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• Is there a Hitch Extender for a Weight Distribution System?
  Congrats on your new purchase! There isn't a hitch extender that is compatible with a weight distribution system but I do have a solution for you. You can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank item # EQ90-02-4600 so long as you have the standard 1-1/4" spacing between adjustment pin holes on your weight distribution system. Swapping out the shank on your current system with the Equal-i-zer item # EQ90-02-4600 would give you an additional 6" of clearance.
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• Recommended Extended Ball Mount w/ Drop for a Tow Dolly
  Hey Ed! To pull a tow dolly you'll need an adjustable ball mount like the BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2" Hitch item # MD204. The Blue Ox item # BLU34TR you were looking at only works with tow bars on flat towing set ups. What information I really need from you is how far back your hitch pin hole is on your receiver to the edge of your spare tire. The BulletProof item # MD204 is going to extend out 10-7/8" or 12-3/8" from this hitch pin hole when connected. It will also give you...
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• Can Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Be Used to Tow Boat Trailer
  Hey Ron, welcome back! The Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch # BLU34TR is only for flat towing so it will not work with your boat trailer. What you can use instead is the Patriot Hitches 2" Adjustable Drop Hitch Adapter # PH38NR. This is fully adjustable with a max rise/drop of 11" and a 10,000 lb capacity just like the Blue Ox. Any big trips with your boat coming up this summer?
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• Can Dual Hitch Balls Be Added to Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter
  Hey Ward, thanks for reaching out! The Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # BLU34TR does not have an adapter that fits to make it compatible with towing because this was designed for flat towing situations. For your application I recommend using the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-524 because it gives you the height-adjustability that you're needing, as well as the dual ball mount setup you're needing.
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• How to Choose High-Low Adapter for Flat Towing a Chevy Equinox Behind a Fleetwood Motorhome
  Hey Kathaleen, thanks for reaching out! To level out your Blu Ox tow bar you can either use an adjustable receiver like the Blue Ox # BLU34TR, or if you measure from the ground to the center of your Fleetwood Bounder hitch receiver and from the ground to the center of the base plate brackets on your Chevy Equinox we can get you an adapter that is more exact and cost-effective since you won't need the adjustability part of it. Attached is a link to our high-low adapter FAQ you can reference,...
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• How Far Does The Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # BLU34TR Extend Out?
  The Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # BLU34TR extends the receiver out 13-1/2". Do understand this adapter is only able to be used with tow bars for flat towing a vehicle.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Ford Expedition
  I have been reviewing the base plate kits made for 2019 Ford Expeditions. Each of them require trimming out the fascia where the tow hooks would have went, or to remove those tow hooks. I would not be surprised if a little extra trimming in that area was necessary. You will also need to mount the 6-pin connector up in the grill area. While a little trim here, scuffs from safety cables there, and a couple screw holes would probably go unnoticed by most, an experienced appraiser will probably...
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• Flat Towing Setup for 2018 Chevy Equinox 1.5L FWD
  I checked the owner's manual for the 2018 Chevy Equinox FWD 1.5L and this car can be flat towed. Like other towable cars there is a preparation process to be followed before each trip and this is covered on page 359 of the online manual. For the labor cost alone for installing a complete flat towing setup you can figure $2000 as a "ballpark" starting point. This is labor only and is in addition to the parts' cost. The labor fee will vary depending on whether you select a non-labor-intensive...
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• Recommended 4" High Towing Adapter for Flat Towing
  I recommend the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars item # RM-048-4. This high low adapter will provide a 4" drop. To be considered level the tow bar needs to be within 3" of your base plates.
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• Is Hitch Extender Needed With Blue Ox BX8870 KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector
  According to Blue Ox, users of the Blue Ox # BX8870 KarGard typically don't need an extender to increase the distance between the motorhome and the towed vehicle because the KarGard will sit pretty close to the vehicle being towed (about 1 foot). If you should find you need an extender, Blue Ox tells me that it's acceptable to use the # BX88264 for 12 inches of extension or # BX88265 for 6 inches of extension, but the tow bar will need to be within 3 inches of level. They go on to say...
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• Do I Go By Hitch Receiver or Ball Mount Tongue Weight Rating To Be Safe
  Great question! You always need to stick with the lowest rated component so even though the Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # BLU34TR has a 1,000 lb weight capacity you'll be limited by the 350 lbs of your hitch receiver tongue weight rating. Attached is a review video for you to check out.
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• High Low Adapter that Can be Used in Stealth Hitch Of 2022 Tesla Model 3
  You could use a high low adapter like the adjustable Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Adapter part # BLU34TR which can give you up to a 4 inch lift for your hitch accessories in the Stealth hitch part # 391TES317 that fits your 2022 Tesla Model 3.
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• Parts Needed To Flat Tow 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ
  Yes, we have all the parts needed to safely and legally flat tow your 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ with manual transmission. First you need a base plate kit for your Jeep with a standard factory bumper (If you have the Off-Road Bumper with 1” D-Ringer Bumper Mounts, or Off-Road Bumper with 3/4” D-Ring Bumper Mounts, or Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper, just email me back for a updated recommendation.) The Roadmaster 1409-1 Crossbar-Style would be a good choice, but keep in mind this technical note:...
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• Hitch High-Low Extender Adapter for Use With Anti-Rattle Pin That Bolts in
  By receiver end I take it that you mean the solid shank end of the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter # RM-048-4 that fits in the trailer hitch receiver on your motorhome. If this is the case then the Curt Hitch Extender # C45791 is designed the exact same way. For a 4" drop/rise adapter that has a hollow shank you can use an anti-rattle device like part # 63232 we have the High-Low Adapter # BLU34TR. This allows you to insert the block from the anti-rattle pin to help keep this from moving in...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Ford F-250 Behind Class A Motorhome
  Flat towing a vehicle behind a motorhome requires a number of components in order to be safe and legally compliant in all states. Those items are detailed in the linked article and include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, sometimes a wiring extension and high/low hitch adapter, and also a set of base plates and a braking system for the toad. I recommend Blue Ox base plates # BX2618 along with the Alpha tow bar # BX7380 since these work together without adapters and the...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium Behind a Motorhome
  We can help you with the process of researching your options in flat towing equipment for when you're ready to tow your 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium behind a yet-to-be-acquired motorhome. We have a comprehensive article on flat towing (plus a few others concerning specific towing items) that you can review for background and to show you the options. There are indeed many options when it comes to braking systems and wiring/lighting kits and these vary considerably in price and in how invasive...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Equinox Premier Ed. With LED Taillights and Active Aero Shutters
  I would use the Roadmaster # RM-523193-5 Base Plate Kit for Direct-Connect. From looking at the attached instructions (Figure T) the only trimming is to a small area on the left and right of an air dam, behind the grill. You can see the shutters at the top of that figure and they do not appear to be affected. I have also attached a video demonstration of the installation. This base plate will pair perfectly with the Roadmaster # RM-520 “Falcon 2” standard tow bar rated for 6000 pounds....
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• Can a 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon with Manual Transmission be Flat Towed
  When it comes to flat towing a vehicle the car owner's manual is the best resource for determining if it can be flat towed at all and what preparations steps, if any, are required to ready the car for this kind of transport. In general, cars with a manual transmission are often easier to equip for flat towing than cars with an automatic transmission. I reviewed an online edition of the owner's manual for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat wagon but it did not confirm if the car can be flat towed....
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• 4 inch High Low Adapter for Use with Commander 2 Tow Bar
  It would seem that the Demco High Low Adapter would work fine with your Commander but since they specifically said that it only fits the Victory Series tow bars since that's only tow bar that tested it for we have to recommend you follow that, but we can still help. We have the Blue Ox High Low Adapter part # BX88129 which provides 4 inches of rise/drop and can be used with any tow bar including your Commander 2.
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• Parts Required to Tow 2016 F-350 Behind Class A Motorhome
  To safely and legally flat tow a vehicle like your F-350 behind a motorhome you will need a few components. These include a tow bar, mating base plates, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution of some kind, a high/low hitch adapter and a braking system for the towed vehicle. Each of these items is discussed in the linked overview article on the basics of flat towing. I also included articles specifically concerning high/low adapters and supplementary braking systems. Reviewing these is...
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• Best Parts to Flat Tow 2021 Kia Soul With Manual Transmission
  There are a number of parts you will need in order to flat tow your 2021 Kia Soul with a manual transmission, and I'll be happy to recommend the best parts that are the easiest to use for you. The best parts for you are the following: - Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2727 - Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 - Wiring Kit: Demco 4-Diode Universal Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit with 7-Wire to 6-Wire Coiled Connector # DM9523010-54 - Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play...
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• Universal Wiring Kit For 2012 Subaru Outback Plus Other Recommendations
  Yes, we have the Roadmaster # RM-155 Tail Light Wiring Kit with bulbs. I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster and he confirmed that this would work with your 2012 Outback to provide rear vehicle lights. I have included a link showing the installation on a Chevy Spark. Normally, when flat towing a 2012 Subaru Outback behind an RV, I would recommend a tow bar Universal Wiring Kit like the Roadmaster # RM-152-98146-7. This complete kit includes everything you need to connect your RV's...
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• Parts to Flat Tow 2007 Chevy Tahoe and 2018 Ford F-250 with Crossover Parts
  Id be more than happy to help you out with the parts needed to flat tow both your 2007 Chevy Tahoe and your 2018 Ford F-250! I'll go ahead and list out the parts for each vehicle and I'll add a tag next to the parts that can be used for both. The Air Force One parts that will fit to your vehicles will cost more for both sets than some of the other braking systems will, but since you already have the one part installed on your Ventana and it's a really easy system to use once it's installed...
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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 # BLU93FR that fits the 4WD 2016 Chevy Colorado with or without the Adaptive Cruise...
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