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Hooking up doesn’t have to be a struggle. The stainless steel inner arms on the StowMaster Tow Bar slide in and out smoothly, so you can line up with your ball mount even if you’re off by a few inches. They telescope to reach from 36" retracted to 44-1/2" extended, giving you some flexibility in those tight spots. Once you pull forward, the Autowlok mechanism automatically locks the arms into towing position—no need to fight with pins or levers. Stainless steel construction means they stay rust-free and keep moving smoothly for years.
Once you’re ready to hit the road, the Autowlok system takes care of the locking. As soon as the arms extend fully, they automatically lock into place, keeping your setup solid and centered. When it’s time to disconnect, pressing the release button unlocks the arms so they can telescope again. If you ever find yourself on uneven ground and the arms bind up, a simple release tool (RM-066, sold separately) gives you the leverage to free it up safely.
This tow bar is rated for 6,000 lbs and weighs 38 lbs, so it’s sturdy without being unwieldy. Finite Elemental Analysis (FEA) testing puts it through thousands of pounds of simulated stress to eliminate weak spots before it ever hits the road. The welded steel construction with sealed ends keeps the internal components protected, while self-lubricated nylon bushings reduce friction and wear. Inside each arm, a built-in safety strap keeps the inner and outer arms from separating—extra peace of mind for long hauls.
When you’re not towing, the StowMaster stays mounted on the front of your car. Just fold the arms together parallel to the quick-disconnect crossbar and pin them in place. You can drive around with it stowed up front or remove it completely in a few minutes thanks to the quick-disconnect brackets. Either way, storage is simple and secure, and a tow bar cover (RM-052-3, sold separately) helps keep things clean and protected between trips.
Flat towing can be a much more convenient way to take your car RVing with you than using a trailer or a tow dolly. It'll save you storage space both at home and at the campsite, and it takes less time and hassle to hook up.
To flat tow your vehicle, there are 5 basic components you're going to need: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a flat tow braking system.
| For the RV | Between the RV and Towed Car | For the Towed Car |
|---|---|---|
| Hitch | Tow bar | Base plate |
| Wiring plug | Safety cables | Braking system |
| Wiring adapter cord | Wiring kit/diodes |
The custom-fit base plate installs on the frame of your toad so you can connect the car to your RV with a tow bar. Hook up safety cables between the vehicles to ensure that the toad does not separate from the motorhome if the tow bar becomes detached. Tow bar wiring syncs your vehicle's signal lights with your motorhome's tail lights, as required by law in most states. Finally, the flat tow braking system - also required in most states - activates the brakes in the toad when you hit the brakes in the RV, making for smoother, safer braking, and preventing wear on your motorhome.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Justin
10/12/2023
The first few times I was nervous that I would mess something up on the tow vehicle or forget to hook something up. I have a printed list that I use every time I hook up or unhook my tow vehicle. We have over 2500 miles on this set up and had great luck until our return trip home this summer. One of the ring pins that holds the tow bar to the base plates came off and bent all kinds of things on the tow bar and base plate mounts. The only thing that kept the other side in place was the padlock I used as an theft deterrent. This happened about 400 miles into a 600 mile day luckily no one was hurt and things are replaceable. The first thing I did when getting replacement parts was throw away the retaining pins that come with the kit and put on padlocks on both sides. Everything is back up and running but I would not trust those pins in the future. Yes we checked the tow bar during the drive at food and gas stops. I wouldnt not recommend this set up but just be aware when something bad happens it is bad in a hurry. Roadmaster didnt really care when I called to talk about this and if they have seen this problem before. If you end up need replacement parts etrailer doesnt have much and you will need to go to Roadmaster.
Mike L.
11/4/2023
Frank
7/20/2020
The road master tow bar is still functioning properly with no issues, a safe,reliable well made product.
Bryce
10/23/2021
The tow bar has worked well. The videos on the installation of the base plate were very helpful. There are a couple of different covers for the tow bars, so be sure to get the right one.
John M.
1/14/2018
All of the products have been very useful and performed perfectly.
Bj M.
1/11/2021
Only used it twice. It worked fine when I was towing a four door Jeep. Releasing the tow bar took some muscle.
Steve
10/22/2021
This product has held up very well. Highly recommend
John
4/11/2022
Works well. Took a 45 daytrip out west without any problem. I love the fact that I can hook up my jeep to my RV without assistance.
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Erik
11/4/2023
The tow bar is wonderful. The only maintenance is some basic cleaning and lubricating the sliding arms. I love how easy it is to connect and disconnect.