Do I Need Safety Cable Extensions When Using the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar With Hitch Adapter
Updated 04/26/2021 | Published 04/24/2021
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I added an extended receiver so I can mount a bike rack as well as my Blue Ox Avail tow bar to my motorhome. How long are the safety cables that come with the Avail. Should I be concerned with stretching them out on a sharp turn?
asked by: James K
Expert Reply:
Yes, anytime you extend the connection point of a tow bar like the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420 with a high-low adapter or dual hitch adapter you will need to extend the safety cables. For this, I recommend the Demco Safety Cable Extensions part # DM9523064. The umbilical cord and breakaway usually have enough slack that you don't need to extend them.
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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