These two tow bars by Blue Ox mount into the receiver at the back of an RV or motorhome. Each includes features like non-binding and self-aligning designs. The two differ in maximum towing capacity.
The Acclaim and the Adventurer tow bars by Blue Ox connect to a ball at the back of an RV or motorhome. The Acclaim includes many sought after features. The economical Adventurer is best for occasional use.
Swing disconnected arm over so both arms are side by side
Line up the folded tow bar with the front of your dinghy
Secure tow bar to base plate bracket by pinning it through the holding bracket beneath the tow bar's coupler
ConstructionAll Blue Ox tow bars are constructed of heavy-duty steel. The result is a sturdy, durable tow bar that will last. Blue Ox makes tow bars so strong, in fact, that they are able to tow vehicles that weigh up to 20,000 lbs (the Trion only).
Base Plate Combatibility
Because Blue Ox base plates are custom designed, the spacing of the brackets will not always be the same from vehicle to vehicle. Some Blue Ox tow bars have limitations on how wide or narrow their arms can spread. As a result, certain tow bars may not work with some base plates on some vehicles.
The following table shows the range of distance between base plate brackets that each BLue Ox tow bar can fit. Be sure to check the base plates that are designed for your vehicle to determine their spacing. If the base plate kit and tow bar are not compatible, you may be able to use an adapter to achieve a functional towing system.
i need a complete rebuild kit for my 2" blue ox steel tow bar receiver hitch.please
Les D.
12/14/2021
@RonaldL, If you can let me know the name of your Blue Ox model, I can identify what replacement parts that we have.
Ronald L.
12/14/2021
@LesD Does BX7335 or BX7365 help?
Les D.
12/15/2021
@RonaldL, BX7335 is the Blue Ox "Aventa II". The only replacement parts we have (but not a rebuild kit) are in the link below
BX7365 is the Blue Ox "Alpha" has also been discontinued by the factory. The only replacement parts are:
Replacement Machined Hold Up Bolt for Blue Ox Aladdin, Alpha, and Aventa II
Item # BX229-0436
Replacement Clip for Blue Ox Tow Bars Item # BX2290794
Replacement Latch Handle Grips for Blue Ox Tow bars Item # BX84-0181
Keep in mind that Blue Ox does not recommend using a tow bar beyond 10 years. For this reason replacement parts will become scarce afterwards.
Ronald L.
12/15/2021
@RonaldL The numbers BX7335 and BX7365 is all I have. Please help or advise me
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Ronald L.
12/14/2021
i need a complete rebuild kit for my 2" blue ox steel tow bar receiver hitch.please