit will go with the hook up style of the tow bar.
You will need a tow bar, the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, part # 63180, will work for your applic
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- Base Plates, Safety Cables, and Light Kit to Flat Tow a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
- I would be happy to point you to the correct base plates for your 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. You will need Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1424-1. This is the only set available for your Jeep so you will need to make sure your tow bar is compatible with Roadmaster XL base plates like the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020.
To use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, # 63180, that you have referenced, you will need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025 for
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- Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, Safety Cables, Braking System to Flat Tow a 1995 Jeep Wrangler
- To flat tow your 1995 jeep Wrangler, you will need to install base plates. There are two options for your Jeep. First are the Base Plates, # 1409-1, and second is # 1409-3. Most Renegades and Wranglers utilize a steel bumper that is U-shaped. It has a flat top and face, which the 1409-3 or 1409-1 brackets bolt to. But some versions have bumpers without a flat face and top which prevent the use of these brackets.
In order to use the Tow Ready Tow Bar, # 63180, you will also need to use Roadmas
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- Parts Needed to Flat-Tow My 1991 Honda Civic
- Yes, you can use a Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, 5,000 lbs, part # 63180, to tow your 1991 Honda Civic. Just keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per hour or less.
A better tow bar option would be the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, which is designed for towing long distances and more frequently. With this tow bar you will need a set of Quick Disconnects, # RM-201, to easily connect and disconnect the tow bar from the base plates.
You will also need
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- Parts Needed for Flat Towing a 1993 Ford Explorer
- Yes, we have base plates for the 1993 Ford Explorer. You can use the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 449-2. This base plate kit will fit all of the 1993 Explorers including the Eddie Bauer Edition and the XLT, but will not fit the Limited Edition vehicles.
To use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, 5,000 lbs, item # 63180, with Roadmaster base plates you will also need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, item # RM-025, and a set of Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnects,
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- What Vehicle Mounting Brackets are Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer with 4 Wheel Drive
- The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms item # 179-2, would be the best choice for towing your 4 wheel drive 2000 Chevrolet Blazer.
Along with the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, 5,000 lbs, item # 63180, you will also need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, item # RM-025, and a Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, item # RM-201, to disconnect the tow bar from the Blazer and be able to remove the drawbars. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing s
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- Do I Need a Base Plate Kit on My 2002 Ford Escape for it To Be Towed Behind a Tow Vehicle
- Yes, if you wanted to tow a 2002 Ford Escape with a Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, 5,000 lbs, part # 63180, you would need a base plate like the Roadmaster Base Plates for the 2002 Escape by Ford, part # 481-3.
In order you to attach the # 63180 to the # 481-3 you would need to purchase a Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, part # RM-025. You may also be interested in a Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, part # RM-201, to make removal and installation a little easier. Kee
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- Attaching a Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2004 Jeep Wrangler
- Usually, you would install base plates on the vehicle being towed. For the 2004 Jeep Wrangler with the double tube bumper or U-channel bumper, you would use Roadmaster Base Plates, # 1424-1. With any other kind of bumper, you will not be able to install base plates.
If you are just using the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, # 63180, and are willing and able to drill into the bumper, this tow bar can be bolted to the vehicle. However, according to the instructions, it should not be welded. You w
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- Tow Bar Base Plates for 2006 Jeep Wrangler Used with Blue Ox Tow Bar
- Part # 63180 is the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, not a bracket. We currently offer Roadmaster Base Plates for your 2006 Wrangler, part # 1424-1. You will also need a Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter, part # RM-033. I would also recommend the quick disconnects, part # RM-201.
Other recommended parts are the Roadmaster Safety Cables part # RM-643, and the Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154 that will tap into the Jeep tail lights so that they operate along with those of t
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- Parts Needed To Flat-Tow 1995 Jeep Wrangler Economically
- To flat-tow your 1995 Jeep Wrangler, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle wiring or lights, and a supplemental braking system.
The base plate kit I would recommend for your Jeep is the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, part # 1409-3, which will fit only the U-Channel Bumper, which your Jeep should have.
For an economical tow bar, you could use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, part # 63180, if the 45 mile per hour limitation is will work for you. To connect the
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- How Should I Transport My Loaded 2006 Ford F-150 when Towing with my Ford F-350
- Before you attempt to tow your 2006 Ford F-150, you need to check with the owners manual to see if flat towing is recommended, and to see if you would need a transmission lube pump or axle disconnects to do so. You should also check with the owners manual of your Ford F-350 and see what the towing capacities of the vehicle are.
At this point, I would seriously consider renting a trailer to haul your F-150. If you went that route, you would be able to return the trailer when you were done haul
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by: Brian D.07/14/2011
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