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Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2
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Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2

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Required in most states, safety cables add a little extra assurance that your towed vehicle won't become a runaway vehicle if breakaway occurs. Aircraft-grade steel ensures strength, and plastic coating keeps cable from scratching your tow bar. Great Prices for the best safety cables from Blue Ox. Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2 part number BX88197 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Safety Cables - BX88197

Highlights

  • Heavy-duty strength: Aircraft-grade steel cables support loads up to 10,000 lbs.
  • Protective coating: Plastic surrounds cables to prevent scratching your tow bar.
  • Secure attachment: Features snap hooks for reliable connections without worry.
  • Optimal length: Coiled design maintains 84" length, ideal for RV to towed vehicle.
  • State-required safety: Provides assurance against towed vehicle detachment incidents.
  • Versatile usage: Compatible with various towing systems, ensuring widespread utility.

Features to know about

Extra Safety on the Road: Aircraft-Grade Steel Construction

When towing your vehicle, peace of mind is key. The Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables are crafted from durable aircraft-grade steel, offering exceptional strength to ensure your towed vehicle stays securely attached. Each cable is meticulously designed to handle a formidable 10,000 lbs GTW (Gross Trailer Weight), making them a reliable safeguard against breakaway situations.

Prevent Scratches and Wear: Protective Plastic Coating

Your tow bar deserves protection too. These safety cables feature a plastic coating that prevents scratches and wear on your tow bar, meaning your equipment stays in mint condition. This thoughtful design not only preserves aesthetics but also extends the lifespan of your towing setup, keeping your gear looking and working like new.

Perfect Length for Flexibility: 84-Inch // 7-Feet Long Design

Say goodbye to the hassle of cables that are too short for your setup. The Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables boast a generous 84-inch length, providing the perfect amount of slack for various towing arrangements. Whether you're connecting to an RV or a fifth wheel, this ample length offers the flexibility you need for smooth, stress-free travel.

Seamless Connection Every Time: Snap Hooks for Easy Use

Tired of struggling with complicated connections? These safety cables come equipped with snap hooks, which are simple and fast to use. The hooks ensure quick, secure latching on both ends, whether attaching to an RV or another vehicle. It's the kind of convenience that makes prepping for your journeys hassle-free.

Maintain Control Over Your Tow: Coiled Design for Secure Fit

Worried about cables dragging on the ground? The intelligent coiled design of these safety cables keeps them from trailing along the road, which prevents hazardous situations and reduces wear. This nifty feature accommodates a range of distances between vehicles while maintaining a neat, clean appearance.

Specs

Specifications

  • Quantity: 2 cables
  • Length: 84"
  • Capacity: 10,000 lbs
  • Warranty: 1-Year warranty




Video of Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for In-Depth Review of the Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables

Today we're going to be taking a look at the Blue Ox 7-foot safety cables. These come as a quantity of two and offer and 10,000lb-per-cable weight rating. Part number is BX88197. These heavy duty safety cables are going to be be perfect solution for replacing old, worn out our even damaged safety cables. We have aircraft grade cable that's going to run through the center. That's what gives us that great 10,000lb-per-cable capacity, and then you'll see a nice rubberized coating over the cable.

That's going to prevent any scratching or abrasion of our tow bar. Got nice, wide hooks, should fit around any type of hitch you might have and any kind of safety chain connection you might have on your tow bar, and you'll see the keepers are going to keep them in place. That's spring loaded there. Where once it's in place, we won't have to worry about it coming off. You see we'll just connect that around our hitch. We like to cross them.

Bring it back, connect it there. You'll see that coiled design. That's going to allow us to extend these out to seven feet in total length, but it's going to coil up to keep it up off the ground so we can run them underneath our tow bar without having to worry about them hanging up or dragging them on the ground. Other side clipped in here. Now, we'll have plenty of room on the top where we can run our electrical coils, our air line or whatever other cables back to the vehicle that we need to without our safety cable interfering, and that's going to complete our look at the Blue Ox 7-foot safety cables with 10,000lb-per-cable weight rating.

Part number is BX88197.

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Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2 - BX88197

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (349 Customer Reviews)

Required in most states, safety cables add a little extra assurance that your towed vehicle won't become a runaway vehicle if breakaway occurs. Aircraft-grade steel ensures strength, and plastic coating keeps cable from scratching your tow bar.

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