Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord - 7' Long
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Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord - 7' Long
Item # BX88254
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Blue Ox Accessories and Parts - BX88254
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 4 Round
- Blue Ox
- Coiled Cord
Quickly and easily connect your towed vehicle to your RV with this durable, insulated electrical cable. Includes car-side, 4-way round plug.
Features:
- 4-Wire extension cord can be used for multiple towing applications
- Perfect for running power from the 7-way connector on your RV to your towed vehicle
- Included 4-way round, female plug mounts to towed vehicle for quick, easy hookup
- Coiled cable can expand to 7', yet still contracts to prevent dragging and tangling
- Silicone-encased wire connections prevent corrosion
- Made in the USA
- 1-Year warranty
BX88254 Blue Ox Coiled Electrical Cable - 7 Pole to 4 Pole
Video of Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord - 7' Long
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Blue Ox Accessories and Parts BX88254 Review
Today we're going to show you the Blue Ox seven wire to four wire coiled electrical cord, part number BX88254. We have it together here and you can see that our coils are tied together, and it's just about a foot long. This will actually expand or stretch out to about seven feet. Now we'll take a look at its seven-pole end here. This is designed to work with your RV. The other end is designed to plug into your car that you're towing behind the RV.
It also comes with a provided four-pole connector as well. Now this does not come with a bracket to hold it in place, or the hardware, so you need to supply that on your own. Now all the wires and cables are encased in a silicone-based material. That will finish it for the Blue Box seven to four-way coiled electrical cord, part number BX88254. .
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Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord - 7' Long - BX88254
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (83 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily connect your towed vehicle to your RV with this durable, insulated electrical cable. Includes car-side, 4-way round plug.by: Karl 09/09/2023
It has held up very well so far. My 2 previous Blue Ox coiled electrical cords started stretching out, discoloring and deteriorating after about 2 years of use each time.
Hopefully they have improved so I can give them another excellent review in about another year.
by: Michael07/15/2023
This cord is a replacement for the same model. The previous cord became brittle after constant exposure to the weather. Only the exterior sheathing was damaged with no issues with the conductors inside. The replacement is stored when not in use and remains in like new condition. The original serves as a backup.
by: John 02/06/2024
Very professional to deal with
by: Robert08/22/2018
We've owned a few of these, and they've been fine. Our hook-up requires that the cord be pulled pretty tight, and we use small bungees at both ends to keep it plugged in when traveling, and to keep it from dragging down the road if it should become detached. We've had it happen, and the cord was ruined.
We would like to find a longer one but have not seen such an item for sale. A wire came loose a few months back, in the 'tow car' end. A simple fix.
These are the best cords we've found.
Robert
8/22/2019
Very well.
by: Bob S.08/02/2015
Well made product. Received on time as-promised, well packaged and no damage. Good craftsmanship and quality components very evident and it works as advertised.
eTrailer is a great company to do business with. Their internet site os well designed, fast and accurate with great follow-up and attention to the customer. I have completed business with them for over a few years now and never had a disappointment.
Recommend them all the time.
Bob
Bob S.
8/1/2016
Using this product for over a year now and It is working great... as it should. I STILL like doing business with eTrailer.
by: F11/17/2022
etrailer had what I was looking for. Ordering was easy and owns arrived a promised. I'll be back to buy more.
by: James 06/27/2020
We were having a hard time finding a replacement cord to connect our motor home to our Jeep. Jeep dealer was not real helpful. I came across this site, they had what I needed shipped it promptly. It is great quality and works well. Even better than the previous one I had which did come from the Jeep dealer.
James
6/27/2021
Great! No problems.
by: Kent W.08/30/2016
This was just what I was looking for and has worked great since I bought it a year. Really like the length for my motorhome-car connection; easy to install each time I get ready to hit the road. Thought about purchasing a second one to have on hand in case of an emergency.
Kent W.
9/7/2017
This product is still working like it did when purchased. It shows no signs of wear...only road dirt and grime. Glad I purchased it.
by: Rodney D04/26/2017
I am very happy with my order from etrailer. I received the Blue Ox set up for my Jeep Wrangler and all were installed without a problem. Since, I have referred my friends to etrailer.
by: Donald12/03/2021
Don’t blame etrailer, but this Blue Ox cord has no instructions for wiring the receptacle. Other than that, the product is great!!!
by: Orville L.02/09/2017
allows me to quickly and easily go from the 7 wire plug on my motorhome to the 4 wire end on the light wiring harness I installed on my tow car. Good sturdy component.
by: Danny05/27/2019
Fits perfectly would’ve loved it if some kind of wiring diagram for a 4pin round trailer plug was included
by: Joel01/10/2020
All;
These folks are EXCELLENT!!! Great prices (better than other web stores in many cases) and their Customer Service is OUTSTANDING, seriously. My order was not huge but they were in constant contact with me, even on a Sunday!, letting me know where things stood and even following up after delivery to make sure I was happy... Where do you get that kind of service today?? I highly recommend etrailer.com. Great folks!
by: Ronald03/21/2023
Service here is everything you’re looking for. Never disappointed
by: Rich B.10/09/2013
Ordergin this electical connector is the first step in preparing my car for towing. It was the right plug for the existing socket that is already on my RV.
by: Cathy 07/23/2021
I ordered on Sunday and received on Thursday! Your tracking was excellent and your customer service is top notch! Thank you so much Etrailer for being there! I will highly recommend you!
by: Jolly Ann for Larry08/31/2021
We were glad to be able to find this item. First we drove out to Wentzville thinking the store would be open. Sure hope it opens back up in the future.
You have many items needed by motor home owners and we intend to tell our friends to remember about your services.
by: Kevin 02/08/2023
The products I ordered came correct and fast. I can't ask for anything more.
by: Tom D.09/25/2016
I purchased this item as a replacement and it works very well. I prefer the coiled cord over what I had before. I would recommend this item.
by: Ronzgal12/08/2014
Standard electrical cable from motorhome to Jeep for towing.
by: SGC04/18/2015
Just what we wanted. Connector arrived promptly in original packaging. Easy to order. Very friendly folks to do business with...
by: Steve P12/17/2020
Excellent electrical cord
by: Michael08/18/2021
Would have given it 4 stars had it came with wiring instructions for the connector
by: Joseph07/12/2020
Easy online ordering. Shipping great. Time will tell about the quality. Connector seems a bit on the fragile side.
by: Marc07/20/2020
Received my order on the day promised in good condition in sealed packaging. Planning my next road trip and I am sure they will work perfectly.
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Mike L.
8/23/2018
The Blue Ox BX88254 stretches to 7 feet long, but Hopkins offers a longer version, part # HM47043 which stretches to 8 feet long.
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