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Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop - 12" Long

Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop - 12" Long

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Achieve the proper height for your tow bar setup with this drop/rise hitch adapter. Provides either a 7" rise or a 7" drop to make up the height difference between your RV and towed vehicle. Rated at 10,000 lbs. Pin and clip included. 1-800-940-8924 to order Blue Ox accessories and parts part number BX88241 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Blue Ox products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop - 12" Long. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Blue Ox Accessories and Parts - BX88241

  • Tow Bar
  • Hitch Adapters
  • High-Low Adapter
  • Blue Ox
  • 7 Inch Rise/Drop
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch

Achieve the proper height for your tow bar setup with this drop/rise hitch adapter. Provides either a 7" rise or a 7" drop to make up the height difference between your RV and towed vehicle. Rated at 10,000 lbs. Pin and clip included.


Features:

  • Allows for proper positioning of tow bar
    • Makes up for height difference between RV's hitch and towed vehicle's base plates
  • Can be used in either rise or drop position
  • Constructed of sturdy steel
  • Resists rust and corrosion with durable powder coat finish
  • Includes pin and clip for attachment to trailer hitch
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Rise/drop: 7"
  • Receiver size: 2" x 2"
  • Maximum weight capacity: 10,000 lbs
  • Length (pin hole to pin hole): 10-3/8"
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
  • 1-Year warranty


Note: Designed for flat towing only. Do not use to tow a trailer.


Many tow systems require some sort of hitch accessory to either raise or lower your tow bar so that it sits level. To determine if your setup needs an adapter, hook the tow bar up to your RV and towed car and measure to see how close to level it is. The "safe zone" for a motor-home-mounted tow bar ranges from 3 inches above level to 3 inches below. Car-mounted models must be absolutely level. This high-low adapter can provide you with the necessary drop or desired rise to achieve a level tow bar setup.



BX88241 Blue Ox Hi-Lo Drop Receiver - 7" Drop/Rise





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Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop - 12" Long - BX88241

Average Customer Rating:  5.0 out of 5 stars   (30 Customer Reviews)

Achieve the proper height for your tow bar setup with this drop/rise hitch adapter. Provides either a 7" rise or a 7" drop to make up the height difference between your RV and towed vehicle. Rated at 10,000 lbs. Pin and clip included.

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Shawnee is excellent to work with… the best I’ve experienced in a long time. She helped me set up my motorcoach and tow vehicle for flat towing. Everything was spot on. Make etrailer your one stop shop and ask for Shawnee if you are in a bind.




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very heavy duty unit. fit well.. I did add a hitch anti rattle unit to this application.




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Started checking the rise/drop needed behind my MH after putting etrailer's Blue Ox baseplate on my Dodge Ram P/U. Turned out to be a 7" rise was needed and I needed the 10000 pound rise. Checked prices and etrailer matched the lowest price I found. This was my 6th order from etrailer. Great people to work with.


Comments
All has been fine with the adapter.
Paul B - 12/24/2015


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I drilled another pin hole through it but it's holding up the tongue wait like a champ.




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Ordering was easy and my order arrived sooner than expected. What else needs to be said, great company to do business with !




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these people are great, needed this hitch quick they got it to me in 2 days great to deal with.




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As always, ETrailer had what I order very quick. ETrailer prices are as good as anyone else. Thanks for the great service.




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Excellent service once again.




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Great product delivered as scheduled. I have purchased before from etrailer and when the delivery was going to be delayed because of the manufacturer, I was contacted immediately and given a phone contact to call during a weekend. Other retailers only give you an email and a two day wait for a response. Etrailer is a great company to purchase from.




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I ordered a 7” drop down hitch to fit my RV 2” receiver. It fit perfectly and works terrific.




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Arrive very quickly, nice to see a company have inventory and ship out the order same day.

The Blue Ox drop down receiver is stout, very please with the product, heavy welding at all joints.





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Great company to deal with!




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Product was well-packaged and clearly labeled.




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Works great.
Dennis - 03/31/2022


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Quality part. Great service. Best price I found.




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Good product and great service.




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All the parts I ordered were perfect




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