Recommended Flat Tow Setup for a 2016 Ford F-150
Question:
is there a tow bar that will hitch to a 2inch ball on a rental truck that will tow over 5000 lbs? BX7380 is the style i need but its a 2016 f150 that is 4848lbs. Not sure if this is enough weight capacity for BX7380
asked by: Jeff S
Expert Reply:
If you're meaning a 2" hitch receiver then yes the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380 will work great and has plenty of capacity at 6,500 lbs.
This style of tow bar is only going to work if you have a Blue Ox, Demco, or etrailer base plates with a maximum width between brackets of 32".
This tow bar can also be adapted to fit Roadmaster direct connect style base plates with the adapter # RO64FR.
These tow bars are going to work with any 2" hitch, a 6,500 lb weight capacity, and is made in the USA.
If you don't have a set of baseplates on your truck you're going to need to add some with # BO74FR.
Also, I don't know what you have or don't have, but you're also going to need:
-A 12v Outlet Kit # RM-9332,
-A wiring harness # RM-152-98146-7,
-A charge line kit # RM-156-25,
&
-A braking system # RM-9400.
All of these components are going to be required by law if you're dinghy towing your vehicle behind your motorhome or your case the rental truck.
Since it sounds like you just need something quick to move your truck, I'd recommend renting out a car trailer and load your truck on top and pull that behind. the only way I'd be able to justify spending the money on all these components would be if I planned on reusing everything again down the line.
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
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- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
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