Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions: Serial Numbers for most major products can be found on the instructions in the upper right hand corner.
Tow Bars: Engraved in the metal on the bottom of the driver’s side leg.
Brakes: Found on a sticker on the side of the brake.
WD Hitches: In the hitch head between the bar pivots.
5th Wheel Hitches: Engraved on the base of the hitch.
You cannot backup with your Blue Ox tow bar connected to your towed vehicle. The tow bar must be disconnected from the tow vehicle and stowed before backing up the motorhome.
You may find instructions for your Blue Ox products on the individual page for the product that you purchased. Type the product number in the search bar to go to a particular product page.
You will need:
- A motorhome with a 2″ or 2-1/2″ receiver hitch
- Blue Ox tow bar rated to match the GVRW of the vehicle you intend to tow
- Blue Ox baseplate designed to fit the vehicle you intend to tow
- Blue Ox Patriot dinghy tow brake
- Blue Ox Accessory Kit (includes wiring kit; 7-6 electrical cable; hitch locks; hitch immobilizer; and a tow bar cover
Suggested:
- Drop/Rise Receiver
- KarGard
In most U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories, a supplemental braking system is required by law whenever you’re towing. In all but a few states, you MUST have a towed car braking system installed whenever you tow a trailer of a certain weight or any vehicle. A towed car brake system helps to reduce the strain on your RV’s primary brakes. Your motorhome will brake more easily and the wear and tear on the brakes will be reduced considerably by using a supplemental braking system. Also, here at Blue Ox it will put less strain on your tow bar and baseplate.
Blue Ox does not determine if a vehicle is flat towable. This information can be found in the vehicle’s owner’s manual or by contacting the dealership from whom you purchased your vehicle or the vehicle manufacturer.
Yes, you may back up your tow vehicle and trailer while connected to any Blue Ox weight distributing hitch.
You may start a Live Chat with a Blue Ox Customer Care Representative by clicking on the Chat Function in the lower right hand corner of any page on the website.
You should service your tow bar every two years or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Blue Ox regularly attends events offering tow bar service. Check the events list here
Instructions: Serial Numbers for most major products can be found on the instructions in the upper right hand corner.
Tow Bars: Engraved in the metal on the bottom of the driver’s side leg.
Brakes: Found on a sticker on the side of the brake.
WD Hitches: In the hitch head between the bar pivots.
5th Wheel Hitches: Engraved on the base of the hitch.
Blue Ox does not determine if a vehicle is flat towable. This information can be found in the vehicle’s owner’s manual or by contacting the dealership from whom you purchased your vehicle or the vehicle manufacturer.
You cannot backup with your Blue Ox tow bar connected to your towed vehicle. The tow bar must be disconnected from the tow vehicle and stowed before backing up the motorhome.
Yes, you may back up your tow vehicle and trailer while connected to any Blue Ox weight distributing hitch.
You may find instructions for your Blue Ox products on the individual page for the product that you purchased. Type the product number in the search bar to go to a particular product page.
You may start a Live Chat with a Blue Ox Customer Care Representative by clicking on the Chat Function in the lower right hand corner of any page on the website.
You will need:
- A motorhome with a 2″ or 2-1/2″ receiver hitch
- Blue Ox tow bar rated to match the GVRW of the vehicle you intend to tow
- Blue Ox baseplate designed to fit the vehicle you intend to tow
- Blue Ox Patriot dinghy tow brake
- Blue Ox Accessory Kit (includes wiring kit; 7-6 electrical cable; hitch locks; hitch immobilizer; and a tow bar cover
Suggested:
- Drop/Rise Receiver
- KarGard
You should service your tow bar every two years or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Blue Ox regularly attends events offering tow bar service. Check the events list here
In most U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories, a supplemental braking system is required by law whenever you’re towing. In all but a few states, you MUST have a towed car braking system installed whenever you tow a trailer of a certain weight or any vehicle. A towed car brake system helps to reduce the strain on your RV’s primary brakes. Your motorhome will brake more easily and the wear and tear on the brakes will be reduced considerably by using a supplemental braking system. Also, here at Blue Ox it will put less strain on your tow bar and baseplate.