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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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

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$1099.14

Demco Safety Cable Extensions - 12" Long - Qty 2

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$68.89

Question:

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.

expert reply by: Conner L