Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar Arms Dropping Instead of Folding
Updated 04/20/2026 | Published 08/01/2024
Question:
I have a new Avail tow bar by Blue Ox. Cant get it to fold properly. When I bend it up to store and move it to either side, it flops all the way to the ground. Should there be a bracket to hold it? I have followed the manual for storage with no success.
asked by: Archie S
Expert Reply:
Hello Archie,
The Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 does not have any type of bracket to hold it when you are folding it up. I think what may be happening is the arms aren't being pushed up far enough before trying to put them to the side, which will cause the arms to just fall. You have to use a bit of force to make sure it gets in that position, particularly with newer tow bars.
I have added a link below to a video showing this at about the 6:15 mark. You can see the arms falling a bit before our installer gives them a nice push to make sure they are in the right position.
Ron
4/20/2026
Same problem with my new hitch. Same hitch same issue I would like to see that video that you mentioned but I don't see anywhere to upload that. Please
Jesse M.
4/20/2026
Jesse M.
4/20/2026
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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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Robin H.
1/19/2026
Hey Archie, did giving the arms that extra push help your Blue Ox Avail tow bar stay in the folded position? Your update could make it easier for others learning how to store theirs properly.