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Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings
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Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings

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Lets you use your motorhome-mounted Blue Ox tow bar with your aftermarket off-road bumper. Bumper must have 1" D-rings. Works with Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, and Aventa LX tow bars. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings part number BX88358 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BX88358

Highlights

  • Ready for Flat Towing: Lets you connect a Blue Ox motorhome-mounted tow bar to an off-road bumper with 1" D-rings for secure towing.
  • Strong, Reliable Setup: Rated for 10,000 lbs with 1" pin diameter to handle heavy towing demands.
  • Complete Connection Hardware: Includes 2 adapter brackets with pins, clips, washers, and lock nuts for a solid fit.
  • Smooth Tow Bar Compatibility: Works with Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, Aventa LX, and Apollo tow bars.
  • Simplifies Bumper Integration: Adapts flat-tow-rated off-road bumpers so existing Blue Ox equipment can be reused.
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Built for Off-Road Bumpers: Adapters That Match 1" D-Rings

These adapters make it easy to connect your Blue Ox motorhome-mounted tow bar to an aftermarket off-road bumper with 1" D-rings. Each bracket slides into place and locks with the included pins, clips, washers, and lock nuts for a secure setup. With a pin diameter of 1" and a 10,000 lb weight capacity, they’re made to handle serious towing demands while keeping the connection simple and solid.

Keep Your Tow Bar Setup: Works with Blue Ox Models You Already Own

There’s no need to switch out your tow bar. These adapters are compatible with Blue Ox Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, Aventa LX, and Apollo tow bars. If you’re running the Apollo model, the max capacity adjusts to 10,000 lbs so you can keep everything matched safely. It’s a straightforward way to make an existing Blue Ox system work with your off-road rig.

Strong Where It Counts: Heavy-Duty Build for Long Hauls

Each adapter bracket is built from solid steel to stand up to the strain of long-distance towing. The precise fit and welded construction spread load evenly through the D-ring mounts so you can trust the connection mile after mile. Whether you’re heading across town or across the country, this setup keeps the tow line rigid and reliable.

Simple From Start to Finish: Complete Hardware Included

Everything you need comes right in the box—two adapter brackets plus the required pins, clips, washers, and lock nuts. There’s no guesswork or extra parts hunt before you hit the road. Just match them to your flat-tow-rated bumper with 1" openings and hook up your Blue Ox tow bar for a clean, ready-to-roll connection.

Specs

Quantity

  • Quantity: 2 adapter brackets

Dimensions

  • Pin diameter: 1"

Technical diagram of Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapter BX88358 showing dimensions, hole size, and layout for 1-inch D-ring mounting compatibility

Weight and Capacity

  • Weight capacity: 10,000 lbs

Warranty

  • Warranty: 1-Year warranty

Note

Off-road bumper must be rated for flat towing.

BX88358 BlueOx After Market Bumper Flat Tow Adapters for Jeeps - 1" D Rings

Replaces Blue Ox BX88307



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Lets you use your motorhome-mounted Blue Ox tow bar with your aftermarket off-road bumper. Bumper must have 1" D-rings. Works with Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, and Aventa LX tow bars.

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All of the products I have purchased have been very well made
Your shipping and tracking information is spot on and very fast
Everything functions above and beyond expectations!



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Worked out fantastic with my Westin WJ2 Bumper. Highly recommended vs buying a tow plate. Much cleaner looking.



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This is the best addition. I had a hammer head number on my F250 and it is much cheaper to just buy these attachments. made hook up and disconnecting so easy my 10 year old son could do it.



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Easy connection fits perfect and super strong.



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Work great

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Glenn

3/6/2025

Still working as new

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Kate F.

3/6/2025

@Glenn Glad we had the right part for you Glenn! Any fun trips planned for the year?


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I shopped with trailer before and once again I’m happy. They always have what I need and this time was no different. I needed to change out couplers on my blue ice tow bar after changing toads. Now I can tow the Jeep with off-road bumper!!! Awesome etrailer I will always recommend you guys!



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I received this today and installed on my blue ox tow bar. Everything fits as it should and looks like it will do a good job for me towing my jeep.



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Works great use it all the time

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David

6/10/2025

Love it works every time



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Exactly what i needed, hard to find Non binding. Thank you E Trailer I’m happy with my buy.



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The actual product rating should be a 3 so far. The 1 star is for etrailer and if I could give a zero I would for my experiences with etrailer over the last 1-1/2 years. Shipping was done on the cheapest way it could be done and the first package half the parts were missing as the box was destroyed. Had to send it all back before etrailer would ship a replacement. 2nd package was OK but blue ox didn't finish machining it properly so it too had to. Be sent back. After 8 plus weeks of this bull I finally had a complete item to use.. Secondly I have asked info on a draw tote hitch 4 times. Each time I get an email that someone will get back to me. And as expected it never ever happens. Hence I purchased the item from Amazon. My experience with etraiiler has not been good at all and will only purchase from if it is the only place left on earth t o purchase the item from. If everyone else has this type of experience with your company I have no idea how you are still in business. This all stands from cheap economy shipping and employees not caring about answering customer questions.



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Product matched my need perfectly. High quality. Precision fit.



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Yall suck on communicatiin and suck on customer service!!



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Quality, shipped out fast.



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Well built



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Knowledgeable and Friendly folks



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Took a minute to get here, but it was well before our trip. Thry fit great with my 2018 Jeep wrangler and it's odd bumper.



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Bolted right on to my Blue Ox tow bar and fit perfectly.



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My second purchase, quality parts



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Great service!! Items arrived early which is always appreciated!! Matt needs a raise!



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Carol was very helpful finding the correct adapters for my Blue Ox hitch to connect to the !" D-rings on my Smittybilt aftermarket Jeep bumper. They work perfectly



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High quality adapters and hardware. These will work perfect for my application. I can always count on eTrailer for quality products.



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Fit like a glove..

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Glynn

4/1/2026

Great

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Heather A.

4/1/2026

@Glynn Love to hear it's working great for you! What vehicle do you tow with your motorhome?


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etrailer has done it AGAIN! Every time I have used their products or needed help with technical issues, they always come through! Great company and staff!
The tow bar assembly for my aftermarket Jeep bumper fit perfectly! Thanks again!



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I bought the Blue Ox Bumper Adapter, part # BX88358, for the Hammerhead Armor front bumper we installed on our 2021 Jeep Gladiator Overland. We plan to tow the Jeep behind our motorhome and the adapter lets us do that, while keeping a clean look for the Hammerhead bumper. Love it!

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Randy

8/21/2022

We towed our Jeep Gladiator from Alabama to the West Coast and back using the Blue Ox adapter with no issues. Takes a couple of minutes to align and secure the adapter pins. When we are not towing, I stow my adapters in a small bag, along with my Air Force One connection, towing light cable and pair of gloves. Leaves a nice clean look, not having a base plate. Still love it!



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Perfect fit for aftermarket jeep bumper, quick and easy install.


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