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Hookups don’t always happen on perfectly level ground, and that’s where the Acclaim really shines. Each arm pivots and extends to reach your ball mount, so your vehicles don’t have to be perfectly lined up. Start with one arm attached, connect the 2" coupler, and the tow bar holds itself up while you secure the other side. When you pull forward, the arms automatically extend and lock into towing position. No back strain, no wrestling with heavy steel—just a smooth, easy hitch-up every time.
When you reach your campsite after a long drive, the last thing you need is a tow bar that refuses to disconnect. The non-binding levers on the Blue Ox Acclaim let you pop the arms free in one motion. Even when you’re parked on uneven ground or at an angle, you can release the pressure and unhook without tugging, rocking, or kicking at the bar. It’s a simple fix to one of the most common towing frustrations.
A solid connection is peace of mind on the road. The Acclaim’s triple-lug brackets give you a tight, secure link between the tow bar and the base plate, keeping everything locked in place mile after mile. The heavy-duty steel is powder coated to fight corrosion, and rubber sleeves protect the inner arms from dirt and debris so they keep sliding smoothly trip after trip. Rated for 5,000 lbs and weighing just 35 lbs, it’s sturdy without being a burden to handle.
When you’re not towing, the Acclaim folds up neatly against the front of your car. It stays mounted on your base plate, so it’s ready whenever you are. Two coiled, vinyl-coated safety cables rated at 5,000 lbs each come with it—no need to buy extras. The coils keep the cables from dragging, and rubber tabs hold the S-hooks securely in place. Just fold, pin, and go—your setup stays organized and your cables stay off the ground.
Flat towing can be a much more convenient way to take your car RVing with you than using a trailer or a tow dolly. It'll save you storage space both at home and at the campsite, and it takes less time and hassle to hook up.
To flat tow your vehicle, there are 5 basic components you're going to need: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a flat tow braking system.
| For the RV | Between the RV and Towed Car | For the Towed Car |
|---|---|---|
| Hitch | Tow bar | Base plate |
| Wiring plug | Safety cables | Braking system |
| Wiring adapter cord | Wiring kit/diodes |
The custom-fit base plate installs on the frame of your toad so you can connect the car to your RV with a tow bar. Hook up safety cables between the vehicles to ensure that the toad does not separate from the motorhome if the tow bar becomes detached. Tow bar wiring syncs your vehicle's signal lights with your motorhome's tail lights, as required by law in most states. Finally, the flat tow braking system - also required in most states - activates the brakes in the toad when you hit the brakes in the RV, making for smoother, safer braking, and preventing wear on your motorhome.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Mark S.
1/27/2025
Absolutely great. It performs exactly as I need it to. No issues at all.
Jerred H.
1/27/2025
Neil-ned
5/14/2023
Still think this is one of the easiest tow bars to use. Connecting and disconnecting has never been easier. my physical condition has not changed, if anything it has gotten worse but im still able to hook up out toad by myself which helps my attitude tremendously. Thanks for making such a great tow bar!!
Jenny N.
4/13/2023
You are on the right track with wanting the tow bar and base plate to be as level as possible. The tow bar does need to be the safe zone with no more than three inches above or below level. You had it a bit reversed with the measurements. If your hitch is 30 inches from the ground to the receiver and with the base plate connection point being 23 inches from the ground to the connection point, then the best solution would be to use a ball mount with a seven-inch d r o p . I see that you opted to change the tow bar and go with Roadmaster tow bar, part # RM-525. To make that tow bar level you are also going to need a high low adapter to lower the tow bar. You can use part # RM-070 for a 4-inch d r o p or part # RM-076 for a six-inch d r o p. Both are rated at 6,000 pounds.
Dale
4/17/2024
This tow bar works great for our needs. We hauled our Spark on a 5,407 mile trip out west last summer with no problems. We did learn some dos and donts about hook up and how to get the bars to lock. We also learned to have someone in the towed vehicle with foot on brakes when hooking up and locking bars if pointed down hill.
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Gary
10/28/2025
The Blue OX tow bar is outstanding, it allows me to hook-up by myself. I pull up close to the RV , then hook up the tow bar to the 2 Ball and secure it . I also purchased the Blue OX adapter that was attached to my Road Master base plate. Everything works great. Thanks Gary