Frequently Asked Questions

Where Do I Find My Serial Number?

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.

 

Can I Back Up With My Tow Bar?

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.

Where Do I Find Product Instructions?

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.

What Do I Need to Flat Tow a Vehicle Behind My Motorhome?

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

 

Where Do I Need a Dinghy Tow Brake?

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.

Is My Vehicle Flat Towable?

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.

Can I Backup With My Weight Distributing Hitch?

Yes, you may back up your tow vehicle and trailer while connected to any Blue Ox weight distributing hitch.

How Do I Contact Customer Care?

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.

How Often Do I Have to Service Tow Bar?

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

Where Do I Find My Serial Number?

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.

 

Is My Vehicle Flat Towable?

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.

Can I Back Up With My Tow Bar?

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.

Can I Backup With My Weight Distributing Hitch?

Yes, you may back up your tow vehicle and trailer while connected to any Blue Ox weight distributing hitch.

Where Do I Find Product Instructions?

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.

How Do I Contact Customer Care?

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.

What Do I Need to Flat Tow a Vehicle Behind My Motorhome?

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

 

How Often Do I Have to Service Tow Bar?

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

Where Do I Need a Dinghy Tow Brake?

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.