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Flat tow your vehicle with the hitch-mounted etrailer SD tow bar. Independent, self-supporting arms won't fall to the ground when unfolded, and smooth operation allows for easy hookup and disconnect, even on unlevel ground. Built-in rise/drop.
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| For the RV | For the Towed Car | To Link the Towed Car and RV |
|---|---|---|
| Hitch | Base plates | Tow bar |
| Wiring plug | Braking system | Safety cables |
| Wiring kit/diodes | Wiring adapter cord |
The etrailer SD tow bar is tough and built to last. Sturdy, modular steel construction offers the strength you need to pull up to 6,000 lbs. Two hitch pin holes allow you to position the tow bar closer to or further from your RV, without sacrificing load capacity.
The black powder coat finish protects against the elements and flying road debris. And stainless steel inner arms provide additional durability and allow for smooth operation. Quality-engineered pivot points and hardware ensure both strength and maneuverability.
With independent, easy-to-maneuver arms, the SD makes connecting your towed vehicle to your motorhome a breeze. Unlike most tow bar arms that move together along a single plane, the SD tow bar arms operate completely separately from one another. A vertical bolt through the head of the tow bar keeps the arms positioned one on top of the other, allowing for a more fluid hookup. The arms pivot horizontally on this bolt, allowing for an unlimited spread so that you can hook up to base plates with almost any spacing. A built-in joint at the base of each arm allows for vertical movement so that you don't have to tilt the entire head when positioning the arms.
The arms telescope for easy extension to your base plate connection points, even if your towed car is not perfectly aligned with your RV. The self-supporting design of the arms also allows you to telescope one arm out and attach it to the base plate without having to worry about supporting the opposite arm at the same time. The arms lock into place when you're ready to tow, and the extra length of the arms allows for a better turning radius. By putting more distance between your motorhome and your towed car, your entire setup will become easier to maneuver so that your towed car will track behind your motorhome without running the risk of hitting your RV during turns.
In order to be compatible with Roadmaster Direct-Connect base plates, sturdy adapter brackets are included for compatibility with the ends of each tow bar arm. These clevis-style ends attach to the base plates using the included hardware and provide a tight, stable connection for a safer and more dependable towing experience. Roadmaster base plate pins (RM-910029 - sold separately) are required to complete the connection to the base plate.
The built-in trigger releases make it easy to disconnect the SD. Tension can build up in a telescoping arm when the RV and towed vehicle are not perfectly aligned. Engaging the trigger on each arm releases pressure and allows the arms to telescope freely, making it easy to disconnect the tow bar from the base plates, even if you are at a hard angle or out of level.
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 of the latches also creates a clean look for the tow bar.
Two straight, vinyl-coated safety cables provide added protection should the tow bar ever disconnect during towing. The cables are held off the ground by the included mounting clips. These clips keep the cables from dragging on the ground, preventing damage and tangling. Steel S-hooks with spring-loaded latches connect each cable to your towed vehicle's base plates and to your motorhome's trailer hitch.
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.
Independent arm movement also allows for storage versatility. Easily store the tow bar out of the way, alongside your RV. The arms can be folded up to the right or to the left, or you can fold one arm to each side so that they are parallel to your motorhome's bumper. Just pivot each arm into position and a peg at the base of the arm will snap into a built-in tab, latching the arm in place so that you don't have to worry about it coming unfolded during travel.
For added protection, slip on a tow bar cover (sold separately) while the tow bar is folded up either to the left or the right against your RV.
Flat towing your vehicle is much more convenient than using a trailer or a tow dolly. These other options take up much more storage space, leaving you less room both at home and at the campsite. In addition, securing your vehicle to a trailer or tow dolly can be a hassle and more time consuming than hooking up with a tow bar.
There are 5 basic components needed when flat towing a vehicle: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.
The tow bar links your towed car to your motorhome. It attaches to the custom-fit base plates that install on the frame of your towed car. Safety cables ensure that your towed car does not separate from your motorhome in the event that your tow bar becomes detached. Tow bar wiring allows your towed vehicle's signal lights to sync up with your motorhome's tail lights, which is required by law in most states. Finally, the supplemental braking system - also required in most states - brakes your towed car when the brakes in your motorhome are activated, preventing wear on the motorhome and decreasing braking distance for your entire setup.
At etrailer we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your tow bar. The technicians at etrailer perform flat tow installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (104 Customer Reviews)
Flat tow your vehicle with the hitch-mounted etrailer SD tow bar. Independent, self-supporting arms won't fall to the ground when unfolded, and smooth operation allows for easy hookup and disconnect, even on unlevel ground. Built-in rise/drop.
Outstanding product and even better customer service! Two backyard mechanics installed baseplate and braking system with just one call to confirm proper wire connection. Total package works great.
We have not had a chance to try this -- hence the 3 stars. It looks like a good well built unit with the features I expected. However -- be aware. After a week of putting together the tow car with base plate, wiring and so on I wanted to test it. It was then I discovered that I did not have the pins to attach the tow bar to the baseplates. When I called to get them sent I was told that in the description that it states that these are sold separately. It seems that not including these would be inconceivable and now I need to wait an additional 2 weeks for them. I reviewed my order with etrailer to make sure I had not missed anything, and this was not pointed out.
Make sure you buy Pins! Roadmaster base plate pins (RM-910029 - sold separately)
Katrina B - 03/15/2022We did 7,000 miles this summer towing our Jeep. Many of those miles were through the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas. The tow bar worked perfectly - not a single issue.
excellent Tow Bar for the money!!! My Toad is a 2012 Wrangler and pulls great with this bar!
This has been a really good purchase! I had everything professionally installed and from the easy hookup to the actual towing experience I have been completely satisfied. And I appreciate that the etrailer tow bar saved me a lot of money.
Missing attaching pins. Will have to leave the towed vehicle behind because the process to send the attaching pins will take too long. Asked if they could overnight the missing pins but the person chatting with me said the department that handles reorders are behind and will not be able to comply. So disappointed.
Easy to use and I like the way it stows. Also the safety cable hangers on the arms are a very nice touch, no dragging safety cables
Overall the tow bar does what it is supposed to do. It’s sturdy and flexible and has not let us down in its primary duties. However the locking pins and bright yellow plates are extremely prone to become badly bent during normal use. This is a clever system to restrain the tow bar arms when the unit is parked out of the way when not being used to tow your toad. Even taking great effort not to misalign the pins and slots things still get bent. It’s just not the best system IMHO.
Was able to travel a lot of states with the hook up, all worked as expected and I appreciate all the help Roger gave me. Will definitely purchase from etrailer in the future.
Easy to use and made of good quality ma terials.
Many trips of use and still in great shape, expect to have for many more years!
Item arrived on time. Seems to be a good quality product.
I found the ability to shop by vehicle a very important part of shopping.
The tow bar is really heavy duty yet easy to manipulate.
As advertised. Satisfied
It was easy
I’ve owned this tow bar for around one year. Use it very frequently. 2-3 times each month. Long travels. It is very easy to connect to my toad. Simple disconnect. Has not rusted. I am very satisfied. No issues. Great product.
Overall I am very pleased with Andy and very pleased with packaging , not quite as pleased with the delay of shipping (I understand the delay wasn't caused at your location) therefore I gave your company a four star rating
Great product. Had trouble getting ahold of service. After I did get through Lori was fantastic. I had the order screwed up and she was a huge help. She was very knowledgeable about what I needed. Everything worked great. Hang in there till you get someone.
Very easy to work with etrailer. I've purchase from them in the past and intend to keep them on my short list
Very simple installation and works great! Thanks for your help!!
Great product. Good price.
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