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Tow your vehicle securely behind your RV with this non-binding, durable steel tow bar. Hookup is a snap, even on unlevel ground, thanks to the unique swivel feature and self-aligning arms that automatically center and lock in place.
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Necessities for Flat Towing
| For the RV | For the Towed Car | To Link the Towed Car and RV |
|---|---|---|
| Hitch | Base plates | Tow bar |
| Wiring plug | Braking system | Safety cables |
| Wiring kit/diodes | Wiring adapter cord |
Tow bars are notoriously difficult to connect and disconnect, especially on uneven surfaces. Rigid tow bars have 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 Alpha, you can connect from the approximate towing position, even on unlevel terrain. The unique swivel design allows the tow bar arms to turn and pivot just enough to compensate for a slight height difference so you no longer have to worry about being on completely level ground.
The convenient, self-centering arms help to make hookup a snap as well. Once you have connected the tow bar to the base plates on your towed vehicle, simply drive your RV forward until the tow bar arms fully extend and lock in place.
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.
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 Alpha 2 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 Alpha 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.
The Alpha 2 can be easily stored on your RV when it is not in use. After disconnecting the tow bar from your towed vehicle, push the arms of the tow bar together so that they are side by side. You can then fold them up toward the RV and insert the integrated hold-up bolt into place on the hitch connector. Then pivot the arms down so that they are held firmly in place alongside the RV, parallel to its bumper.
Guide to Flat Towing
Flat towing your vehicle is much more convenient than using a trailer or a tow dolly. These other options take up much more storage space, leaving you less room both at home and at the campsite. In addition, securing your vehicle to a trailer or tow dolly can be a hassle and more time consuming than hooking up with a tow bar.
There are 5 basic components needed when flat towing a vehicle: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.
The tow bar links your towed car to your motorhome. It attaches to the custom-fit base plates that install on the frame of your towed car. Safety cables ensure that your towed car does not separate from your motorhome in the event that your tow bar becomes detached. Tow bar wiring allows your towed vehicle's signal lights to sync up with your motorhome's tail lights, which is required by law in most states. Finally, the supplemental braking system - also required in most states - brakes your towed car when the brakes in your motorhome are activated, preventing wear on the motorhome and decreasing braking distance for your entire setup.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (79 Customer Reviews)
Tow your vehicle securely behind your RV with this non-binding, durable steel tow bar. Hookup is a snap, even on unlevel ground, thanks to the unique swivel feature and self-aligning arms that automatically center and lock in place.Love this towba!. So easy to use and it looks great. It is definitely a no fuss hook that provides a solid connection. 796702
Product is as advertised, good quality 749722
Fast and easy to use. I love it. 637919
I have now installed the following on my 2017 Wrangler: Brake light relay kit . Hopkins Towed vehicle Tail Light wiring kit. Blue Ox base plate. Blue Ox Patriot Portable RF Braking System. All of this has taken about 3 days of work spread out over a week or so. Overall it went well. Not too many surprises. Crawling around under a car at 71 is a bit of a strain but I'll get over it. I must say that Donna P. has been a wonderful source of great information and has stayed right on top of the process. etrailer has been a great source for this project. I would recommend you all with no hesitation. 396393
John M - 06/15/2018We use this tow bar mounted on a Thor ACE to pull a 2017 Chevy Sonic. We had to purchase a 6" drop down hitch to line the tow bar up level with the tow bracket on the car. Just slip, snap, and go. It stores out of the way when not in use folded up on the back of the motorhome. Highly recommend this product. 418669
EdP - 08/15/2018Never had such great service. Ordering was easy, product shipper fast than anything I have ever ordered. Could not have been any more pleased... 828405
Very reliable and he quality is excelle nt. 827747
I am thrilled with the service, price and shipping. The tow bar I bought arrived right away. Excellent very well made product that will serve me well in the future. In the future these will be my go to guys hands down. 814449
New hitch works perfectly. 811775
I couldn’t be more satisfied with the Blue Ox tow bar and Jeep Wrangler base plate. The installation directions were good for the base plate and the engineering and overall quality for the two products is very impressive. I am one satisfied customer. Thanks! 790421
Everything was as ordered and in good condition. Very quick and reliable delivery. 764099
I purchased a Alpha 2 tow bar and it arrived within the time frame etrailer gave me. Upon opening the package ( thru no fault of etrailer) the hitch pins and clips had not been inserted. I called and Lori in customer service took it upon herself to get me a re-order and ship them to me same day ! You don't get better service than that ! I just got the tow bar yesterday so have not used it yet. Appears of better quality than my old falcon all terrain. 760527
Easy to use, good quality! 739792
Fast shipping and a great towbar 737116
Haven't had the pleasure of using the tow bar yet but upon initial inspection it looks like a really nice tow bar. Sure wish Blue Ox would have included a cover for it like they do their higher end tow bars though. 735179
Great tow bar that stows nicely on your motor home when not in use! 732184
Very pleased. 730714
Worked well overall except one time when stopped on uneven shoulder and required moving RV a bit to get quick release to work. 724679
Great product and great price. 665719
Works well, easy to hook up 660684
This Blue Ox Tow Bar is easy to hook up to my 2018 Honda Fit bracket and just as easy to remove. It also folds up nicely so that it is out of the way on the back of the RV. 656984
Easy to use. Works excellent. Stows w ell. 653237
Arrived quickly and in good condition. Well built and easy to install. The staff I had contact with at etrailer.com were well informed and very helpful. 652649
Loved that this thing comes preassembled and is ready to rock n roll out of the box 647358
We love our tow bar and it has worked great for us over the year we’ve had it. 643866
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