How To Ensure Your Blue Ox Alpha II Tow Bar Arms Are Locked
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 01/24/2025
Question:
I have an Alpha II tow bar. How do I check to see if it is actually locked?
asked by: Jay
Expert Reply:
Hi Jay,
The Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380 doesn't have a visual indicator to show you when the arms are locked so you would need to have someone stand there while you pull forward and listen for arms to click into place. The latches on the arms will also pop up and then fall back down. A camera system with audio on the back of the motorhome would also be useful if you don't always have a helper to watch while you pull forward.
If that's something you'd be interested in then I would check if your motorhome has any sort of prep mount already installed and we can find the right system for your setup.
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Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 8500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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Jesse M.
11/3/2025
Hey Jay, did you get a chance to try checking the Alpha 2 tow bar arms while pulling forward to hear the click and see the latches move? Your feedback could really help others trying to confirm their tow bar is locked correctly.