Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 7/8" D-Rings
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Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 7/8" D-Rings
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BX88357
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Blue Ox
- Hitch Pin Attachment
Lets you use your motorhome-mounted Blue Ox tow bar with your off-road bumper. Bumper must have 7/8" D-rings. Works with Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, and Aventa LX tow bars.
Specs:
- Quantity: 2 adapter brackets
- Pin diameter: 7/8"
- Weight capacity: 10,000 lbs
- Will also work with the Apollo tow bar, but will lower max weight capacity to 10,000 lbs.
- 1-Year warranty
Features:
- Lets you use your motorhome-mounted Blue Ox tow bar with your off-road bumper
- Fits flat-tow-rated off-road bumpers with D-rings with 7/8" openings
- Works with Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, and Aventa LX tow bars
- Includes 2 adapters with required pins, clips, washers, and lock nuts
- Made in the USA
Fits:
- Off-road bumpers rated for flat towing with 7/8" D-rings
Note: Off-road bumper must be rated for flat towing.
BX88357 BlueOx After Market Bumper Flat Tow Adapters for Jeeps - 7/8" D Rings
Replaces Blue Ox BX88296, BX88303, BX88304, or BX88357
Customer Satisfaction Score:
90% were satisfied with this product
10% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- etrailer mistake
- Manufacturer issue
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 7/8" D-Rings - BX88357
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (70 Customer Reviews)
Lets you use your motorhome-mounted Blue Ox tow bar with your off-road bumper. Bumper must have 7/8" D-rings. Works with Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, and Aventa LX tow bars.by: Kim02/22/2024
Exactly what I needed! Works great! The ones that came with the blue ox system were oriented the wrong way for my tow vehicle. This solved the problem perfectly and Vicki was a great help to get me lined up to what I needed to order. She followed up on my order to, making sure it worked. I had a packaging issue with the delivery box being damaged and a part missing ( not etrailer’s fault at all) . I called and explained and she immediately resolved the issue so I could get my tow vehicle hooked up and get to travelling our beautiful country. I’ve been on the road 15 months and the one thing that has been amazing is this item, the adapters, and the blue ox system, along with the braking system I bought from etrailer! Thank you thank you for providing quality items and quality technical support!!
by: Yellville07/17/2021
Nice heavy adapters. Comes with 6 shim washers. I used one on each adapter. I used JB weld to hold them in place so I don't have to fool with them. Arrived quickly in a nice heavy box. I'm using them on my 2021 Jeep Wrangler with a Blue Ox Avail tow bar.
by: Rick 04/13/2024
E trailer is awesome!!! SUPER EASY AND THEY ARE SUPER HELPFUL IF YOU NEED INFO!!!
by: Jim07/26/2023
Great service. Original order came with mismatched parts (one was bigger than the other). No fault of eTrailer. Contacted the manufacturer and they sent a new set and covered return shipping. Adapters are very heavy duty and come with spacers to ensure a good fit. Oly complaint is the paint started chipping within a week. no problem - I'm used to repainting trailer hitch and Tow Bar hardware regularly.
by: Bernardo02/04/2024
This adapter seems very good quality. Super stout, heavy weight and solid part. I haven’t installed or used it yet. This part arrived about two days later than the originally quoted ETA, I couldn’t install it for our last trip. But I have little doubt that it will work as advertised.
by: Edward 09/25/2023
Work great with Jeep after market bumper
by: Tim 01/02/2024
Ordered and was put in mail same day. Product is as it should.
by: Dan 12/13/2023
Great pricing and help with any questions you may have
by: Jaime 06/27/2023
Always ship quick! Next days, 2, or 3 day shipping is pointless if you take 3 days to ship. You can always count on your stuff to ship in most cases next day!
by: Sherry12/21/2023
Thank you Gwendolyn! We received the parts on time and everything fit!
by: Jon 02/12/2023
The adapters worked as described. The only issue I have is the price. Compared to other manufacturers, the Blue Ox adapters were double in price.
However, the delivery process and the customer service from etrailer was amazing which help take the price sting away.
by: Vic 09/28/2020
You were the only ones that actually the part in stock. Shipped to me in three days. Good service on the phone plus I received the part when you said I would. One frustration, the cost was almost $100 more that from the original manufacture, I had to have the part quickly as Blue Ox production was six weeks out. The part cost is out of line anyway for two eyelets. Thanks
Vic B.
9/29/2021
Works well but way overpriced. Two eyelets to hook up to a factory steel bumper were as much as the base plate. That is wrong. They work great, one issue, they painted the shim washers, I had to sand that off to make them work better, added a shot of lithium grease.
by: Clark 10/02/2022
I give etrailer full marks. I ordered my parts and there was a packaging error from the manufacturer . etrailer was very responsive in getting me a new order shipped. They always answered the phone, were professional and caring.
by: David 02/24/2023
Exactly what I needed and shipping was right on time. Instructions are easy tof follow.
by: Wade 08/04/2022
Etrailer.com offers a wide range of products at competitive prices. The website is easy to navigate, and it offers helpful written and video instructions on the installation and use of many items they sell. Shopping at etrailer.com is easy, and shipping is fast. I highly recommend etrailer.com to those looking for items associated with RVing, towing, and camping.
by: David 03/13/2021
Just what I needed. I have a wrangler with an off road bumper and winch and needed adapters for my blue ox tow bar. The first adapter I order was to large and etrailer said no problem. I sent the first one back, got the right one and now it’s Moab bound!!!
by: Tyler12/29/2021
James was very helpful in trying to set me up with all the items that were
needed to pull a jeep behind my motor home.
The extra parts that were ordered were returned and payed back to my account
in a very timely manner. Great experience!
by: Auty03/29/2023
well they look good haven't had a chance to put them together yet.
by: Dave 10/23/2021
well made and easy to install on the tr uck
Dave
10/24/2022
great towed to Montana from Ca and back it worked flawless. so easy to connect
by: Michael 05/16/2020
I really liked how quickly you replaced the part I needed. I really appreciated it. I enjoyed talking to Roger. I will call you when ever I need something again. You are a great company to deal with.
by: AJ07/10/2022
Really solid build. Fit perfectly to my bumper and looks like these will last for years to come. I bought a used older tow bar and these fit just fine.
by: Mike 11/02/2021
Worked well but very difficult to get the washers in place. One thicker washer would be better.
by: Richard 12/22/2022
Great fit,
by: Charles09/28/2020
Easy installation
by: Brian 08/28/2022
Perfect fit, easy install and durable
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Yellville
7/18/2022
No issues at all. Works great.