Mounting Tab Width Range for Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar # BX4330

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Your info states base plate needs to be at least 23inch spread apart. What is the furthest distance that this bar can be spread apart?

asked by: Cathey J

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar # BX4330 that you referenced can be used with base plate kits that are between 23 and 30 inches apart.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You'll need a 12 volt charge, so the Hopkins wiring harness isn't something you want to use with the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System #HM39524. The Hopkins is for lights only and doesn't have a connection for the charge…

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Answer 2

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 3

Great question! The Brake Buddy Classic 3 #HM39494 is a more basic system than the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524 as the Classic just uses preset braking (which applies the brakes at a preset intensity when the inertia sensor detects deceleration)…

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The distance between the tabs of the Blue Ox base plate kit part #BLU55XR that you referenced is 20 inches and the height from the ground is 15 inches.

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I was able to reach out to Roadmaster on this and the minimum distance allowable when towing with the Roadmaster Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts #RM-035 (3/4") or #RM-035-1 (1") and a Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar #RM-522 is…

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Answer 6

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 7

Absolutely, Dave. You can fine-tune the Curt RVi Series 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System #RVI44FR 's brake pressure and sensitivity right from the Bullseye monitor in your motorhome. In your case, some people try stepping down from Small SUV to…

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Answer 8

Thanks for all the details Jason! To get a Blue Ox tow bar to fit with the shackles on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport you'll need either the 7/8" #BX88357 or 1" #BX88358 Adapters, but just be sure to check with the manufacturer of your…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

Hello Mike, Happy to get you the right wiring. I looked up the hitch number you mentioned the E99856 and I am not seeing that we have that in our system. In fact I do not see an etrailer branded hitch for your 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Unlimited. So…

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Answer 11

Hey Dan. The stock factory bumper on a 2002 Jeep TJ Sport is strong enough to support being flat towed with the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit item #e74FV. However, I do not have an adapter that's going to connect your Blue Ox Alpha tow bar to…

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Answer 12

Yes, you can flat tow your 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK, that has a AEV front bumper, using a Blue Ox #BX1133 Base Plate Kit, as long as your Jeep has the bolt on tabs as shown on page 4 of the Blue Ox installation instructions attached. Most Jeep owners…

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