Review of Blue Ox Hitch Adapters - Adjustable High-Low Adapter - BLU28XR Video

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,…

The Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter #PH67SR in the 7,000lb capacity is the only capacity we currently carry. For 10,000lbs from Patriot Hitches we have their Captain #PH34FR. We do have the Gen-Y Shank #325-GH-304 rated for…

You picked out some great parts so we'll go through each to ensure they're right for your 2023 Ford Ranger. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU77XR and Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates #RM-677 are a…

The only pin that should be continuously showing 12V power on the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is the 12V power circuit which is normally the black wire but not always. In 7-way wiring the 12V auxiliary power feed is carried on the contact at the…

The general reason a battery needs to be disconnected for flat towing is because there are certain functions that need to be disabled to prevent your vehicle's battery from draining. You wouldn't want to get to your destination and unhook and…

If your 2022 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is four-wheel-drive with a N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low setting then it can be flat towed. To flat tow your Colorado you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety…

Basically you want the tow bar to set as level as possible when flat towing. You have 3 inches up and down that is considered safe. Check out the picture I attached that shows what I mean. I also attached a help article that covers how to pick out…

The Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter #PH67SR will not reduce the capacity for your 2021 Promaster City with a class III receiver.

To use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 your vehicle only needs 12 volt, ground, and turn signals connected to its 7-way socket. What this means is you do not need the brake signal from the 7-way. For example, if you used a…

The reason is pretty simple. The Blue Ox #BX88132 is specifically designed for flat towing and has been rigorously tested for that purpose. The Patriot Hitch #PH54FR adjustable drop receiver adapter has NOT been tested for flat towing a vehicle,…

The distance is 6 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the beginning of the gusset for the Blue Ox adapter, which is the following part number: - Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitches - 8" Rise/Drop - 10,000…

Having your tow bar as level as possible is the best way to have it set up. Because of that you would want the 6 inch drop adapter. I have spoken to tow bar manufacturers and they say one of the key factors in how long a tow bar will last is how…