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09-08-2016, 04:04 PM
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Which flat tow system is best?
We just bought a used Honda CRV to flat tow behind our 37' motorhome. Which flat tow hitch system is best? Demco? BlueOx?
Other?
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09-08-2016, 06:15 PM
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Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
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After my Blue Ox snapped in half, I replaced it with a ReadyBrute tow bar and brake assembly all in one. Great system with a lifetime warranty and 1/2 the cost when you figure in the brake system. Their customer service is fantastic.
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Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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09-08-2016, 06:19 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Location: Spring Hill, Florida
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Having pretty good luck with my Roadmaster Falcon II. No plans to change it. Good customer support.
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98 Endeavor DP, ISB275
RX300, Falcon II hitch, BB Vantage Select
VMSpc, 2002 Grey Ford Powerstroke
TST 507 w/ 10 Sensors
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09-08-2016, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Location: Spring Hill, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue112152
We just bought a used Honda CRV to flat tow behind our 37' motorhome. Which flat tow hitch system is best? Demco? BlueOx?
Other?
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Also the newer CRV are no longer flat towable so make sure you have an older model.
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98 Endeavor DP, ISB275
RX300, Falcon II hitch, BB Vantage Select
VMSpc, 2002 Grey Ford Powerstroke
TST 507 w/ 10 Sensors
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09-09-2016, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Quitman MS
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I also like Roadmaster equipment.
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Walt & Will
2000 Dynasty
2017 Ram Big Horn Crew C 4X4 w/ M&G
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09-09-2016, 09:10 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
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ReadyBrute. Tow bar and brake combo. Works good. Best value.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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09-09-2016, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I now have a Blue Ox Aventa after my Blue Ox Aladdin wore out. If I had to do it again I would buy Roadmaster. I now believe Roadmaster has better service and a better warranty policy. Blue Ox charges $30 at Rallies to service their tow bars, Roadmaster does it for free.
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Wayne & Roberta
08 Winnebago Destination 39W Gas UFO Workhorse Chassis......It's really weird being the same age as old people. I thought getting old would take much longer.
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09-09-2016, 09:48 PM
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Community Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Between the Oceans
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i am using a roadmaster falcon all terrain. it was built with all steel and real strong. easy hookup. some use nsa readybrute elite, assuming a later year model (just a few days ago a member on this board reported a split of the aluminum joint on his readybrute elite, which was an older design), they should be good too. not recommend blue ox.
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2000 Country Coach Intrigue 40' ISC 350
2018 Ford Explorer 4WD
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09-10-2016, 08:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Victoria, BC
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I'm using a Blue Ox Baseplate with their Aventa Tow Bar...I have several friends with the same equipment...all are operating flawlessly. I have nothing bad to say about the competition. 
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09-10-2016, 02:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Thanks for the info
Thanks to you all for the info! This gives us a good starting point. Time to shop.
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09-10-2016, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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I highly recommend the NSA Products ReadyBrute Elite towbars with built-in ReadyBrake! I also use their breakaway system!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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09-10-2016, 04:54 PM
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Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Medina, Ohio
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Roadmaster looks like one of the best, get the highest capacity one you can get. Plus your also going to need a brake like the BluOx Patriot. See Towing Laws | BrakeBuddy - Braking systems for motorhomes towing a vehicle
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Bob & Betty - Medina Ohio, Winnebago 2012 Vista T, 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Blue Ox tow bar & Plate, Patriot Brake. Breakaway safety switch. Safe-T-Plus, 5 Star Tune, Versa-Hauler on Jeep
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09-10-2016, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Roadmaster wrote the book on towing.
RVI2 is the next generation of braking systems from the guy who invented it.
2016 Coachmen Mirada 35 BH
2015 Jeep Roadmaster AT. tow bar with RVI2 supplemental.
Taking in the sight wherever our Trolley takes us...
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