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moisheh · 07-25-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollin101

$35 now.

Still cheap.

RVThere · 07-26-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mich F

I got that, but I was wondering if they ever got back to you after they examined it.

Mich,

Never heard back from Blue Ox on the results of their examination of the crack.

RichLNY · 08-21-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by teekay

Thankfully this happened at low speed and close to home. Factory reminded me that tow bars have 10 year 70,000 mile lifetime. This one was purchased in 2006.

Can you tell me what you did after this happened? Did you contact BlueOx? I just had the exact same thing happen to me, Good thing I was watching my rear, this could have ended badly........thanks

Fiesta48 · 09-04-2020, 01:41 PM

Use silicone spray on every joint several times every trip. Cheap and easy to do.

tim myers · 01-12-2021, 03:06 PM

I liked the looks of the Demco tow bars when I first started looking but my local RV maintenance facility only sold Road Master and Blue OX so Blue Ox it was, that was in 2014 so it has been 6 years. Mine stays inside when I am not on the road and since not yet retired is only outside for a few weeks a year. Still looks brand new and is serviced every year. That said I still like the looks of the Demco and doing some research see that E-Trailer is making tow bars now and they look exactly like the Demco brand, in that I mean identical, other than a slightly higher weight rating. Has anyone else seen this?

NXR · 01-12-2021, 05:03 PM

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I still like the looks of the Demco and doing some research see that E-Trailer is making tow bars now and they look exactly like the Demco brand, in that I mean identical, other than a slightly higher weight rating. Has anyone else seen this?

Other people have noted exactly the same thing. Nothing definitive, though.

Ray

KenZ71 · 01-12-2021, 07:07 PM

Most likely etrailer has simply contracted with Demco.

Curious why only Blue Ox has boots.

tim myers · 01-12-2021, 09:45 PM

That is a good question, the boots should keep the sliding bar cleaner, but who knows for sure.

hypoxia · 01-13-2021, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by moisheh

A few year ago we were leaving for Q and just like the OP one of my levers would not lock. I created a crude Rube Goldberg device with some hose clamps and wire ties. Used a square tube under the lever. Made it to Q and took the TB to the Blue Ox tent. Next day and $25.00 later was like new. Whenever we go to Q I take the tow bar to their tent and have it checked out.

Last year it was $125 and they will not work on any tow bar over 8 years old even if it is still new in the box. https://www.blueox.com/about-us/events/

PanJH · 01-13-2021, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hypoxia

Last year it was $125 and they will not work on any tow bar over 8 years old even if it is still new in the box. https://www.blueox.com/about-us/events/

Wow-- I guess they are saying they don't want to work on them anymore with those prices .

hypoxia · 01-13-2021, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PanJH

Wow-- I guess they are saying they don't want to work on them anymore with those prices .

It's a mixed bag, the Blue Ox fee includes all parts. Last year I also had Roadmaster repair a tow bar in Quartzsite. They don't charge for labor but the parts were $137.50.

The 8 year limit Blue Ox has must be from their legal department.

RichLNY · 01-13-2021, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the heads up, Im still looking for a tow bar, I was thinking of getting the Roadmaster with the fancy lights on it, but $1200.00 Bucks seems steep so I've been on the fence, Now Im considering the E-Trailer one, it is a Demco Tow bar, with a E-Trailer name on it, Im just wondering if it will work with the Blue-Ox Base Plate I know that Roadmaster had an adapter kit, not sure about the Demco/E_trailer one!

Mile Marker 42 · 01-13-2021, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hypoxia

Last year it was $125 and they will not work on any tow bar over 8 years old even if it is still new in the box. https://www.blueox.com/about-us/events/

Just had mine done. They pay shipping both ways and you pay $150 after completion. Depends on who you talk to on the phone. They go up to 10 years

CWSWine · 01-14-2021, 09:21 AM

At RV show I went the Blue Ox booth and was told 5 years but I have owned mine for only 3 years. The guy at the both said someone sold you old stock or used tow bar and you take with him. I told him I bought from the Blue Ox booth in Indy and the guy turn around and walk off.

I know have a Road Master tow bar.