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Demco Commander Tow Bar - The Commader, like the other Demco tow bars, has some really cool features that a seasoned tower will really enjoy. The first being the supported tow bar arms. I love this because I'm always connecting our Jeep by myself and having those arms at the level of the baseplate pins is a nice feature. Also, while hooking up one side, you are not supporting the full weight of both arms as you're bent over. That is a lower back saver. Folding this tow bar up on the back of the motorhome is as simple as swinging one or both legs to either side. Throw in the safety cable supports and coiled cable holder and you have a very well thought out tow bar. Demco also has figured out the truly non binding latch design which we have found to work even under the pressure of an unaligned tow vehicle.
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - There is no doubt that Roadmaster makes very reliable towing products and the Falcon 2 is no exception. If you're looking for a no-nonsense, built-to-last tow bar, you won't go wrong with the Falcon 2. But as other manufacturers have begun to build very innovative features into their tow bars making them easier to use, the Falcon 2 seems to be falling behind in this department. The large cross member that needs to be removed and stored if you don't want your car to look like it has a push bar is a pretty big issue. This is due to the Roadmaster bracket, which requires that cross member, and is something Blue Ox has figured out how to hide in their design. Those awkward tow bar release buttons, which may require a release tool from time to time, is another item to lose along the way. While those issues don't diminish its capabilities, it would be hard to pass up the Demco Commander or Blue Ox Alpha unless you already had a Roadmaster bracket installed on your tow vehicle.
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar - As mentioned above, the Falcon series tow bar is a very reliable and capable product, with the All Terrain receiving a few much needed upgrades over the Falcon 2. In this tow bar you will find a freedom latch arm release system which allows for easy release of the tow bar arms without the use of a release tool. The self lubricating bushings keep everything moving freely even after years of service. This is a good tow bar and we got to see this in action over a 4 year period with zero problems. But there is still the issue with the storage of the cross member and the shortest warranty of all the manufacturers, at just 1 year, making this tow bar less desirable.
Blue Ox Acent Tow Bar - If you're just comparing specifications with other tow bars, the Acent doesn't stand out, other than it is partially manufactured using aluminium. It's pretty pricey, especially when matched against the Avail. Even the overall weight is only slightly better than the Avail or the Alpha for that matter. But where this tow bar shines is its tow bar arm weight and that can be a big consideration for users that have bad backs or lack arm strength. So hooking up and disconnecting at the campground is made a little easier with the lighter weight aluminium arms. This use to be known as Aladdin, not sure why Blue Ox changes the names of their tow bars so often.
Demco Dominator Tow Bar - The Dominator, like the Demco Commander, tow bar has features you don't see in the other tow bars, which a seasoned tower will really appreciate. The first being the supported tow bar arms. I love this because I'm always connecting our Jeep by myself and having those arms at the level of the baseplate pins is a nice feature. Also, while hooking up one side you are not supporting the full weight of both arms as you're bent over. That is a back saver. The Dominator is also 10 + pounds lighter than the Commander, which makes things easier on your back as you're hooking the tow vehicle to the baseplate. Folding this tow bar up on the back of the motorhome is as simple as swinging one or both legs to either side. The safety cable supports and coiled cable holder are also really nice touches Demco builds into their tow bars. They have figured out the truly non binding latch design which we have found to work even under the pressure of an unaligned tow vehicle.
Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar - This is the newest tow bar by Blue Ox and it's packed with some much improved features. But curiously, they did not adopt the ball and socket pivot point which is such a great feature on the Aventa LX. Even so, the new arm release system seems to be a hit with owners and most have stated that they have not had any issues releasing the tow bar arms in any condition. The other big difference are the 2" longer arms, which moves larger vehicles with wide baseplate tabs back away from the motorhome. This limits the chance of the towed vehicle hitting the back of the RV during very sharp turns. Other new features are the improved storage tabs making it faster and easier to fold over, and a metallic paint finish that gives the tow bar a unique look. Which after a good long run in the rain will pretty much fix that :-)
Demco Excali-Bar II Tow Bar - The Excali-Bar II boasts the highest tow rating of any of the 2" receiver mounted tow bars on the market at 10,500lbs. But this doesn't mean you can just slide it into your hitch on your RV and tug around a monster truck. Most RV'ers don't even realize that their hitch on their RV has a tow rating limit and many times it is as low as 5,000 lbs, even on some of the bigger motorhomes. So be sure to verify this before buying that big towed vehicle. Demco stays consistent with their motorhome mounted tow bars, offering the same great features no matter what rating the tow bar has and the Excali-Bar II is no different. The tow arms are supported for easy hook-up, multiple storage options, a 1-1/2" drop or rise built into the shank for easy height adjustments, non binding legs, and cable and electrical cord supports so they never drag. Once again, great features a seasoned veteran of towing will certainly enjoy. For more detailed information on each model, including installation guides and customer reviews, please visit the individual product pages linked above.