BLUE OX BXH20261 Adjustable Ball Mount Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- BLUE OX
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BLUE OX BXH20261 Adjustable Ball Mount
Product Information
The BXH20261 Adjustable Ball Mount is a towing accessory designed to fit into a 2-1/2 receiver hitch of a vehicle. It consists of two parts, the Dual Flange Platform (DFP) and the Dual Flange Ball (DFB). The DFP is rated weight carrying up to 20,000 lbs. GVWR and up to 2,000 lbs. tongue weight, while the DFB is rated up to 20,000 lbs. GVWR/2,000 lbs. tongue weight when using the 2-5/16 ball and 10,000 lbs. GVWR/1,000 lbs. tongue weight when using the 2 ball. The product is patented with US Patent #8, 033, 563.
Product Usage Instructions
- Refer to the Vehicle Owner’s Manual to determine the Vehicle Tow Rating and ensure that the BXH20261 Adjustable Ball Mount is not exceeding the vehicle’s towing capacity or receiver hitch capacity, whichever is less.
- Visit www.blueox.com for the latest version of installation instructions.
- Install the DFP into the 2-1/2 receiver hitch of the vehicle and secure it with the included bent hitch pin and clip. Always secure the hitch pin with a cotter pin unless a locking device is being used.
- Ensure that the safety chains operate freely around the Adjustable Ball Mount and do not become entangled in the Platform or Dual Flange Ball.
- Use only original factory pins as replacement pins for the product. Using any other pin could be a serious safety hazard and will void the warranty.
- Learn the ratings of the various components of the towing system and never exceed the limits of the lowest rated component being used.
WARNING: Do not exceed vehicle’s towing capacity or receiver hitch capacity, whichever is less. See your Vehicle Owner’s Manual to determine Vehicle Tow Rating.
BXH20261 Adjustable Ball Mount Installation Instructions
The Adjustable Ball Mount consists of two separate parts referred to as the Dual Flange Platform (DFP) and the Dual Flange Ball (DFB). The DFP (dual flange platform) is rated weight carrying up to 20,000 lbs. GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) and up to 2,000 lbs. tongue weight.
The DFB (dual flange ball) is rated up to 20,000 lbs. GVWR/2,000 lbs. tongue weight when using the 2-5/16” ball and 10,000 lbs. GVWR/1,000 lbs. tongue weight when using the 2” ball.
Installation Instructions
- Install DFP (dual flange platform) into the 2-1/2” receiver hitch of your vehicle and secure it with the included bent hitch pin and clip. Always secure the hitch pin with a cotter pin unless a locking device is being used. See Illustration A.
- Determine which hitch ball size to be used is 2” or 2-5/16”. Once the approximate height for the ball installation has been determined, mate the dual ball to the platform by inserting the supplied clevis pins through the holes that line up with the holes in the platform. Secure the pins with the included cotter pins. A patented pre-installed rubber bumper is installed in the dual ball to help prevent excessive rattles. During installation, some force may be required to push the dual ball in to position to allow the clevis pins to mate correctly.
Note: The supplied pins are specifically engineered for the Adjustable Ball Mount. If replacement pins are needed, they must be replaced with original factory pins.
WARNING: Use of any pin other than of original manufacture could be a serious safety hazard and will void the warranty.
Notes
- Prior to towing, check to make sure that the pins are secured into place with cotter pins.
- Never hook up trailer safety chains to the Adjustable Ball Mount.
- The function of the pre-installed rubber bumper is to reduce rattles only.
WARNING: Please ensure that the safety chains operate freely around the Adjustable Ball Mount and don’t become entangled in the Platform or Dual Flange Ball.
CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT
Blue Ox® is committed to providing you with exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime with our products. Our team is here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the performance of your product. Simply call 402-385-3051 and you can speak with our customer care team.
Additionally, please visit our website to see which rallies our Destination
America team will be attending. For a nominal fee, our service technician will
service your towing system to ensure it’s in proper working condition. Also,
as a commitment to our customers, should you visit our factory, you can stay
at our full service Blue Ox® campground at no charge along with enjoying a
factory tour.
Again, thank you for being our customer and for the confidence you have shown
in the performance of our products. It is because of customers like you we
enjoy the success we have today.
Disclaimer
The rating of the Adjustable Ball Mount is intended to represent the
capability of the product and in no way reflect the ratings or capacity of the
towing system it is being used with. You, the consumer or operator, are
strongly advised to learn the ratings of the various components of the towing
system and never exceed the limits of the lowest rated component being used.
CONTACT
© 2013 Blue Ox
- ADDRESS: One Mill Road, Industrial Park Pender, Nebraska 68047
- Phone: 402-385-3051
- Fax : 402-385-3360
- www.blueox.com
For any further queries or assistance, contact customer service at Pender, Nebraska 68047
- Phone: 402-385-3051
- Fax: 402-385-3360 or visit www.blueox.com.
Please visit www.blueox.com for the latest version of these installation instructions.