Info wanted on tow bars

[CMColeman]

I hear a lot about Blue Ox and Roadmaster tow bars.  I have looked at NSA Hercules tow bar and don't see much information on it in the forums.  It has a self contained braking system with it.  I wonder if anyone on the forums here can give me feedback and their experience on the NSA product please?

[desertdeals69]

I have always used Roadmaster tow bars and M&G brake system.

[manholt]

Ditto!

[wildebill308]

Don't know anything about the NSA Hercules tow bar. Can't say I have ever seen one in use. I would have noticed the big "T" handles. I have had good luck with Blue Ox and a Break Buddy I bought used before I had anything I could tow 4 down.

If cost is a problem start looking on the used market. The only thing I won't re uses is the baseplate. You can get both Blue Ox and Roadmaster tow bars factory re built and certified.

Bill

[moonwink]

I've used the NSA ReadyBrake for fully proportional brake control of my toweds for about 20 years.  It's worked great!  It's easy and quick to hook up and disconnect.  I couldn't be happier.  I used it with Blue Ox towbar but I'm seriously thinking about swapping things around and buying the combined towbar/ReadyBrake you're looking at.  Either way, you can't go wrong.  You won't find a less expensive fully proportional braking system anywhere.

I ran a two lead wire from the brakeswitch on my towed to an LED light on the dash so I know when the brakes are being applied.  I see the latest design uses a switch in the ReadyBrake to simplify knowing when brakes are being applied.  I still like getting that information from the towed vehicle though.

Disclaimer:  I have no financial interest in NSA - just like their product.

[CMColeman]

On 5/24/2021 at 1:35 PM, moonwink said:

I've used the NSA ReadyBrake for fully proportional brake control of my toweds for about 20 years.  It's worked great!  It's easy and quick to hook up and disconnect.  I couldn't be happier.  I used it with Blue Ox towbar but I'm seriously thinking about swapping things around and buying the combined towbar/ReadyBrake you're looking at.  Either way, you can't go wrong.  You won't find a less expensive fully proportional braking system anywhere.

I ran a two lead wire from the brakeswitch on my towed to an LED light on the dash so I know when the brakes are being applied.  I see the latest design uses a switch in the ReadyBrake to simplify knowing when brakes are being applied.  I still like getting that information from the towed vehicle though.

Disclaimer:  I have no financial interest in NSA - just like their product.

Thanks so much.  The system looks easy enough with not a lot of electronics involved amd I like the KISS method.

[five]

I'm on my second set of Blue Ox, no problems.