Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar: Dependable Towing, Sensible Design
A great choice for smaller vehicles, the Blue Ox Alpha is the there-when-you-need-it tow bar to keep your travels safe and happy this Fall.
No matter what end of the seasonal RV spectrum you may land on, Fall brings a major transition. Whether you’re a summertime wanderluster, or a winter-dodging snowbird, the facts are the facts: we are approaching an autumnal period of flux. I see it as you have two options. First, pack up the campsite, call it one hell of a summer, and tow your ride back to home base—back to reality and back to the responsibilities that come standard with each new autumn. Or, you can see this season as a time to get your ducks in a row. Make sure everything at home is ready for that glorious haul down south, trekking in your home-away-from-home far below the Mason-Dixon—and skipping all the snowy and icy nonsense that occurs between Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day.
No matter which cardinal direction you’re headed in, the most important thing is to get there safely. And confidently. Nobody wants to make a thousand-plus mile voyage worrying whether or not their big ol’ RV is gonna make it all the way back on those winding and unfamiliar back roads, connected and in one piece. Add the worries of dinghy towing—that is, pulling your car behind your camper—and you could find yourself in quite the stressful situation.
That’s why it’s important to find a receiver mount tow bar that you don’t have to think about. Something lightweight, easy to use, and built to last.
Lucky for you, that’s what makes the Blue Ox Alpha so special.
You can’t put a price on peace of mind. And even if you did, the Blue Ox Alpha’s price is more than reasonable ($720.00) for just how secure it makes owners feel when they’re hauling their daily driver directly behind their second home.
The Blue Ox Alpha is part of the company’s line of RV-mounted tow bars. Along with the Blue Ox Ascent and the Blue Ox Avail, the Alpha boasts the company’s signature triumvirate of necessary qualities: curb appeal, convenience, and above all, safety. With the capability to tow vehicles up to 6,500 pounds, the Alpha makes sure you get your fleet home safely, even on the roughest of roads.
How Does It Work?
The Blue Ox Alpha slides securely into your RV’s trailer hitch receiver, with no ball mount needed. The swivel function guarantees a simple connection, even on unlevel terrain. And the self-aligning design is virtually foolproof. Simply hook up to the base plates of the vehicle you’re towing, and you’re good to go. The arms easily extend into a tow-ready position and lock automatically into place. And thanks to triple-lug connection, sturdy brackets on the tow bar arms provide a reinforced union with the towed vehicle’s base plates. Plus, each arm is connected by two easy-to-reach pins, and the patented non-binding latches disconnect in a jiffy.
The Blue Ox Alpha is composed of a powder-coated steel that is incredibly durable and corrosion-resistant, yet still only weighs in at a svelte 47 pounds, making it manageable for practically any member of your mobile family. When not in use, the arms simply fold up, rotate down, and secure in place horizontally with an integrated hold-up bolt, allowing the tow bar to store securely alongside your RV.
The telescoping arms are protected from wear and tear by sturdy rubber boots, and safety cables are included with every Blue Ox Alpha purchase.
Built to Last
With a reputation for durability, every Blue Ox Alpha is made right here in the USA, and backed by a worry-free three year warranty. So, whether this Fall finds you headed home, or packing up your home-away-from-home, it’s time to stop worrying about who’s driving the car and who’s driving the RV. Let’s let the Blue Ox Alpha put that argument to rest permanently.
Just enjoy the ride, the foliage, the roadside greasy spoons, and get to wherever you’re going with confidence that your beloved new crossover SUV won’t shake itself loose and wind up in a ditch in some slack-jawed, backwater county that God forgot. Because if it’s hooked up to your RV via a Blue Ox Alpha, that is most certainly not gonna be happening.
