Demco Excali-Bar 3 9511013
#2 in Tow barFull review
For towing a heavy SUV or pickup. It pairs a high rating and lifetime cover with a fair price.
Amazon $950.70$950.70
The Demco Excali-Bar 3 9511013 is the better tow bar overall, rated 4.0 to 3.2. The Demco Excali-Bar 3 9511013 leads on warranty, price and weight or install. The Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 wins on capacity or braking. The Demco Excali-Bar 3 9511013 costs $538.49 less ($950.70 vs $1,489.19).
Blue Ox Apollo BX7470
#17 in Tow barFull review
For a large motorhome towing a heavy truck or SUV. Nothing else here is rated higher, but the warranty is short for the price.
Amazon $1,489.19$1,489.19
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 Demco Excali-Bar 3 9511013 for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 3-year warranty), price ($950.70 vs $1,489.19) and weight or install (46 lb vs 49 lb).
- Choose the Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 for capacity or braking (15,000 lb towing capacity vs 10,500 lb towing capacity).
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 | Demco Excali-Bar 3 9511013 | Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 53 $950.70 | 7 $1,489.19 |
| Capacity or braking 20% | 79 10,500 lb towing capacity | 100 15,000 lb towing capacity |
| Weight or install 15% | 36 46 lb | 24 49 lb |
| Features 20% | 90 self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, stores on the motorhome, safety cables included | 90 self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, stores on the motorhome, safety cables included |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 22 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Demco Excali-Bar 3 9511013 | Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tow bar | ||
| Type | Tow bar | Tow bar |
| Towing capacity | 10,500 lb | 15,000 lb |
| Hitch | - | 2.5 in receiver |
| Material | - | Steel |
| Self-aligning arms | Yes | Yes |
| Non-binding latches | Yes | Yes |
| Stores on motorhome | Yes | Yes |
| Safety cables included | Yes | Yes |
| Brake included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 46 lb | 49 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 3 years |