Blue Ox Towing System Complete Guide

Industry-Leading Tow Bar Technology for Safe RV Adventures

About Blue Ox Towing Systems

Blue Ox has become a brand name to reckon with, earning a reputation for quality towing products ranging from tow bars and baseplates to steering control systems, supplementary brakes, carriers, weight distributing hitches, and gooseneck products. Through their broad range of products, they’ve built a large customer base with diverse needs who trust Blue Ox to deliver.

Blue Ox towing systems are recognized as one of the three leading brand names in the tow bar and baseplate market, with reliability and convenience tested and verified over time. The Blue Ox setup provides RVers with peace of mind through the ease of operation their towing system delivers.

Tow your vehicle securely behind your RV with these durable steel tow bars. You can easily hook up in a snap, even on unlevel ground, thanks to the unique swivel feature and self-aligning arms that automatically center and lock in place.

💡 Important: Before purchasing any towing equipment, verify your vehicle can safely handle your RV’s loaded weight. Use the MintRV Tow Calculator to check compatibility – it factors in gear weight, passengers, and the critical 80% safety rule.

Key Features of Blue Ox Towing Systems

Safe & Secure Towing

Tow bar securely attaches your vehicle behind your motorhome with robust steel construction designed for long-term reliability.

No Ball Mount Required

Slides directly into your RV’s trailer hitch receiver, eliminating the need for a separate ball mount assembly.

Swivel Function

Easy connection even on unlevel terrain – the swivel design compensates for ground variations.

Auto-Lock Arms

Arms extend into rigid, towable position and automatically lock in place for added security.

Triple-Lug Connection

Sturdy brackets on each tow bar arm provide reinforced connection to baseplates for maximum stability.

Quick Detach Design

Each arm attaches to the baseplate with 2 easy-to-access pins and can be quickly detached when needed.

Compact Storage

Arms fold up, rotate down, and secure horizontally with integrated hold-up bolt for convenient storage.

Corrosion Resistant

Powder-coated steel construction provides long-lasting durability and resistance to rust and corrosion.

Protected Components

Rubber boots protect telescoping arms from dirt and grime, extending the life of moving parts.

Safety Cables Included

Comes with safety cables for added security and peace of mind during towing.

Benefits of Blue Ox Towing Systems

Swivel Function – Game Changing Convenience

Traditional tow bars are painstakingly difficult to connect and disconnect, especially on uneven surfaces. Rigid tow bars have arms that are essentially locked in place, requiring you to drive your towed vehicle into the exact position necessary for hook-up.

With Blue Ox’s swivel function, you can connect from the approximate towing position, even on unlevel terrain. The unique swivel design allows the tow bar arms to turn and pivot just enough to compensate for any slight difference in terrain, eliminating worry about being on completely level ground.

Self-Aligning Design – Hook Up in Seconds

The convenient, self-centering arms ensure hook-up is swift – literally in a snap of your fingers. Once you’ve connected the tow bar to the baseplates on your towed vehicle, simply drive your RV forward until the tow bar arms fully extend and then automatically lock in place

Triple-Lug Connection – Maximum Stability

Blue Ox baseplates on your vehicle are equipped with two tabs each that connect to the brackets on the ends of the tow bar arms. These brackets are referred to as lugs. The unique triple-lug design of the Alpha tow bar creates a tight, more stable connection by surrounding both baseplate tabs.

The result is a sturdy, reinforced connection that is stronger and more rigid for a safer, more reliable towing experience.

Simple Storage – No Hassle When Not Towing

The Alpha can easily be stored on your RV when not in use. After disconnecting the tow bar from your towed vehicle, pull the arms together so they are side by side. Fold them up toward the RV and insert the integrated hold-up bolt into place on the hitch connector. Then pivot the arms down so they are held firmly in place alongside the RV, parallel to its bumper.