Blue Ox Apollo BX7470
#17 in Tow barFull review
For a large motorhome towing a heavy truck or SUV. Nothing else here is rated higher, but the warranty is short for the price.
Amazon $1,489.19$1,489.19
The Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 is the better tow bar overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 leads on capacity or braking, features and weight or install. The Blue Ox Avail BX7421 wins on price. The Blue Ox Avail BX7421 costs $391.28 less ($1,097.91 vs $1,489.19).
Blue Ox Avail BX7421
#19 in Tow barFull review
For towing a midsize SUV or pickup with a 2 in receiver. It is solid and proven, but heavy, and the warranty is short.
Amazon $1,097.91$1,097.91
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 for capacity or braking (15,000 lb towing capacity vs 10,000 lb towing capacity), features (self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, stores on the motorhome, safety cables included vs self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, safety cables included) and weight or install (49 lb vs 53 lb).
- Choose the Blue Ox Avail BX7421 for price ($1,097.91 vs $1,489.19).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tow bar tow bar; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 | Blue Ox Avail BX7421 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 7 $1,489.19 | 38 $1,097.91 |
| Capacity or braking 20% | 100 15,000 lb towing capacity | 71 10,000 lb towing capacity |
| Weight or install 15% | 24 49 lb | 8 53 lb |
| Features 20% | 90 self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, stores on the motorhome, safety cables included | 70 self-aligning arms, non-binding latches, safety cables included |
| Warranty 20% | 22 3-year warranty | 22 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Blue Ox Apollo BX7470 | Blue Ox Avail BX7421 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tow bar | ||
| Type | Tow bar | Tow bar |
| Towing capacity | 15,000 lb | 10,000 lb |
| Hitch | 2.5 in receiver | 2 in receiver |
| Material | Steel | Steel |
| Self-aligning arms | Yes | Yes |
| Non-binding latches | Yes | Yes |
| Stores on motorhome | Yes | - |
| Safety cables included | Yes | Yes |
| Brake included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 49 lb | 53 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |