Weight Capacity for the Blue Ox Base-Plate-to-Tow-Bar Lock # BX8859

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what is the towing load rating for the 1/2inch hitch pin? chromed steel or stainless steel?

asked by: Tom

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I spoke to my contact at Blue Ox and he informed me that the Blue Ox Base-Plate-to-Tow-Bar Lock # BX8859 that you referenced has a capacity of 10,000 lbs and has a plated steel finish, not quite chrome but close.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate #BX2253 will work with the Alpha Tow Bar that you have or its newer Alpha 2 #BX7380. I suggest consulting your owners manual/manufacturer to ensure your specific 2011 Honda Fit is capable of being flat towed. You will…

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Answer 2

There's not an available 7-way to 4-pole flat umbilical like what you're looking for, but I do have some easy solutions for you. The Hopkins Nite-Glow 7-way to 5-way flat coiled adapter, part #HM47025 will work with either a 4-pole or…

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Answer 3

The base plate has mounting points for either a 6 or 4 way round connector to attach, but the connectors aren't included with the base plates. I'd recommend cutting off the 4-pole flat provided by the Hopkins #HM56302 flat towing…

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Answer 4

There's a surprisingly easy way you can determine exactly what spring bars you have and therefore exactly what their tongue weight rating is. The bars are going to have dimples on them (see accompanying photo) which is going to tell you the…

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Blue Ox has an easy system for determining the weight capacity of your spring bars, whereas other companies may use measurements or printed capacity to assist. With Blue Ox, there is a 5 dimple system: No dimples means it is rated for up to 350 lbs…

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When you are looking at a Weight Distribution System, you are going to want to base the weight rating off of the Tongue Weight (TW) of your loaded and ready-to-go trailer, plus any cargo that will be behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Since…

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The best thing for you to do is to use a system like the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution, part #RP66075. This system handles tongue weight from 1000 lbs to 1700 lbs. This would work for you because you would not need to worry about upgrading at…

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Answer 8

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 12

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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