NSA Ready Brute Elite II
#15 in Tow barFull review
For owners who want the bar and the brake in one purchase. Compare it with a plain bar plus a separate brake before you buy.
Amazon $1,599.99$1,599.99
3.2/5
For a large motorhome towing a heavy truck or SUV. Nothing else here is rated higher, but the warranty is short for the price.
- 15,000 lbCapacity
- 49 lbWeight
- 2.5 in receiverHitch
Check price at Amazon$1,489.19
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated for 15,000 lb, so it pulls a full size pickup or big SUV
- Latches release on uneven ground, so you can unhook on a slope
- Folds and rides in the motorhome receiver, so nothing goes in the car
- Safety cables come in the box
Cons
- Only fits a 2.5 in receiver, so many smaller motorhomes need an adapter or a different bar
- A three year warranty is short next to the lifetime cover from Roadmaster, Demco and CURT
- Among the priciest bars here
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | BX7470 |
|---|---|
| Tow bar | |
| Type | Tow bar |
| Towing capacity | 15,000 lb |
| Hitch | 2.5 in receiver |
| Material | Steel |
| Self-aligning arms | Yes |
| Non-binding latches | Yes |
| Stores on motorhome | Yes |
| Safety cables included | Yes |
| Brake included | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 49 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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Blue Ox Adventurer BX7322
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