You can do all kinds of things in your Jeep vehicle. Models like the Wrangler and Gladiator are particularly well-equipped for off-roading, for example. There are plenty of lifestyles that require flat towing your vehicle, such as if you live out of an RV with an overlanding type of daily life. Flat towing is a way to bring your regular vehicle along with you by towing it behind safely and securely, but not all vehicles can be flat towed. We’re pleased to say that several Jeep vehicles are capable of being flat towed, including both of the models we’ve already mentioned and even the Grand Wagoneer. If you’ve got a Jeep vehicle and are looking into flat towing it, you might be curious which is the best tow bar to use in your setup. So, we’re here to help you figure that out.
Blue Ox Tow Bars
In our opinion and the opinion of many of the technicians that work in the Jim Glover family, you’d be hard pressed to find a better tow bar option than one of those built by Blue Ox. Blue Ox builds three main tow bars that will help you get ready to flat tow your Jeep vehicle. The Apollo is built completely from steel and is rated for ¾ or 1 ton pickup trucks as well as larger SUVs; it offers a towing capacity of up to 15,000 pounds and is available with either 2” or 2.5” receivers. The Avail also features an all steel construction and the same receiver options, but it is much more versatile as it’s rated to accommodate ½ ton pickups as well as large cars and SUVs; it offers a towing capacity of up to 10,000 lbs. The third and final option is rated for smaller cars and crossovers, with a towing capacity of up to 7,500 lbs.; it’s constructed from aluminum and offers the same receivers.
What makes these Blue Ox tow bars the best options for your Jeep vehicles? Regardless of which one you choose, the tow bar is self-aligning which means you’ll be able to hook it up quickly and easily. Plus, there’s no centering pin, which means it’s also easy to store it when you don’t need it. Some other great benefits include its rubber boots that prevent things from damaging the legs of the tow bar, the safety cables that it comes with and the three-year warranty you’ll receive with your purchase. Finally, it features off-set triple lugs as well as non-binding latches, which makes unhooking on uneven terrain far easier than it would be otherwise.
Other Options
If for any reason you don’t want to purchase a Blue Ox tow bar, there are plenty of other options out there on the market. Here are a few other tow bars you might want to consider if passing on Blue Ox:
- Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar; known for its rugged construction and versatility
- Demco Commander Tow Bar; known for its sturdy build, user-friendliness and reliability
- Reese Towpower Adjustable Tow Bar; known for its adjustable design, durability and compatibility
- CURT Rambler Tow Bar; known for its budget friendliness
Each of these options also have great reputations and offer plenty of other benefits and features. Feel free to do a little research and figure out which option would be the best for your given situation. If you have any questions about flat towing your Jeep vehicle, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here at Jim Glover CDJRF. We’d be happy to help! But also be sure to check out the video below as it should help as well.
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