What Does It Mean by Designed For Flat Towing Only For Blue Ox High-Low Adapter BLU53XR
Question:
Your video and description says for flat towing only and not to tow a trailer. What exactly does that mean? I want to this into the receiver on my truck and put my actual Hitch that hooks up to my trailer into this in the drop position. Can you please explain what you mean by, do not use to tow a trailer
asked by: Eric R
Expert Reply:
The note that says, "Designed for flat towing only. Do not use to tow a trailer" for the Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2-1/2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop # BLU53XR means it is only rated for use by Blue Ox to dinghy tow a vehicle with four wheels down behind a motorhome. So it cannot be used on your truck to tow a trailer as it is not rated for such use.
If you are looking for a longer ball mount with 7 inches of drop you can use the BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 7-1/4" Drop, 7" Rise - 22,000 lbs # HD256.
This measures 13-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball which is the longest distance for a ball mount while also giving you the drop you need. You can mount it to your hitch with Hitch Lock # 34061072-D.
Products Referenced in This Question
InfiniteRule Hitch Lock for 2-1/2" Hitches - 3-1/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 3-1/8 Inch Span
- InfiniteRule
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BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 7-1/4" Drop, 7" Rise - 22,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 22000 lbs GTW
- BulletProof Hitches
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2-1/2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop - 15-1/4" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Tow Bars
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 7 Inch Rise/Drop
- 12500 lbs
- Blue Ox
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