Is there a Tow Bar that Does Not Require a Base Plate?

Updated 03/10/2024 | Published 03/09/2024

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etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Reese or Valley Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10.5K

(233)

$1069.95

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

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$95.88

Question:

Im looking for a high weight capacity tow bar that can be used to tow a variety of different cars/trucks without having to install a base plate to the vehicle being towed. Please advise.

asked by: Kevin

Expert Reply:

Sorry, Kevin we don't have anything like that. I am not even sure that's a thing outside of a tow truck. All of our tow bars like the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Reese or Valley Base Plates item # e97ZR you were looking at require a base plate on the tow vehicle to attach to. The Curt Adjustable Tow Bar item # C19745 would be the only exception but it has universal brackets that have to be bolted onto the tow vehicles bumper. It tops out at 5,000 lbs.

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