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11-24-2016, 05:24 PM
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Blue ox tow plate
Anyone had trouble with blue ox products ? We tow 2015 VW Beetle pulled into campground unhooked car tow plate was loose after looking it over found plate was broke just lucky we did not lose car 2000 miles from home now will have to rent trailer
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11-25-2016, 05:36 PM
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Location: Broken Arrow, OK
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Nope, mine is 3 years old and no issues.
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2015 Charleston 430RB
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11-25-2016, 05:54 PM
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Location: Southwestern Mi
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Four years old and no problems.
Rich
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11-26-2016, 03:39 PM
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Location: LaGrange,Ga
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Same here, no problems. 3 yrs old
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11-27-2016, 01:51 PM
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7 Year Class A RV'er
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winter Park, FL
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One and a half years and 15,000 miles pulling a Wrangler Unlimited and no problems. I would call Blue Ox direct and tell them about it before renting a trailer. Willing to bet they would have someone come to you and install a new base plate at no cost. Try it - nothing to lose and they're a great company.
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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Toad
Gigi, Poppy and Sadie Lady...On the road, but not full time!
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11-27-2016, 02:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
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Blue Ox base plate
13 years no problems
Call Blue ox they stand behinf their stuff.
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11-27-2016, 03:09 PM
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Location: Pharr Texas
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3 1/2 years old 30000 miles no problems.
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2016 Georgetown XL - 369DS
Tow Chevy Equinox
Blue ox and Brake buddy
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11-27-2016, 05:51 PM
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Location: N. j.
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3 years no problem is the tow bar level never try to back up or make sharp turns
Did it brake at the weld or did the steel break last but not lest who installed it
Sometimes when something is off a bit you. Get some rockt scientist who uses a bit of heat and a vice to make it fit
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11-27-2016, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevevanbibber
Anyone had trouble with blue ox products ? We tow 2015 VW Beetle pulled into campground unhooked car tow plate was loose after looking it over found plate was broke just lucky we did not lose car 2000 miles from home now will have to rent trailer
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Yes. Mine become useless after towing my Jeep Cherokee to the Yukon. The quick release stack got bent and no help from Blue OX. Buy a different make. I would switch to Road Master. Sorry for your trouble. Blue Ox use to be a good company but now I don't know?  
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11-27-2016, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: On a lake
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6 years with Blue Ox and no trouble. Just did 6290 miles from Wisconsin west,and down to Texas. Lots of mountains, never and issue. First year we had it, 10000 mile Alaska trip. Have every confidence in Blue Ox, contact them first.
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2006 Lexington 283GTS
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11-27-2016, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevevanbibber
Anyone had trouble with blue ox products ? We tow 2015 VW Beetle pulled into campground unhooked car tow plate was loose after looking it over found plate was broke just lucky we did not lose car 2000 miles from home now will have to rent trailer
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No problems here. I would call Blue Ox ASAP! Let us know what they say.
Contact Blue Ox
Toll Free: 800-228-9289
Phone: 402-385-3051
After hours: 800-566-9869
Email: info@blueox.com
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| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 • 2014 - 42 • 2015 - 56 • Jul 2016 - Fulltime •
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11-27-2016, 07:57 PM
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Location: Pharr Texas
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We put 14000 on last year alone pulling a Lincoln MKX. No problems. Before that we pulled a Jeep Wangler two door. No problems.
I know if you try backing up up can damage things very quickly. But I don't think any of the tow systems let you back up. If I have to I unhook.
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2016 Georgetown XL - 369DS
Tow Chevy Equinox
Blue ox and Brake buddy
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01-09-2017, 06:08 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
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Ok problem was not tow plate but not installed rite no locktite on bolts it came loose and broke frame on car
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01-09-2017, 06:35 PM
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7 Year Class A RV'er
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winter Park, FL
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Uh oh! Hope they had the secondary safety cables attached from the base plate to the vehicle frame. I think I'd be talking with whoever installed it.....very seriously!
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2015 Legacy SR340 360RB
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Toad
Gigi, Poppy and Sadie Lady...On the road, but not full time!
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01-09-2017, 06:44 PM
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Was all half a----- done his insurance is paying for repair will still have to collect for expense of trip so far so good
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01-09-2017, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevevanbibber
Anyone had trouble with blue ox products ? We tow 2015 VW Beetle pulled into campground unhooked car tow plate was loose after looking it over found plate was broke just lucky we did not lose car 2000 miles from home now will have to rent trailer
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Yes we had on our Jeep Cherokee. The tow plate broke my frame extension and the stubs bent going to Alaska. I was told the blue ox tow bar caused it by the Jeep dealership.
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01-09-2017, 09:14 PM
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Location: Pensacola, FL
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And yet one more reason why I always do it myself and take my time.
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01-09-2017, 09:40 PM
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Posts: 78
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluepill
And yet one more reason why I always do it myself and take my time.
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I watched my install and it was done correctly. In my case the roads were bad and the Blue Ox tow bar as it is designed not supporting the lateral movement.  
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01-10-2017, 11:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ervinglobal
Yes we had on our Jeep Cherokee. The tow plate broke my frame extension and the stubs bent going to Alaska. I was told the blue ox tow bar caused it by the Jeep dealership.
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Which Blue Ox tow bar do you have?
Also what did Blue Ox have to say about the issue? Have you contacted them?
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| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 • 2014 - 42 • 2015 - 56 • Jul 2016 - Fulltime •
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01-10-2017, 09:50 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 78
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BamaBob
Which Blue Ox tow bar do you have?
Also what did Blue Ox have to say about the issue? Have you contacted them?
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I think it's called Aventa 10,000 lb. Blue Ox never got back to me after I have sent the pictures to them. I will never buy another product from them. I had good luck with them in a past that's why I bought the plate for my Jeep. If the frame is heavier like my 3500 Dodge was, it worked fine.
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