Hooking up a towbar to tow a vehicle behind your motorhome or another can seem daunting. Still, with the right approach, it's quite manageable. Here's a general guide to help you through the process. However, it's important to remember that different towbars have slightly varying steps.

1. Position the Car: Drive the car you will tow behind your motorhome or vehicle.
2. Connect the Towbar Arms: Hook up the two arms of the towbar to the baseplate on the towed vehicle.
3. Attach the Towbar to the Motorhome: Place the coupler of the towbar over the hitch ball or insert the towbar into your trailer hitch on the motorhome.
4. Secure with Safety Chains: Attach your safety chains or cables for extra security.
5. Connect the Electrical Systems: Plug the electrical pigtail cord into each vehicle to synchronize lighting and signaling systems.
6. Unlock the Steering Wheel: Place the key in the ignition of the towed car and turn it to the position where the steering wheel is unlocked, typically the first "click" position.
7. Prepare the Towed Vehicle: Depending on the car, place the transfer case into neutral, set the stick shift into neutral, disengage the driveline with the disconnect switch, or engage the lube pump.
8. Install a Braking System: If you have a supplemental braking system, install it now and connect the breakaway switch.
9. Test Everything: Check all lights and double-check that all systems function properly.
10. Ready to Go: You can pull away once everything is checked and secured.
    

While these steps might sound straightforward, it's often joked that hitching and unhitching an RV can be a significant source of stress, even cited as a factor in marital disputes! We recommend practicing these skills to become proficient at them. Check out our insider guides for more tips and techniques, especially on backing and parking. Happy towing!