Is Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar BX7365 Suitable to Flat Tow 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Question:
Purchased and installed base plate. I have a blue ox alpha. Just wondering if that is adequate. Flat tow 2016 Escalade esv
asked by: Jon
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox Alpha 2 tow bar # BX7380 is suitable for use with the Blue Ox base plates # BX1716 on your 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The tow bar is rated for 6500-lbs which is more than the curb weight of your Escalade; that curb weight ranges from abut 5700-lbs to about 6000-lbs.
Should you ever need a new tow bar I would recommend one with a higher weight capacity just so that it will give you a bigger safety margin. The Blue Ox Avail tow bar # BX7420 is the one I recommend since it is rated for 10,000-lbs.
You may care to check out the linked article flat towing which includes lots of helpful information about all of the required components for same and legal flat towing. Please feel free to let me know if you are in need of any other flat towing items.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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