And need to haul your Dmax around safely?
We are using a Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar.
It's rated at 10,000lb which is unlike most tow bars. Normally we have just used it for LSR racing at the track (we aren't allowed to drive the truck in the pits at LSR events), but for the first time we towed Casper to the dragstrip with it. About 400 miles round trip, with no problems. As with any towbar, you cannot back up with it attached, so always remember what's behind you.
It mounts where the recovery hooks go, and you buy a kit that fits the Duramax when you buy the tow bar. After initial install, it takes no tools to hook up or remove it, and it can be done in less than 2 minutes. It folds up on itself so you can drive the tow vehicle with it attached and folded. If you get the adapter for it, you can plug the tow lights right into the round tow connector. Simple way to install the wiring is to just follow the directions and drill a 1" dia hole in the inside of your tail light housing. This way you leave the factory wiring alone.
http://www.blueox.us/Towbars/towbars.htm
PS - I didn't have the safety cables on when I snapped the pictures. You buy the "deluxe" towbar kit, and it comes with safety cables and wiring. You will buy the Duramax mounts and trailer plug adapter separately.
We are using a Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar.
It's rated at 10,000lb which is unlike most tow bars. Normally we have just used it for LSR racing at the track (we aren't allowed to drive the truck in the pits at LSR events), but for the first time we towed Casper to the dragstrip with it. About 400 miles round trip, with no problems. As with any towbar, you cannot back up with it attached, so always remember what's behind you.
It mounts where the recovery hooks go, and you buy a kit that fits the Duramax when you buy the tow bar. After initial install, it takes no tools to hook up or remove it, and it can be done in less than 2 minutes. It folds up on itself so you can drive the tow vehicle with it attached and folded. If you get the adapter for it, you can plug the tow lights right into the round tow connector. Simple way to install the wiring is to just follow the directions and drill a 1" dia hole in the inside of your tail light housing. This way you leave the factory wiring alone.
http://www.blueox.us/Towbars/towbars.htm
PS - I didn't have the safety cables on when I snapped the pictures. You buy the "deluxe" towbar kit, and it comes with safety cables and wiring. You will buy the Duramax mounts and trailer plug adapter separately.
