Are Curt & Tow Ready Coupler Tow Bar The Same Thing

Updated 11/17/2021 | Published 11/16/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs

(153)

$90.93

Curt Coupler Safety Pin, 1/4"

(161)

$5.41

Question:

Your website shows a curt towbar priced at $. And another towbar at $. They appear to be the same bar different brand is there a diffence?

asked by: Jeff S

Expert Reply:

They are similar but the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar 63180 is different from the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms # C19745.

They are manufactured by competing companies, and while both have a 5k capacity and come with brackets to attach to the vehicle you are looking to tow, the biggest difference is that the Tow Ready limits you to a towing speed of 45 mph. So if you wanted to flat tow your vehicle on a highway you would not be able to do so.

Since the Curt # C19745 does not have that limitation I definitely recommend going with it; the only other thing you'll need with that tow bar is the Curt Coupler Safety Pin # K-8P.

expert reply by: Kyle S