Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

Blue Ox Tow Bar - BLU78QV

This heavy-duty tow bar is easy to maneuver, with a swivel head joint that lets the arms twist left and right. Non-binding levers let you disconnect at the campsite, even on rough terrain. Extra-long arms help you make tight turns.

Features:

• Safely bring your heavy vehicle along behind your RV
• Easy hookup with arms that smoothly extend and pivot to reach the base plate
  • Swivel head joint allows the tow bar to twist left and right
  • Arms automatically lock into towing position when you pull forward
• Extra-long arms help you make tight turns
• Quick disconnect, even on rough terrain, with non-binding levers
• Extra-secure connection to the base plate with triple-lug brackets
• Convenient storage on the back of your RV
  • Push arms up and then fold them to the right or left
• Coiled safety cables won't drag as you tow
  • Vinyl-coated for longevity
  • Spring-loaded latches prevent the hooks from disconnecting
• Heavy-duty steel construction is powder coated to resist corrosion
  • Rubber sleeves protect inner arms from dirt and debris
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Fits: Blue Ox, etrailer, and Demco base plates
  • Can be used with Roadmaster base plates with adapter (sold separately)
• Application: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
• Arm length (from center of hitch pin hole to center of base plate pin hole when lined up with arm straight):
  • Extended: 52"
  • Retracted: 42-1/4"
• Weight capacity: 10,000 lbs
• Safety cable length: 7'
  • Rated at 10,000 lbs
• Weight: 45 lbs
• 3-Year warranty

Fits Roadmaster Base Plates with Adapter

Base Plate	Adapter
Roadmaster	Standard: RM-033 Crossbar-Style: RM-032 or BX88178 Direct-Connect: BX88185

Easy Hookup with Telescoping Arms and Swivel Head Joint

The arms on the Avail are designed to make hooking up super easy. It gives you a lot of flexibility for getting your toad (towed vehicle) connected to your RV, without the need for your vehicle to be perfectly level or in the exact right spot.

Just slide the tow bar into your hitch and pin it in place, then extend the telescoping arms out until they reach the base plate tabs on your car. Then the swivel head joint allows the whole tow bar to twist left and right as you work to get the arms into place.

Once you're all hooked up, slowly pull forward and the self-aligning arms will fully extend and lock into the towing position. Double check that the arms are properly latched and you'll be ready to hit the road!

Extra-Long Arms Get You Around Tight Turns

The Avail's arms are longer than average, giving you an above-average turning radius. You're going to be able to get around obstacles and make sharp turns with no worry of clipping the corner of your RV. Maneuver through gas stations and the campsite no problem.

Non-Binding for Easy Disconnect

Uneven ground and sharp angles can put the arms of the tow bar in a bind and make them stiff and immoveable. Once you get to your destination, the last thing you need is to spend several minutes wrestling, yanking, and kicking at them to get your car disconnected.

Instead, get out of a bind in one easy step. Simply press down on the Avail's non-binding levers to disengage the internal latches in the arms. This releases the pent-up pressure so you can unhook and get on with your adventure.

Secure Triple-Lug Connection

Blue Ox tow bars have triple-lug brackets to create an extra-secure connection to the base plate. It's a small detail with big benefits, as this crucial component of your flat tow setup is guaranteed to be tight and sturdy.

Simple Storage: RV-Mounted Tow Bar

The Avail folds up to conveniently store on the back of your RV when you're not using it. After disconnecting the tow bar from your toad, push the arms of the tow bar together so that they are side by side. Push the tow bar up so the bracket on the shank holds it in place. The arms can then swing to the right or to the left, whichever side you want to store it on.

For added protection from the elements, slip the Blue Ox tow bar cover (BX88309 - sold separately) over the Avail when you're not using it.

Heavy-Duty Safety Cables Included

Included with this tow bar are 2 coiled safety cables rated at 10,000 lbs. These cables, required by law, will keep your toad behind your RV if there's ever an accidental disconnect while towing. The steel hooks on each end of the cables connect to the toad's base plate and the RV's trailer hitch. The spring-loaded latches ensure that the hooks stay connected.

What You Need to Flat Tow

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.

BX7426 Blue Ox Towbar Avail for 2.5" Hitch - Non Binding - Motorhome Mounted Towbar - 10K Rating

Replaces Blue Ox BX7425