Roadmaster StowMaster 501
#14 in Tow barFull review
For owners who want the bar to stay on the car and already have a crossbar baseplate. Others get more for the money elsewhere.
Amazon $960$960
The Roadmaster StowMaster 501 is the better tow bar overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Roadmaster StowMaster 501 leads on warranty, features and capacity or braking. The Blue Ox Adventurer BX7322 wins on price and weight or install. The Blue Ox Adventurer BX7322 costs $621.27 less ($338.73 vs $960).
Blue Ox Adventurer BX7322
#18 in Tow barFull review
For occasional towing of a small car on the lowest budget. Full time travelers will want self-aligning arms.
Amazon $338.73$338.73
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Roadmaster StowMaster 501 for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 3-year warranty), features (self-aligning arms vs none of the listed features) and capacity or braking (6,000 lb towing capacity vs 5,000 lb towing capacity).
- Choose the Blue Ox Adventurer BX7322 for price ($338.73 vs $960) and weight or install (28 lb vs 38 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tow bar tow bar; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Roadmaster StowMaster 501 | Blue Ox Adventurer BX7322 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 52 $960 | 100 $338.73 |
| Capacity or braking 20% | 14 6,000 lb towing capacity | 0 5,000 lb towing capacity |
| Weight or install 15% | 68 38 lb | 100 28 lb |
| Features 20% | 25 self-aligning arms | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 22 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Roadmaster StowMaster 501 | Blue Ox Adventurer BX7322 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tow bar | ||
| Type | Tow bar | Tow bar |
| Towing capacity | 6,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Hitch | 2 in ball coupler | 2 in ball coupler |
| Material | - | Steel |
| Self-aligning arms | Yes | - |
| Non-binding latches | No | - |
| Stores on motorhome | No | - |
| Safety cables included | No | No |
| Lights in arms | No | - |
| Brake included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 38 lb | 28 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 3 years |