Topic: Hitch for towing (Read 2866 times) previous topic - next topic

We have a Blue Ox tow bar we have used on towing a car with our class A. Realizing there is a 3000 pound towing capacity for the Wonder MB and FTB, will our Blue Ox Towbar work to tow a small car?

I would think that would be fine but you will need to include its weight as part of the vehicle weight towed.  BUT, you may not need to tow a vehicle with the Wonder.  It can go pretty much anywhere.

Here is from my 2017 Wonder MB Owners manual:

Towing
Towing a trailer can affect the handling,
durability, performance, and fuel economy of
your motorhome. The factory-installed class III
towing hitch is rated as follows:
A. 300 lb (136 kg) - maximum hitch or tongue
weight
B. 3000 lb (1360 kg) - maximum trailer weight.
The combined weight of the motorhome and
any towed vehicle must not exceed the Gross
Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Also, the
combined weight of the motorhome and any
towed vehicle hitch weight must not exceed
the motorhome’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) as listed on the vehicle certification
label.
(GCWR) 􀀠 13,500 lb (6125 kg)
To ensure the correct weight balance, take
your loaded motorhome to a weigh scale to
determine the actual weight distribution. After
you have done this once, you will have a better
understanding about how to load your vehicle
in the future.

Jfoktns, all modern BlueOx tow bars can handle 5000 lbs, some up to 10,000 lbs.

If there is a Blue Ox (or Blue Ox-compatible) baseplate for the car and the receiver hitch is the same size as the shaft on the tow bar, it should work fine for less weight.  Tow bars most commonly have a 2" square shaft.

Do make sure the tow bar is reasonably (within a couple of inches) level for towing.  You may need a drop or raise adapter depending on the height of the baseplate and the height of the hitch.