Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord - 7' Long

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• Black 7-Wire to 4-Wire Coiled Electrical Cable
  The Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire Coiled Electrical Cord # BX88254 only comes in blue. My understanding is that these types of cords typically come in high visibility colors so that they're easy to notice if something is hanging down while towing. If you wanted to go with an uncoiled cord, we do have a black one available in the Hopkins Tow Bar Extension Cord # HM47047 that provides the same connection.
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• How to Wire the 4-Way Round Socket for the Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire Adapter # BX88254
  There are so many different diagrams on how to wire a 4-way round trailer connector because a standard has not been set on how to wire this type of trailer connector. This is likely because 4-way round trailer connectors are not very common. I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox to determine how they wired their 7-Wire to 4-Wire Adapter, # BX88254, that you are planning on using. When looking at the front of the socket, wire the 4-way round socket as follows - Top Left - Left stop/turn,...
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• Installing/Repairing the Blue Ox Coiled Electrical Cord # BX88254 on a 2012 Ford Focus
  The Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord # BX88254 will work with your current setup if you are wanting to replace your current wiring. I do have a way for you to accurately recommend all of your current wiring as well if that was your concern. Attached is a photo of what pinout should be for your 4-Way. Simply apply 12V power to the loose wires to see what light circuit they run to and then connect them accordingly. You can use the 7-Way photo that I linked so that you...
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• Missing Connectors for Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire Coiled Electrical Cord # BX88254
  I'm going to assume that you have a Blue Ox coiled electrical cord, like part # BX88254, which has a 7-way for your motorhome. To replace the connector on the front of the towed vehicle you can use part # PK11410, and for the connectors on the cord, # PK11409 for 4-way and # PK12706 for 7-way. I have included a picture for you which shows each style of connector and part number.
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• Recommended Tow Bar Wiring for 1989 Jeep YJ with Wiring and 4-Way Round Already Installed
  For a tow bar wiring kit that will allow your 1989 Jeep YJ to accept the Escalade's tail, brake and turn signal lights, I recommend the Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire # BX88254. Since you already have the wiring and round 4-Way connector installed on the Jeep, this will be all you need to connect from the Jeep to the 7-Way on your Escalade. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product for you to check out.
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• 7 Blade To 4 Way Adapter Cord For Flat Towing
  It sounds like you need a 7 wire to 4 pole cord # BX88254, this will allow you to connect your class c motorhome to your jeep to flat tow safely. To complete a flat tow set up, you will need: Tow Bar # RM-522 Wiring # RM-154 Braking System # HM39494 and a high low adapter # RM-048-4 When wiring the 4 way trailer connector, you will need to cut the end off and re-wire to a round connector. If you would like a more accurate set-up let me know what you have and I'd be happy...
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• Does Blue Ox Adapter BX88254 Carry Running Light Circuit
  The running light circuit will be carried through the Blue Ox Adapter part # BX88254 that you referenced.
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• Wiring Diagram for Blue Ox 4-Way Round Connector
  The Replacement 4-Wire Plug for Blue Ox Coiled Electrical Cord - Vehicle End - Qty 1 # 294-0805 is wired as the diagram shows. This is the color and function from the back of the connection where the wires to your towed vehicle attach. I've also attached a similar installation video to assist. You can use the Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord - 7' Long # BX88254. If you want a slightly longer cord with the visual to glow at night, you can use the Hopkins Endurance Flex-Coil...
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• Is Brake Light Relay Needed When Flat-Towing 2013 Honda CR-V
  The Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit, part # RM-88400 is used when you have combined lighting on your towed vehicle and want to use a supplemental brake system. The easiest way to find out if you need a relay is to turn the engine off and when pushing the brake pedal see if the brake lights come on. If they do, then a brake relay switch is needed. from my research it does not appear you need a brake light relay on your CR-V, but you can check to make sure. When towing your CR-V, the Roadmaster...
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• Umbilical Extension Cable Recommendation for 7-Way to Tow Vehicle with 4 or 6 Way Round
  How many pins does the connector have on your tow vehicle? If there are six total pins including the center pin you would want the part # BX88206. If instead there are 4 pins on the smaller connector you would want the part # BX88254.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD
  Flat towing safely and legally requires a few components, including the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, a braking system and base plates on the towed vehicle. Sometimes a wiring extension and high/low hitch adapter are needed too. The hitch adapter is required to keep the tow bar near level when it is connected; your large tires and lift may well require one of these. Please refer to the linked help articles on flat towing and hitch adapters. You'll also want to check your...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Mini Cooper S Behind a Motor Home
  Please check the owner manuals or contact the manufacturers and ensure that your 2004 Mini Cooper can be towed, and make sure that the vehicle that you are planning to tow this car with can tow it. According to my research I have found that the 2004 Mini Cooper manual transmission option of your vehicle is considered flat tow-able. However, I was not able to find specific information regarding an automatic transmission version of this vehicle. Please make sure that you check your vehicle...
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• Can 4-Pole Round Connector Be Installed on Hopkins Flat Towing Wiring Harness on 2015 Wrangler
  That's correct. The Blue Ox # BX88254 Coiled Electrical Cord does included a 4-pole round connector. You can simply cut off the 4-pole flat on the Hopkins wiring harness and replace it with the 4-pole round connector. If you use the Blue Ox # BX1126 base plate, it actually has a mount for the connector built onto it, as shown in the provided photo. I'll link you to some FAQ articles you might find helpful, as well as to videos showing the Hopkins wiring harness and the base plate...
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• Necessary Equipment to Flat tow 2003 Subaru Baja Behind an RV
  Before attempting to flat tow your vehicle, I'd recommend checking the owner's manual or with Subaru about any procedures or modifications required to flat tow the vehicle. I was unable to access an online copy of your owner's manual. Usually, manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed without modification, but if the vehicle is AWD or has an automatic transmission, the vehicle will often need some modification. To flat tow the vehicle, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1988 Jeep Cherokee Behind a RV
  Before attempting to flat tow your 1988 Jeep Cherokee behind your RV, I strongly recommend checking your owners manual or with a local Jeep dealer to make sure your Jeep is flat towable. Some vehicles are not recommended to flat tow because the transmission could be damaged. If you determine you can flat tow your Cherokee, then you will need 5 basic towing components. First you will need a set of base plates. Base plates are vehicle specific and provide an attachment point for a tow...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Chevy Cobalt Behind a Motor Home
  First, according to the research I did, the 2005 Chevy Cobalt is flat towable. Consult the vehicle owners manual to confirm. There are a total of 5 items you will need to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Base plates: These provide a proper and secure attachment point on the vehicle for a tow bar. You can use Roadmaster EZ base plates # 523137-1. These will fit models with grille inserts but none of the base plates we carry will...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 Ford E150 Econoline Van Behind Motorhome
  We can help you with selection of each of the components required for safe and legal flat towing of a vehicle behind your motorhome. These include a tow bar, safety cables like the Roadmaster # RM-645 you referenced, a wiring/lighting solution, high/low hitch adapter, wiring extension and base plates and a braking system for the towed vehicle. A good starting point for you is the linked article that covers each of these items in detail. You'll also want to check your van and motorhome...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport Behind a Motor Home
  First, there are 5 items you will need to flat tow your 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Base plates provide the proper attachment point for a tow bar. Roadmaster has different base plates depending on how the vehicle is equipped, see link. After you select the base plates for your specific model, you will need a tow bar. I recommend the Falcon 2, # RM-520. It is the most popular Roadmaster tow bar. I have linked instructions...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1996 Chevy C/K Series Pickup Truck Behind a Motor Home
  I am glad you emailed us because there are some things that you need to be aware of. First, the Tow Ready tow bar, # 63180 is only rated for 5,000 pounds and your 1996 Chevy Silverado could easily exceed this capacity. The other problem with the tow bar is that it is only rated for a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour. We need to get you a proper set up. The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the truck owners manual to determine if it can be flat towed and if so what...
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• Recommended Components Needed For Flat-Towing 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
  The Roadmaster Falcon, part # RM-520 would work great with your 2008 Grand Caravan being flat-towed. There are 5 items you need when you want to flat-tow a vehicle. You need base plates on the towed vehicle, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the towed vehicle, and most states now require a supplemental brake system. I will make the recommendations for the items you need. First, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate kit, part # 284-1. These have removable arms when you aren't...
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• Recommended Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Chevy Colorado
  We can help you with everything you'll need for safe and legal flat towing of your 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The essential items include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, base plates and a supplementary braking system for the towed vehicle. Often a wiring extension and a high/low adapter are also required. The linked article covers each of these in detail. Blue Ox offers base plate kit # BX1721 that fits the 4WD 2016 Chevy Colorado with or without the Adaptive Cruise...
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• Can the LED Bulb and Socket Kit # BX88267 be Installed on a 2009 Subaru Forester for Flat Towing
  We do have an LED wiring kit just like the Kit # BX8869 that you referenced. It is found as part # BX88267 on our site. You can use the LED kit if your 2009 Subaru Forester does not have LED tail lights and if each tail light housing has enough room for an extra bulb and socket. It could be that there is no room for an extra bulb and socket which would be why the Roadmaster Kit # RM-152-LED isn't confirmed to fit. If you do have LED tail lights (or you don't have enough room for...
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• Equipment and Modification Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Ford F150 Behind RV
  According to my research, your 2000 Ford F150 would require a driveshaft disconnect in order to be flat towed without damaging the transmission. Once a driveshaft disconnect has been installed, you'd need a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, an electrical connection to power the vehicle's taillights and a supplemental braking system. I really like the Blue Ox base plate/towbar systems. They are very well thought out, and I find their base plates to be easier to use. For a...
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• Equipment Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Subaru Forester
  For a base plate, Blue Ox offers part # BX3619. The Blue Ox Alpha, part # BX7380 would be a good choice for a tow bar. The Alpha offers swiveling and self aligning arms that make hooking up the dinghy easy, even on uneven pavement when the dinghy isn't perfectly lined up with the motorhome. The tow bar also includes safety cables. For a lighting solution, I'd recommend a bulb and socket kit like the Blue Ox # BX8869. You'll also need an umbilical like the Blue Ox # BX88254. For a...
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• Can Front Mounted Hitch Be Used to Flat Tow 2004 Toyota Tacoma
  A front mounted receiver hitch is not designed to be used as an attachment point when the vehicle is being flat towed. To flat tow your 2004 Tacoma, a tow bar base plate must be used. I'd recommend the Blue Ox # BX3728 base plates and the # BX7380 Alpha tow bar, which includes safety cables. For a lighting solution, I'd recommend the # RM-155 bulb and socket taillight wiring kit. The kit provides an extra set of bulbs that install in the rear taillight assemblies. This kit won't require...
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• Installation of Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit BX8869 on 2013 Honda Fit
  I don't see that we have made an install video for the Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit - Bulb and Socket # BX8869 on your 2013 Honda Fit. However, this is a universal bulb and socket kit that works via plugs and sockets mounted inside the tail lights of your vehicle. I attached an installation video for a Honda Pilot and the process should be very similar for your Honda Fit. You will also need to add a 4-Way round wiring kit # BX88254 to run power from the 7-way connector on your RV to...
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• Recommended Components To Flat Tow 2014 Toyota Corolla Behind A Motorhome.
  I can certainly make some recommendations that will work for you. When flat towing you need base plates on the towed vehicle, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the towed vehicle and most states now require a supplemental brake system. If you have a manual transmission in your Corolla I recommend the RoadMaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521194-5. This has removable arms that make the brackets almost invisible when the arms are removed. The tow bar you referenced, the Falcon,...
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