Is this right for you? Product Expert Kristina F says:
Yes, if you:
Like to camp on rougher terrain - non-binding arms let you easily disconnect
Want to use your 2” tow ball to tow your car instead of your receiver
Do any backroad driving - rubber boot on each arm keeps dirt and debris from building up over time and binding arms
No, if you:
Don’t want to have to drive your car around with your tow bar folded up on the front
Are towing a larger car that has more than 30" between the installed base plates
With a sturdy, secure, triple-lug connection and convenient, self-aligning arms, this A-frame tow bar is among the most dependable to use and simple to hook up. The Acclaim stores easily and unobtrusively on your towed vehicle when not in use. Lowest Prices for the best tow bar from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs part number BX4330 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 800-298-1624 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Tow Bar
Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
Coupler Style
Blue Ox
Telescoping
5000 lbs
Non-Binding
Steel
Stores on Car
With a sturdy, secure, triple-lug connection and convenient, self-aligning arms, this A-frame tow bar is among the most dependable to use and simple to hook up. The Acclaim stores easily and unobtrusively on your towed vehicle when not in use.
Features:
Coupler-style tow bar lets you tow your vehicle behind your motorhome
Integrated coupler attaches to trailer hitch ball on RV
Self-aligning design - hook up to base plates on towed vehicle and drive RV forward
Arms extend into rigid, tow-ready position and automatically lock in place
Triple-lug connection - sturdy brackets on the end of each tow bar arm provide reinforced connection to base plates
Each arm attaches and detaches from base plates with 2 easy-to-access pins
Simple, secure storage alongside towed vehicle
Integrated holding pin keeps arms together
Durable, steel construction
Rubber boots protect telescoping arms from dirt and grime
Safety cables are included
Made in the USA
Specs:
Capacity: 5,000 lbs
Application: 2" hitch ball
Compatibility: fits Blue Ox removable-tab base plates that are spaced between 23" and 30" apart on center
Can be adapted for use with Roadmaster base plates with the Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter (RM-033; sold separately)
Arm length (as measured when arm is pulled out straight in front of the coupler):
Extended: 42-3/4" from center of hitch ball to center of base pin hole
Retracted: 33-1/2" from center of hitch ball to center of base pin hole
Weight: 35 lbs
3-Year warranty
Self-Aligning Design
The convenient self-centering arms on the Acclaim help to make hookup a snap. Standard tow bars have rigid arms that are essentially locked in place so you have to drive your towed vehicle into the exact position necessary for hookup. But with the Acclaim, you can connect from the approximate towing position quickly and easily. Once you have connected the tow bar to both your vehicle's base plates and your RV's coupler, simply drive your RV forward until the tow bar arms fully extend and lock in place. Before hitting the road, be sure to check that the arms are properly latched to avoid damage to the tow bar.
Non-Binding Tow Bar
Blue Ox has defeated the age-old problem of binding by creating a tow bar that is just as easy to release as it is to hook up. Simply press down the locking handles on the tow bar arms until the internal latch disengages. By releasing some of the static pressure from your tow bar you can flex its arms just enough to make disconnecting from the base plates a snap, even when it's out of level with your RV.
Triple-Lug Connection
Blue Ox base plates on your vehicle are equipped with two tabs each that connect to the brackets on the ends of the tow bar arms. These brackets are referred to as "lugs." The unique triple-lug design of the Acclaim tow bar creates a tighter, more stable connection by surrounding both base plate tabs. The result is a sturdy, reinforced connection that is stronger and more rigid for a safer, more dependable towing experience.
Hooking up the Acclaim to your base plates is as simple as it is secure. Just insert the triple-lug end of the tow bar arm into the base plate so that the center lug is positioned between the two tabs of the base plate. Then insert the 1/2" keeper pin through the lugs and tabs and secure it at the end with the included quick pin.
Simple Storage
The Acclaim can be easily stored on your towed vehicle when it is not in use. Simply disconnect the arm on the driver's side from the base plate bracket and swing it over to the other arm so that they are side by side. Secure the arms to one another with the integrated holding pin. Then line up the folded tow bar with the front of your vehicle so that the coupler is positioned next to the driver's-side base plate. Using the 1/2" keeper pin, connect the holding bracket beneath the coupler to the base plate bracket and secure it with the quick pin.
Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs - BX4330
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (40 Customer Reviews)
With a sturdy, secure, triple-lug connection and convenient, self-aligning arms, this A-frame tow bar is among the most dependable to use and simple to hook up. The Acclaim stores easily and unobtrusively on your towed vehicle when not in use.
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by: Michael03/15/2021
This system works great! Folds up close to the front bumper of the towed vehicle when not needed for towing. A breeze to open/unfold and hook back up to my RV when it's time to move on. Great design. High quality.
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by: Stacey02/08/2019
Had to do some grinding to stow the hitch.as much as you charge you should add a cover to keep it pretty.Great product would highly recommend and would buy again.Same with the base plate I bought from you earlier.Id give you a 4 7/8 star .very fast free shipping
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Arrived on time. Works on my iM Toyota. I like this better than the 2" received models for motorhomes for towing 5000 lbs or less. Much easier and quicker to connect. This hitch folds and stays on the car while traveling. Always pleased with the service from etrailer.com!
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by: Philip02/22/2018
I have used this model of Blue Ox hitch for years without problems. This is my third as I sell the old ones with the towed vehicles each time. The speed of delivery and price from etrailer can't be beat. Great service. Great price. Thank you.
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Good value for the price. But, bear in mind this is a bare bones tow bar.
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by: Chuck G10/16/2017
Just received the hitch, I was expecting to have some assembly required, but it was already to mount onto my Jeep and stow. Great looking product and competitively priced.
Troy H. was very helpful during the ordering process, it made me feel comfortable that I was buying the correct style for my base plate and use.
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I am still excited about the product, works very well. I bought a new Jeep, had the appropriate base installed, and transferred the hitch over to the new Jeep. I had bought a cover and it has protected the hitch when on or off the Jeep. I recommend the Blue Ox products for your towing needs.
Chuck G - 10/16/2018
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by: Kenneth03/31/2021
Great Tow Bar- easy to set up and take down. Folds in place for driving.
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by: TNtravler08/13/2017
Very pleased with our Blue Ox towing package. Quick easy connection to the vehicle. Easy storage on or off RV. Unit fits on towed vehicle(when stored) with no noticeable arms sticking out to bump into when walking in front of vehicle. Wiring package was easy to install with no cutting or splicing of wires. Would recommend these products.
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by: Michael02/24/2018
I received my order late yesterday evening & unpackaged this morning. etrailer web site of the blue ox base plate & blue ox tow bar were very helpful in placing my order. If anyone is looking for a flat tow set up I highly suggest shopping etailer. Very high quality , fast delivery. very pleased with this setup on my CRV
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by: Linda01/24/2018
Tow bar is sturdy, easy to install and remove - great product and priced MUCH less than other stores products. I will be towing a 1999 Chevy Tracker and am new at this, but I feel very comfortable that my vehicles will be safe using this tow bar.
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by: Scott G.10/17/2017
Our Blue Ox towing system has made towing our car behind the motorhome so easy! It was quick to install on the car and our car does really well towing flat rather than on a dolly like we used to do. etrailer made the purchase very simple and answered all of our questions!
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by: Burnis03/01/2021
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by: Luis02/26/2020
Love this tow bar,I will tow my mazda miata behind the rv without no worries, tow bar little price but is a good quality brand.
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by: Shannon12/13/2016
ETRAILER.COM is our go-to for our Blue Ox tow bars! We haven't been able to beat the price and shipping is extremely fast! Emails are constant to update us on our orders - which is much appreciated. Thanks again!
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by: Pat03/02/2021
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by: lon a07/07/2017
Works as advertised and is now being transferred to a jeep wrangler. etrailer had the lowest price.
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Great no issues making mating up the tow to the coach a breeze
lon a - 07/09/2018
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by: Keith N01/31/2017
This tow bar works great after the year I've had it and still is as easy to put on and off my vehicle as when I first got it. Now that I'm practiced with it, I can have it on the car and hooked up and ready to go within 10 minutes. The parts hold up and the only ones I had to order were those I misplaced in my previous RV.
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by: George03/04/2021
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by: Louis03/04/2021
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by: William09/04/2019
Easy to install. Fit great and works like a charm. Towed the vehicle over 4,000 miles withour any issues whatsoever.
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by: Robert A.10/09/2017
The tow bars arrived when they were predicted to without any surprises. They are heavy duty exactly as advertised with install instructions anyone could follow. We will be using them shortly for our first dinghy tow going to the north land.
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I received theBlue Ox tow bar, Base plate and Wire Kit 5/3/12.. I did not have time to start assembling it yet. I was well pleased with Judy who did the ordering and shipping arrangement.I would not hesitate recomending your products. Will send pictures when it is complete. Thanks again. Clair
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by: David05/03/2018
Quality well made product. It makes hitching up and towing so much easier.
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by: Suzanne12/07/2013
This product was easy to install and works great. We have had other tow bars but this one tows great behind the RV and was shipped the same day I ordered it.
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For your 2008 Honda CR-V, you will want to start with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2246 which will be directly compatible with your tow bar. The tow bar you are describing is likely the old alpha or avail model, either of which will work just fine. If you want to determine which model you have, you can find it printed on the driver's side leg under the latch handle according to my contact at Blue Ox. If you don't have the safety chains, you will also want # BX88196.... view full answer...
In regards to the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part # BX4330, the width of the triple-lug connection is just a bit over 2-1/2". In order to use this tow bar on a 1999 Honda CR-V you'll need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2218. If you don't already have a wiring harness, the Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System with 4-Pole Connector part # TR118821 is what I recommend. view full answer...
There are certain Blue Ox Base Plate Kits which don't allow the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part # BX4330 to be folded up and stored on the vehicle. There isn't an adapter that would allow for this so if storage is a concern a motorhome mounted tow bar like the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 is what I recommend. view full answer...
To flat tow your 2018 Ram 1500 you'll need a base plate kit installed first. For that you'll want the # BX2412 for if you have a Big Horn, Laramie, or Rebel. If you have a Sport or Express instead you'd want the part # BX2409.
You'll need a higher capacity tow bar too for your truck like the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380 which has a 6,500 lb capacity and would work well. This comes with safety cables too.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about... view full answer...
The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2190 is the fit for your 2009 Ford Edge and will work well with the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs # BX4330 you asked about. There are a few other components needed as well to safely flat tow a vehicle; you will need wiring and supplemental braking as well. I recommend the following:
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System -... view full answer...
I checked the owner's manual for the 2018 Chevy Equinox FWD 1.5L and this car can be flat towed. Like other towable cars there is a preparation process to be followed before each trip and this is covered on page 359 of the online manual.
For the labor cost alone for installing a complete flat towing setup you can figure $2000 as a "ballpark" starting point. This is labor only and is in addition to the parts' cost.
The labor fee will vary depending on whether you select a non-labor-intensive... view full answer...
You will want to pick a base plate kit that is a fit for your vehicle (the base plate fits are very specific so year/make/model info is needed) and you'll also need to match the brand of the base plate with the brand of the tow bar. Feel free to get back to me with that info and I'll see what your best option is.
I attached a link to our base plate fitguide which will allow you to enter your vehicle info to see what base plate kit you'd need. view full answer...
It's hard to do flat towing setups on the cheap, but there are a few ways to help save money. The Acclaim tow bar part # BX4330 that you referenced would be a great solution for a tow bar that's not overly expensive. Then for a base plate kit you'd want the # BX1137.
For lighting you can't beat the price of a magnetic kit like the Optronics part # TL21RK.
The braking system are all around the same price so it's pretty hard to avoid paying a decent amount for a setup like the SMI... view full answer...
Biggest difference is how they connect to the tow vehicle. The Alpha part # BX7380 slides into a hitch opening and the Acclaim # BX4330 connects to a hitch ball like a trailer does. The preferred method is the Alpha which allows you to fold the tow bar up on the tow vehicle and store it there when not in use.
Aside from that the Alpha has a higher capacity of 6,500 lbs and the Acclaim is rated at 5,000 lbs. view full answer...
You will need an adapter part # RM-032 to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar part # BX4330 with the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 522013-1A. view full answer...
The fact that the base plate tabs are spaced at 34 inches apart won't make too much of a difference other than the fact the wider spread will move the vehicle incrementally closer to the rear of the motorhome, and it will prevent the use of a car-mounted towbar like the Blue Ox # BX4330 Acclaim tow bar .
The Blue Ox Alpha, part # BX7380 would be compatible with a 34 inch base plate spread, and is what I'd recommend.
I've linked to a demonstration video featuring the Blue Ox Alpha tow bar. view full answer...
Jeeps are one of the easiest and best vehicles to flat tow behind a vehicle we've found. Specifically the Wranglers. I attached two help articles for you to check out to this page. One that covers the best vehicles to flat tow and another that covers parts needed to flat tow a newer Wrangler.
In the Wrangler FAQ everything needed to flat tow a vehicle is listed. view full answer...
To flat tow a vehicle, you'll need a hitch on the motor home, a towbar, a base plate kit installed on the tow vehicle, a tow bar wiring kit so that the taillights on the vehicle work along with those on the motor home, safety cables and a supplemental braking system.
You'll also need to determine if your vehicle is capable of being flat towed, or if it must be modified in some way in order to flat tow it safely.
I'll link you to some of our help articles about flat towing. If you... view full answer...
The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1732 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2018 Chevy Cruze Diesel with the manual transmission. I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and he stated that this base plate kit is indeed compatible with the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar # BX4330 that you also mentioned. He just stated that with this combo, the tow bar will need to attach 7 inches higher on the RV at the hitch ball.
I took a look at the online owner's manual for your Chevy Cruz. It states... view full answer...
The curb weight of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ ranges from 4251-lbs to 4429-lbs depending on equipment so the Blue Ox car-mount Acclaim Tow Bar # BX4330 is suitable for flat towing it. The Acclaim tow bar includes the required safety cables which saves you that separate expense. The tow bar and safety cables are just two of the components needed for safe and legal flat towing. The other items include a light/wiring kit, base plates, a supplementary braking system, a high/low hitch adapter and... view full answer...
For a Blue Ox base plate kit for your 1999 Suzuki Esteem you would want the part # BX3512. This would work well with the Blue Ox Acclaim part # BX4330 with the that you are also considering. This tow bar comes with safety cables.
For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up... view full answer...
If your 2017 Jeep Wrangler has the standard factory front bumper the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1126 would be what you'd need to connect to a Blue Ox tow bar. If you have an off-road bumper though check out the link I attached and you'll see all the options that fit aftermarket bumpers. view full answer...
We carry all the items needed to equip a vehicle like your 2012 Cadillac SRX AWD for flat towing behind your motorhome. We even have help articles that will explain the items needed and the various options available to you; these articles are linked for review.
These articles and your Cadillac owner's manual are the places to get started. I checked the online edition of the manual for your car and Cadillac states the AWD SRX can be flat towed from the front up to 65-mph. The manual... view full answer...
The 1997 Ford Ranger I4 2.3L RWD with automatic transmission will need a drive shaft coupler to be flat towed. We don't have these couplers, but I'll email some help in that area.
Then you can use the following parts to complete the package:
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # BX2117
Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 or Acclaim # BX4330
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251
Roadmaster... view full answer...
I attached a link to this page that shows all of the most popular and best vehicles for flat towing. Hands-down the most popular and easiest option is a Jeep Wrangler but in the list there is also trucks like Ford F-150s, and sedans like Ford Focuses. view full answer...
The Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter, part # RM-033 is not included with the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar.
You would only need the adapter if your Jeep is already equipped with the Roadmaster Base Plates. If you do not yet have the base plates for your Jeep, we now carry Blue Ox base plates. For a C-channel bumper, use base plate part # BX1118, or # BX1120 for a double-tube bumper. When possible, it is best to use a tow bar and base plate from the same manufacturer.
To... view full answer...
Since we don't have a custom set of base plates for your 1964 VW Beetle you would have to go with a universal base plate kit like part # BX88230. Most bumpers will need to be reinforced or modified. Brackets must mount to a flat, metal surface.
The most popular tow bar we offer that would work great with this base plate kit is the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380. This tow bar has telescoping arms that will make connection and disconnection possible on unlevel terrain. These are much easier... view full answer...
Coupler style tow bars are generally preferred as they are easier to store and don't require a ball mount with a hitch ball. They also provide a really solid connection. So based on that I would go with the Blue Ox part # BX7420 as this is a coupler style that's very easy to connect/disconnect. It has the same telescoping arms as the bar you mentioned and also comes with safety cables too.
For a base plate kit you'd then want the part # BX2238 and you'd be set in that regard as well.... view full answer...
You can tell just by looking if you have a JK or JL. The JL has bigger fender flares and the front blinkers have been moved from the grill to the flares. The JL tail lights look like they have a squeezed belt line in the middle of them rather than just square. I suppose you could also contact your dealer with your VIN number to have them advise that way.
Having the Falcon tow bar and Brake Buddy is a good start! Now you just need the Roadmaster # RM-9243-1 Towing Kit that includes... view full answer...
Officially the 2007 Honda Odyssey is not towable, however many companies give the disclaimer that a large number of customers are towing it with the emergency towing procedures outlined in your owners manual without issue. If you choose to do so you will be outside of any warranty and taking the risk.
If you choose to use the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar # BX4330 you asked this from with the included safety chains and the baseplates # BX2237, then you will need wiring, a supplemental braking... view full answer...
The 2014 Ford F-150 4WD can be flat towed with all wheels down by placing the transfer case in its neutral position and engaging the four-wheel-down towing feature. This flat towing information is noted on pages 206-207 of the online owner's manual.
Flat towing a truck that has this capability requires a number of components including a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit of some kind, a braking system and usually a high/low hitch adapter. All of these items are... view full answer...
If your 2007 Toyota Camry is a manual transmission the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX3769 can be installed on it which would allow the tow bar part # BX4330 to be able to tow it.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on... view full answer...
There are pintle style tow bars available, but the Blue Ox Acclaim # BX4330 would not be one of them.
Instead, I recommend the Blue Ox Allure Tow Bar # BX7460P which will attach to pintle-style trailer hitches, has a 10,000 lb capacity and even comes with safety cables. The Allure fits Blue Ox removable-tab base plates that are spaced between 23" and 30" apart on center, or can be used with Roadmaster base plates with Tow Bar Adapter # RM-033. view full answer...
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