For a car or small SUV on a budget, with the release and warranty of pricier bars.
Amazon $788.64The Demco Commander 2 9511012 is the better tow bar overall, rated 3.9 to 3.6. The Demco Commander 2 9511012 leads on features and capacity or braking. The CURT 19750 Universal Tow Bar wins on price and weight or install. The CURT 19750 Universal Tow Bar costs $648.60 less ($140.04 vs $788.64).
For short or rare tows of a small car on the smallest budget. Regular RV travelers should buy a self-aligning bar.
Amazon $140.04Prices 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 Commander 2 9511012 for features (self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, stores on the motorhome, safety cables included vs none of the listed features) and capacity or braking (6,000 lb towing capacity vs 5,000 lb towing capacity).
- Choose the CURT 19750 Universal Tow Bar for price ($140.04 vs $788.64) and weight or install (31 lb vs 41 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 | Demco Commander 2 9511012 | CURT 19750 Universal Tow Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 72 $788.64 | 100 $140.04 |
| Capacity or braking 20% | 14 6,000 lb towing capacity | 0 5,000 lb towing capacity |
| Weight or install 15% | 56 41 lb | 96 31 lb |
| Features 20% | 90 self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, stores on the motorhome, safety cables included | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Demco Commander 2 9511012 | CURT 19750 Universal Tow Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Tow bar | ||
| Type | Tow bar | Tow bar |
| Towing capacity | 6,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Hitch | - | 2 in ball coupler |
| Self-aligning arms | Yes | No |
| Non-binding latches | Yes | - |
| Stores on motorhome | Yes | - |
| Safety cables included | Yes | - |
| Brake included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 41 lb | 31 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |
