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
3.0/5
For towing a midsize SUV or pickup with a 2 in receiver. It is solid and proven, but heavy, and the warranty is short.
- 10,000 lbCapacity
- 53 lbWeight
- 2 in receiverHitch
Check price at Amazon$1,097.91
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated for 10,000 lb, enough for most SUVs and midsize pickups
- Latches release on uneven ground, so unhooking on a slope is easy
- Self-aligning arms let one person hook up
- Safety cables come in the box
Cons
- At 53 lb it is one of the heaviest bars to lift into the receiver
- A three year warranty is short next to rivals with lifetime cover
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | BX7421 |
|---|---|
| Tow bar | |
| Type | Tow bar |
| Towing capacity | 10,000 lb |
| Hitch | 2 in receiver |
| Material | Steel |
| Self-aligning arms | Yes |
| Non-binding latches | Yes |
| Safety cables included | Yes |
| Brake included | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 53 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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