Smittybilt tow bar

[Sandcrab]

Anyone here ever flat tow with a Smittybilt tow bar. Thinking about buying on.

 

[LakeBeard]

I have one, no issues w/ it. I don't use it anymore...I hated flat towing so I got a trailer.

 

[Sandcrab]

Thanks for the reply. I have never flat towed. What didn't you like about.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Thanks for the reply. I have never flat towed. What didn't you like about.

Plenty of people flat-tow their TJs without problem. You only need magnetic tail lights, shift the transfer case into Neutral, and the transmission into Neutral or into any forward gear to prevent it from being spun without adequate lubrications.

 

[LakeBeard]

No real issues, more of a preference. I think the main issue I had was not being able to back up unless having someone with me.

 

[06lj]

I have the Curt bar which is about the same. It works fine. I installed the Hopkins wiring kit for the brake lights. It was simple and easy to install. For braking I have a brake buddy. It keeps me legal but isn't the greatest system for actual braking power. I drive it real careful when using it. I've used the tow setup a few times but also am not a fan. For longer trips I just rent a trailer.

 

[Sandcrab]

No real issues, more of a preference. I think the main issue I had was not being able to back up unless having someone with me.

Ok well I think I'm going to try it. Did you have brake activator for your tow vehicle. Do I really need it.

 

[LakeBeard]

I don't have one for the Jeep, in Ca you do need one, not sure about other states. I think it's like 2k and brakes are required. Not 100%

 

[Sandcrab]

I have the Curt bar which is about the same. It works fine. I installed the Hopkins wiring kit for the brake lights. It was simple and easy to install. For braking I have a brake buddy. It keeps me legal but isn't the greatest system for actual braking power. I drive it real careful when using it. I've used the tow setup a few times but also am not a fan. For longer trips I just rent a trailer.

Thanks for the reply. Going to be pulling 500 miles one way. May have to look into this a little more. I would have to rent a trailer

 

[Sandcrab]

Plenty of people flat-tow their TJs without problem. You only need magnetic tail lights, shift the transfer case into Neutral, and the transmission into Neutral or into any forward gear to prevent it from being spun without adequate lubrications.

What about brake system. Thoughts

 

[Jerry Bransford]

What about brake system. Thoughts

Dunno, that all depends on the tow vehicle and what it can handle.

 

[Sandcrab]

Dunno, that all depends on the tow vehicle and what it can handle.

40 ft class A motorhome. Just purchased it a month or so ago. Has a new brakes.

 

[Sandcrab]

I don't have one for the Jeep, in Ca you do need one, not sure about other states. I think it's like 2k and brakes are required. Not 100%

Ok thanks for information

 

[cherrybomb]

I'm pretty sure here in Texas it is over 4500# you need brakes, so with a TJ you are under that limit. I doubt anyone is going to weigh you and with a class A you won't even know that thing is back there

 

[Jerry Bransford]

40 ft class A motorhome. Just purchased it a month or so ago. Has a new brakes.

That should be fine.

 

[Sandcrab]

I have the Curt bar which is about the same. It works fine. I installed the Hopkins wiring kit for the brake lights. It was simple and easy to install. For braking I have a brake buddy. It keeps me legal but isn't the greatest system for actual braking power. I drive it real careful when using it. I've used the tow setup a few times but also am not a fan. For longer trips I just rent a trailer.

Thanks for the information