Replace the receiver stinger on a compatible Blue Ox Avail, Apollo, or Ascent tow bar with the Blue Ox BX88448. This standard 2-1/2" receiver stinger restores the motorhome-side hitch connection for heavy-duty flat towing setups.
The Blue Ox BX88448 is a tow bar replacement receiver stinger designed for compatible Blue Ox Avail, Apollo, and Ascent tow bars. It fits 2-1/2" receiver hitch applications and replaces the motorhome-side stinger used to connect the tow bar to the receiver.
This is the standard-length version with a 3/4" tow bar pin configuration. It is useful when the original receiver stinger is worn, damaged, missing, or when a 2-1/2" receiver connection is needed for a compatible Blue Ox tow bar.
Replaces the receiver stinger on compatible Blue Ox tow bars
Designed for compatible 2-1/2" receiver hitch applications
Fits Blue Ox Avail, Apollo, and Ascent tow bars
Dealer listings specify a 15,000 lb maximum tow rating
Designed for Blue Ox Avail, Apollo, and Ascent tow bars with compatible 2-1/2" receiver hitch setups. This is a replacement receiver stinger, not a complete tow bar. Confirm tow bar model, receiver size, hitch pin fit, stinger length, and full flat towing setup before ordering.
1. Confirm Tow Bar: Verify the tow bar is a compatible Blue Ox Avail, Apollo, or Ascent model before replacing the receiver stinger. 2. Confirm Receiver: Check that the towing vehicle or motorhome has a compatible 2-1/2" receiver hitch. 3. Inspect Components: Check the tow bar, receiver, pin holes, pins, and locking hardware for wear or damage. 4. Install Stinger: Attach the replacement receiver stinger to the tow bar according to Blue Ox instructions. 5. Test Setup: Insert the stinger into the receiver, secure it with the proper pin or lock, and inspect the tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and braking system before flat towing.
One Blue Ox BX88448 replacement receiver stinger One 3/4" pin One 5/8" hitch pin
Blue Ox Customer Care: Phone: 800-228-9289 Phone: 402-385-3051 Website: blueox.com For fitment help, confirm the tow bar model, receiver size, stinger configuration, pin sizes, tow rating, and complete flat towing setup before ordering.