Abstract: A tow bar apparatus is attached to a vehicle to be towed and includes a vehicle attachment assembly which includes a transverse strut member and a pair of connector assemblies, attached to the transverse strut member, for attaching the vehicle attachment assembly to the vehicle to be towed. A first hinge assembly is connected to a first end of the transverse strut member. A second hinge assembly is connected to a second end of the transverse strut member. A first beam member, which includes a proximal end, is connected to the first end of the transverse strut member. A second beam member, which includes a proximal end, is connected to the second end of the transverse strut member. A joint assembly is connected to a distal end of the first beam member and to a distal end of the second beam member. The joint assembly includes a channel portion, and a telescopic beam assembly is received in the channel portion of the joint assembly.