Can the Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bars Be Used With A Smittybilt Bumper With A Winch?

Published 10/25/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs

(158)

$960.00

Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick

(644)

$125.40

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Straight Adapter Cord

(3561)

$183.32

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(427)

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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas Only

(432)

$222.29

Question:

I currently have a Smittybilt winch on a bolt-on baseplate that worked with stock bumper. Want to add Roadmaster tow system. Is there a product that accommodates both the winch and the Stowmaster system in terms of baseplates?

asked by: Deborah C

Expert Reply:

I do have another option, however the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball # RM-501 that you mentioned is not going to be compatible with your Smittybilt bumper with a winch.

Instead, you're going to need to use a different tow bar, like the:

-Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount # RM-520, with the d-ring adapters like # RM-035-1.

You will need to also verify that your bumper is flat towable as well. You can do this by contacting Smittybilt and provide them your bumper's model number and they should be able to give you that information.

Also, with the d-ring adapters, you'll want to make sure that the adapter you choose matches what your d-rings have. For instance, the d-ring adapters # RM-035-1 will fit 7/8" and 1" mounting holes.

Additionally, to complete your flat tow setup, you're also going to need:

-A braking system # HM39524,

-A set of tow bar wiring # RM-152-98146-7,

&

-A battery disconnect kit # RM-766.

Attached are a couple of videos for you to check out as well.