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09-04-2022, 06:28 PM
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Joined the Jeep Toad Club - Which Tow Bar?
We decided to take the plunge and go with a Toad. Fortunately, my wife loves the Jeep, and it will be her daily driver. So we did not have to add a vehicle to the fleet. Went with their newer trim level, High Altitude. Lots of goodies, but weighs in at only 4,209 pounds. More than 1,200 pounds lighter than the Rubicons, so ideal for our little ISB 6.7.
I am undecided on Blue Ox versus Roadmaster and would appreciate opinions. Thinking Air Force One for braking.
Thanks!
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2021 Newmar Ventana 3412 - Freightliner
2020 Rockwood GeoPro G19FBS
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09-04-2022, 06:52 PM
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Don't think you can go wrong with either but some may disagree.
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2015 Rubicon Toad
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09-04-2022, 06:55 PM
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I’m partial to Roadmaster. I’ve had good luck with mine. Well built, good support and I’ve seen a whole lot less reports of anyone reporting issues with them.
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2019 Newmar Bay Star 3609
Ford V10 - 24K Chassis
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09-04-2022, 06:55 PM
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Poking around online and see that the Blue Ox seems to require less trimming/fabrication than the Roadmaster. Shame on me, but I thought these were designed for stuff to bolt right up without any fabrication. Oh well. The Blue Ox seems simple enough.
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Dan & Susan
2021 Newmar Ventana 3412 - Freightliner
2020 Rockwood GeoPro G19FBS
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09-04-2022, 07:16 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2014
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On your type of Jeep I'd consider a complete bumper change to one that you can attach the tow bar too. You might do some searching.
I installed a Blueox base plate on my Jeep that I'm fully satisfied. Install was pretty easy, had to remove the bumper and front grill system to install. The two attachment arms protrude out the two center openings and are hardly visible with the removable connection arms.
In your case think a complete front bumper system might be better.
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2002 Monaco Windsor 38 PKD Cummins ISC 350 8.3L
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/5.7 Hemi
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09-04-2022, 08:23 PM
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If you go with one of the bumpers Jim mentioned I have nothing but good to say about Rockhard which I have one of their aluminum bumpers. Easy install, lighter then factory(not much) look good and durable.
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98 Monaco Windsor
2015 Rubicon Toad
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09-04-2022, 08:24 PM
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Community Administrator
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: DFW, Texas
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You might check out the Demco base plate and tow bar. Much more substantial than the BO and only requires drilling two holes in the frame.
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2017 Phaeton 40IH XSH Maroon Coral - Power Glide Chassis with IFS
Previous '15 Tiffin Allegro RED 38QRA and '06 Itasca Sunrise 35A
'16 Jeep JKU Wrangler Sahara or '08 Honda Goldwing
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09-04-2022, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Solo Rvers Club Coastal Campers
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Look at M&G for braking.
I use a 7500# Curt tow bar and a RokJok baseplate which doesn’t affect ground clearance or approach angle.
Under $2,500 total invested. Easy one person installation of the baseplate.
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2011 JK
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09-04-2022, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
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If you go with an aftermarket bumper then checkout Smittybilt tow bar and NAS braking systems no power hookups to mess with.
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2001 XL3550 BSL (Blue Ox)
2011 JK Wrangler
Co-pilot Sandi Visalia Ca
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09-04-2022, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Houston, TX
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I use the Ready Brute Elite 2. I wouldn't trade it for the world. It's got a very effective built in surge braking system, so there's no need for an expensive and complicated auxiliary braking system. It costs nothing for you to take a look at the bar and brake system before making up your mind. It's so easy to connnect and disconnect both the bar and the internal braking system.
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2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 4304 - 4 slides (sold to great folks and much missed)
2011 Jeep Liberty 4X4 towed (still my around town daily driver)
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09-04-2022, 09:22 PM
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Well crapola. This is disappointing. I guess we won’t be able to bring both of our kayaks. This really sucks actually. Anyone pushing this limit? Our yaks are about 70 pounds each. We’d be nearly 50% over.
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09-04-2022, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Las Vegas NV.
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Another vote for the Ready Brute Elite. Using for two years now with no issues.
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Robert, Sami and our owner and boss Peanut.
2017 Winnebago Vista LX 35F. 5 Star Tune, Hellwig sway bars, Super Steer Trac Bar, 1600 Watt Solar, ARP, Spare tire carrier, Starlink, weather station, 2020 Jeep Wrangler, Ready Brute Elite.
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09-04-2022, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 1,716
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Blue Ox Avail and no need to change your bumper. I have it on my 2020 Wrangler Rubicon. I also use their brake system.
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Ted & Nancy
2015 Newmar Dutch Star 4018
2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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09-05-2022, 06:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 2,774
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RockJock base plate allows you to keep your factory bumper.
3+ years with Ready Brute Elite tow bar.
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2014 Entegra Aspire 44b, 2017 Jeep JKU
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