Differences Between the Blue Ox Aventa LX and Alpha Tow Bars

Updated 03/04/2016 | Published 03/03/2016

Products Featured in This Question

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

(732)

$1033.79

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(386)

$1394.09

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4544)

$475.77

Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs

(445)

$851.40

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3145)

$173.39

Question:

Trying to decide between the Blue Ox BX7420 and BX7380. Besides weight capacity and slight difference in bars weights are there any differences or recommendations toad is a 2015 Nissan Versa note

asked by: Ron

Expert Reply:

Both the Blue Ox tow bars you mentioned are excellent tow bars that will work well. The Avail # BX7420 is considered the nicer one because it has the higher capacity like you mentioned and because it has longer arms. This allows for more clearance while executing turns.

The base plate to use on your 2015 Nissan Versa Note is the Blue Ox kit part # BX1852 which has been confirmed as a fit.

I attached review videos for both tow bars for you to check out as well.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.