8 inch High Low Adapter to Use with Blue Ox Tow Bar

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Question:

I have a frame mounted hitch on my motor home I need to raise the 2 inch adapter about 8 inches to accept the blue ox towbar

asked by: Jim

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Expert Reply:

For an 8 inch high low adapter to use with your Blue Ox tow bar you would want the Roadmaster part # RM-048-8.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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