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What Is A Tow Bar

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, March 25, 2013


The Aladdin Blue Ox Tow Bar

A Tow Bar is a device that attaches to a Baseplate to tow your vehicle behind your motorhome / RV. There are two choices of Tow Bars; Motorhome Mounted and Car Mounted. Each style easily folds up and safely stores.

RV-Mounted Tow Bars insert into your motor home's trailer hitch receiver and stay mounted on your RV, which means not having to pack and unpack. Since there is no use for a coupler, there is one less spot where your system can become uncoupled, also no rattle and play.

Car Mounted Tow Bars function the same as an A-frame trailer, attaching to the trailer hitch...

Posted in RV Towing

2014 Jeep Compass Trailer Hitch Review

Written by Hitchweb Team Tuesday, March 19, 2013

TRAILER HITCH UPDATES FOR THE 2014 JEEP COMPASS

2014 Jeep Compass

We have just released two brand new trailer hitches for the 2014 Jeep Compass made by Curt Manufacturing. Whether you need a class 2 or class 3 trailer hitch, we have you coverered!

Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch #12057
SKU: 12057
Class 2 Hitch Jeep Compass / Patriot

1-1/4" Square Receiver with
Ballmount, Pin and Clip.

Capacity: 3,500 lbs.
Tongue Weight: 350 lbs.
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Posted in Towing 101

What Is A Baseplate

Written by Hitchweb Team Monday, March 18, 2013

BASEPLATE:
A sheet of metal forming the bottom of an object

 

Baseplates are designed to fit under the front end of your towed vehicle as a permanent attachment point for your Tow Bar. Baseplates are vehicle specific and also Manufacturer specific. You must match the Baseplate brand to your Tow Bar brand which can also be done with the use of a Baseplate adapter.  Not all vehicles can be towed, check your owners manual first.

Now that you know what a baseplate is for, click on the link to SEARCH FOR YOUR BASEPLATE

Posted in RV Towing

What Is RV Towing

Written by Hitchweb Team Tuesday, March 12, 2013

What Is RV / Motorhome Towing?

A convenient and space-saving way to tow your vehicle is to use a Tow Bar and Baseplate system. RV Towing has become popular amongst the snow birds who want to travel across the country, but also have the conveniency of parking the RV and driving the vehicle around town. Just simply detach the Tow Bar from the Baseplate on the vehicle, and you're on your way!

There are five steps when purchasing a complete RV towing set up:

1) Choose a Tow Bar by brand
2) Select a Baseplate by brand & vehicle application
3) Select
Safety Cables
4) Choose a Pre Wired Towed...

Posted in RV Towing

Double Jaw 5th Wheel System

Written by Hitchweb Team Thursday, March 7, 2013

What Is A Double Jaw Fifth Wheel System?

Double Jaw systems completely surround the king pin for significantly reduced wear and tear. The double jaw will also cut down a lot of noise and movement of the king pin.

Curt and Reese both make Double Jaw Systems. Our most popular Double Jaw System is the 16K Select Series 5th Wheel

Double Jaw 5th Wheel System Reese 16K Select Series #30075

View our selection of FIFTH WHEEL HITCHES to find the correct Double Jaw System for your vehicle. The product features tab will tell you if the Fifth Wheel has a Double Jaw. If you cannot find what you are looking for - contact our team