Dinghy Towing - Hookups

wjhgolf · Post by **wjhgolf** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:05 am

I plan to tow a Chevy Cruze with manual transmission - 4 wheels down - weight of about 3,000 lbs. I have heard that the Blue Ox equipment is best, but what do you towers use? I do want to install a brake system, as well. I have spoken with the Blue Ox technicians and have all of their part numbers for; base plate (brackets), taillight wiring, Patriot brake system and Alpha tow bar. However, what do you folks use?

mockturtle · Post by **mockturtle** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:41 am

I'm very happy with my Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain towbar.

Laker · Post by **Laker** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:45 am

I tow a 2007 Chevy HHR. I just got into this issue this summer. I would highly recommend the ReadyBrute Elite system.

http://www.readybrake.com/tow-bars.html

It is simple in function with no electronics in the brake system to worry about. The 8000# tow bar is light and easy to handle. By having the tow bar and brake system integrated, you solve both problems.

You can purchase the entire system which includes tow bar and brake for around $1,000. Compare that with what you will pay for another system. The tow bar can fit a Blue Ox baseplate or any other major manufacturer.

Towed for over 2,000 miles this summer with no problems. Off to Florida this winter, and feeling very secure.

Good luck

John S. · Post by **John S.** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:00 am

I like Blue Ox as the hitch on the car is hidden more than Road Master. I have used two tow bars over 300K miles both blue ox