Which is Better Roadmaster or Blue Ox Tow Bar
Updated 01/20/2026 | Published 03/21/2022
Question:
I am interested in purchasing either the Blue Ox or Road master tow bars. I will be making this purchase by the first of April, and would like to know which product you think is better? I will also be needing the baseplate. This will be for a driveaway business, so I value your opinion. Both are highly recommended, and I know that the Blue Ox can be left on the tow vehicle, can the road master also be left on the tow vehicle? Thank you!
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow bar has a 10,000 lb weight capacity so it would easily cover basically anything. The Avail has longer arms too which helps the vehicle track a little better as well.
Frank D.
1/20/2026
I used nighthawk tow bar because it installs in minutes and has led lites for at nite. I mounted my invisabrake under front seat facing toward door for safety reasons there is nothing on either side you could kick that would damage anything
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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