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The smart design of this tow bar makes it easy to use. The arms support their own weight while you hook up and swing easily to either side for storage. Integrated safety cables keep your setup organized. Convenient built-in rise/drop.
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Note: If you add a hitch extender to your setup, you may need safety cable extensions (sold separately) to reach your tow vehicle's hitch.
| Base Plate | Adapter |
|---|---|
| Blue Ox | DM9523041 |
| Roadmaster Crossbar-Style (XL, EZ, EZ2, and EZ4 series) | DM9523001 |
| Roadmaster Direct-Connect (EZ5, MS, MX series) | DM9523032 |
| Reese Tow Champ and Valley Industries | DM9523019 |
| Duncan | DM9523017 |
The Commander II has a lot of smart features that give you the flexibility to hook up your toad (towed vehicle) to your RV, without the need for your vehicle to be perfectly level or in the exact right spot.
First of all, the arms are self-supporting, meaning that they hold themselves up without your help and won't fall to the ground when you let them go. They also move independently of each other, so you can focus on getting just one arm connected at a time. You'll never be stuck wrestling with a heavy tow bar.
Just slide the tow bar into your hitch and pin it in place. The telescoping arms will extend, pivot, and tilt to the needed length and angle to reach the tabs on your base plate. You can get hooked up and on with your adventure.
Once the tow bar's connected, slowly pull forward and the self-aligning arms will fully extend and lock into the towing position. Double check that the arms are properly latched and you'll be ready to hit the road!
Important: The arms need to be set up so that the storage rod is on the outside of the arm. Otherwise, the tow bar could be damaged when taking turns.
The Commander's arms are longer than average, giving you an above-average turning radius. You're going to be able to get around obstacles and make sharp turns with no worry of clipping the corner of your RV. Maneuver through gas stations and the campsite no problem.
It's important that your tow bar is as level as possible while you're flat towing, with no more than a 3" difference between where the tow bar sits in the hitch receiver and where the arms meet the base plate. It's fairly common for the hitch on an RV to sit too high in comparison to the toad, making it necessary to buy a high-low adapter.
With Demco tow bars, the rise/drop is built right in, so it's less likely that you'll need an extra adapter. The head joint is also able to tilt up and down so you can make the tow bar level for your particular setup.
Uneven ground and sharp angles can put the arms of the tow bar in a bind and make them stiff and immoveable. Once you get to your destination, the last thing you need is to spend several minutes wrestling, yanking, and kicking at them to get your car disconnected.
Instead, get out of a bind in one easy step. Simply give the trigger on the arm of the Commander a squeeze to disengage the internal latch. This releases the pent-up pressure so you can unhook and get on with your adventure.
Each trigger release latch is positioned on the side of the tow bar arm. This allows for a comfortable yet firm grip, unlike latches that are positioned on the tops of tow bar arms, which can be difficult to grab. This out-of-the-way placement also creates a clean look for the tow bar.
Two straight, vinyl-coated safety cables are integrated right into this tow bar, keeping them from dragging on the ground and getting damaged. They won't get lost or tangled either; your whole setup will be streamlined and organized.
These cables, required by law, will keep your toad behind your RV if there's ever an accidental disconnect while you're towing. The steel S-hooks on each end of the cables connect to the toad's base plate and the RV's trailer hitch, with spring-loaded latches to ensure that they stay connected.
All Demco safety cables are rated at 14,000 lbs, regardless of the rating of the tow bar. While it's not necessary to have such a high rating, it's nice to know that in the event of an emergency disconnect, these heavy-duty cables will be more than capable of catching your vehicle. If all else fails, these safety cables won't.
The tow bar also offers a convenient storage rod for securing your coiled electrical cord (sold separately). The rod holds your power cord neatly out of the way and up off the ground.
The Demco Commander II is incredibly easy to store on the back of your RV. Most RV-mounted tow bars require you to lift the heavy arms all the way up; they have to be fully vertical before you can secure them in the stowed position. With Demco tow bars, all you have to do is raise the arms an inch or two - which you probably would do anyway while unhooking - and swing them to either side. When you lower them down again, the locking pin will automatically slide into the built-in tab. They can store to the left, right, or with one arm each way, however is convenient for you.
For added protection, slip on the Demco tow bar cover (DM9523042 - sold separately) when you're not using the tow bar.
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.
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Wanted an articulated mount that wouldn't bind when tow vehicle was not level or even with the RV. Works as expected.
Works as it should. I like safety cables stay attached. S hooks are rusting, not stainless steel.
Did not order with Blue Ox adapters as it was ordered with a Demco base plate. However a return authorization was issued so hope it all goes together correctly.
Had trouble with one side staying locked. Company shipped new locks and o replaced. Work great after replacement.
This tow bar and equipment is Excellent! The products were shipped in 2 days. Bonus was it came with the adapters for my existing Blue Ox baseplate. Instructions were simple to follow to make the change. The built in drop of 4” brings my level almost perfect +/- 4”. I may order the 4” drop/lift receiver hitch. Connecting to the tow car is easier than ever. Carol C was outstanding with her customer service. I’ll be buying more accessories.
This is the best tow bar I have used doesn't bind when unhooking and no more bruised toes or feet because bars stay where you put them they don't fall to the ground I just wish I had bought the heavier one
There should be an offer of the connector from the towing vehicle for the electrical connection to the toad. I shouldn’t have to order separately the 7 pin connector to a four pin connector with a five foot cable. This should be covered during the sales process and caused a delay with the deployment of the system.
Best and easiest to use tow bar ever. Used to hate hooking up for a trip. Now it is so easy not having to fight tow bars that had to be lifted to attach to the toad. These bars just swivel out to the right height. And they are so much easier to disconnect.
I have nothing but praise for these products. I have dragged my RAM 1500 EcoDiesel all over the US with zero issues. Simple, quick and effective.
I was wanting to up grade to a Demon Commander ll tow bar. Online the descriptions said it was for Blue Ox Baseplate. I called Etrailier and talked to a sales person and was told the item number on line was for a blue ox baseplate. The one I needed did not have the -BX on the end of the part number. So she ordered the toe bar for me. When received it did not have the connectors for the Demco Baseplate. I had to order the connectors for the Demco Baseplate at a cost of $XX after paying the $XX for the toe bar. Would have been nice if the sales person had told me this up front. Not good information from sales.
The initial safety cables were to short which caused a problem until I ordered extensions.
I needed a replacement tow bar that had been damaged. I found the correct one on your site. I was amazed that it shipped the same day as I ordered, and it arrived 4 days later. It is exactly what I was looking for!
Great product, simple connection between Motor
home and jeep
Mark
8/12/2025
Excellent, simple connection and disconnection
Solidly built. I paired this with a Demco Tabless Base Plate (DM9519336) on my 2021 Jeep Wrangler, pulled by my 2020 Winnebago View. Easy to connect and disconnect, and the self-supporting arms are a plus. The supplied 54" safety cables were too short, since I needed to add a 4" drop receiver. After testing in the parking lot with minimum turn radius, I've ordered the 64" cables. Bummed to buy a complete extra set of safety cables. (Demco does make short safety cable extensions, but they cost almost as much as the complete longer cables.)
Looking forward to using my new toe bar. Replacing an old demco Excalibur bar.
Michael
6/12/2025
This is the second type bar I have used and it is by far the best. Love how it holds in place and does on my feet. LOVE IT!
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Brooke M.
5/14/2025
Sweet! That's great, David. Any upcoming trips where you can put it to good use?