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The Blue Ox Adventurer keeps things straightforward for anyone who just wants to tow without extra moving parts or frills. Its steel arms adjust to fit Blue Ox base plate tabs spaced 16" to 34" apart, locking down with a pair of quick pins. You can tweak the fit by loosening the hex bolts on the coupler, sliding the arms in or out, and tightening them down. Everything connects to a standard 2" hitch ball, giving you a dependable 5,000-lb capacity without extra bulk or complexity.
Weight matters, but strength matters more. This tow bar is built from heavy-duty steel and powder coated to fight off corrosion from road grime and weather. At just 28 lbs, it’s easy to handle when you’re hooking up or packing away, yet strong enough to keep your towed vehicle steady mile after mile. The solid, fixed-arm design keeps the connection firm and reliable on long cross-country runs.
Hooking up doesn’t require a degree in mechanics. The coupler on the Adventurer latches right onto a 2" hitch ball, and the base plate ends secure with two quick pins. Once the job’s done, the whole tow bar comes off the vehicle and folds together into a compact piece you can store in your RV bay or garage. No awkward pieces hanging off the front—just a clean, simple setup ready for the next trip.
If you already have base plates from other manufacturers, this bar can still fit right in. It connects directly with Blue Ox base plates, but adapters (sold separately) make it compatible with options from etrailer, Roadmaster, and Demco. That flexibility makes it a solid choice if you’ve got multiple setups or plan to change things later without replacing everything else.
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
Thomas
2/16/2026
Still no problems after another year. Simple is best in this instance!
Victoria H.
3/7/2025
Wow, that sounds like quite the road trip! What's one place you'd picked to visit again? Also, if you want to let me know what kind of connectors you have, I can see if we have a direct replacement for you.
Kenneth W.
4/18/2018
No problems whatsoever . One thing that I find interesting is the customer service is amazing. Not only with the tow bar but everything I have purchased .
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Claire H.
8/21/2026
Looks like a good set up! Where are you planning on towing your Mini C to?