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Custom Design: Each Blue Ox BX2221 Tow Bar Bracket is custom-made for a specific vehicle model, ensuring a perfect fit every time.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Upgrade your towing experience with the Blue Ox BX2221 Tow Bar Bracket. Custom-made for each specific vehicle, this tow bar bracket ensures a perfect fit and an easy, DIY installation. Crafted with robust steel and finished with a black powder coat, it offers superior durability and resistance against road elements. The bracket comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware, eliminating the need for additional purchases. Whether you're a seasoned tower or just getting started, the Blue Ox BX2221 Tow Bar Bracket offers a straightforward, reliable solution to secure your towed vehicles.
Blue Ox is known internationally for recreational and commercial towing products, manufacturing in Pender, Nebraska since 1925. The line covers tow bars and vehicle-specific baseplates for flat towing behind a motorhome, sway control and weight distributing hitches, supplemental braking accessories and towing wiring, backed by patented designs and long-standing customer service.
Blue Ox has manufactured since 1925 and is recognised internationally for towing products and customer service. The company operates from Pender, Nebraska, where it grew out of Automatic Manufacturing Co., a business that started with cattle oilers and developed into agricultural equipment, tractor accessories and trailer towing hardware. That agricultural engineering heritage still shows in how the towing products are built, and the company holds patents across weight distribution, fifth wheel and tow bar designs.
Flat towing is the discipline Blue Ox is best known for. Towing a car with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome demands a system that stays rigid under braking, articulates properly over uneven ground, and connects to the towed vehicle at points strong enough to take the load. Blue Ox tow bars handle the first two, with self-aligning arms that latch under tension and release without a struggle when the load is off them. Vehicle-specific baseplates handle the third, engineered per make and model to tie into structural mounting points behind the fascia.
The wider flat towing range covers supplemental braking systems, safety cables and the accessories that make a complete legal setup, along with baseplate wiring and dinghy towing harnesses that pass lighting signals to the towed vehicle without back-feeding its electrical system.
For conventional trailer towing, Blue Ox weight distributing hitches with integrated sway control transfer tongue load onto the tow vehicle's front axle and resist the yaw that crosswinds and passing trucks induce.
The company describes its foundation as customer service, designing around what owners actually ask for, and it runs an RV park adjacent to the factory where customers can stay. Sister operations at the same Nebraska site include Automatic grain roller mills and MAD-RAMPS pivoting ramp systems.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 - 2001 | Honda CR-V | Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Minor Drilling Required Use only w/Motorhome Mount Tow Bars Or PN BX8833/BX88151 Adapters Only Use Acclaim w/23”: 30” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Only Use Adventurer with 18”: 41” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Removable Tabs w/Only 1 Hole Will Not Attach to Car Mount Tow Bars or Adapters |
Yes, the BX2221 is designed for 2000-01 Honda CR-V models. The attachment tabs are 24 inches center to center with a height of 19 inches. Installation requires removal of the front fascia, metal bumper, air baffle and windshield washer reservoir, and involves drilling and trimming of the metal bumper and fascia.
The manual specifies the BX2221 is for 2000-01 Honda CR-V only. Do not assume it fits other model years without confirming with Blue Ox or a fitment database.
The BX8869 is available for the 2000-01 Honda CR-V and is shown mounted on the driver's side tail light assembly. The manual does not specify whether it is included with the BX2221 or must be ordered separately. Contact Blue Ox or your dealer for availability and pricing.
Required tools are: 7MM socket, 9/16" socket, 10MM socket, 13/32" drill bit, 1/4" drill bit, Phillips screw driver, vise grips, utility knife, and Loctite RED. A 1 1/2" hole saw and reciprocating saw are also needed for drilling and cutting during installation.
You must remove: the front fascia (5 push pins from top edge, 2 Phillips screws from ends, 2 Phillips screws from lower edge, 2 metric bolts from lower edge), the upper and lower grille (4 Phillips screws from top edge, 2 screws from lower section), the metal bumper (2 metric bolts using 13MM socket), horn electrical connections, the windshield washer reservoir (3 metric bolts, electrical and fluid lines), and the air baffle (2 metric bolts). These components are reinstalled after baseplate installation.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill four holes with a 13/32" drill bit on both sides using the plate support as a template. You must also drill a 1 1/2" hole in the frame end just below the bumper hanger on both sides using a hole saw. Additionally, you must drill two holes through the webbing into the plate support slots with a 13/32" drill bit on both sides.
Yes, trimming and cutting are required. You must cut the webbing on the metal bumper just above the lower outside bolt location on both sides using a reciprocating saw. You must also use a utility knife to cut and remove marked pieces from the back side of the fascia on both sides. Additionally, you must remove the weld nut for the lower outside bumper bolt from the back side of the frame end webbing using a flat chisel on both sides.
Yes, the installation involves permanent modifications. Drilling holes in the frame end and radiator support, cutting webbing on the metal bumper, and removing weld nuts are permanent changes. The manual states that dimensional variations between cars can be considerable and it may be necessary to file holes slightly to allow bolts to clear.
The installation sequence is: (1) Remove grille and fascia; (2) Remove metal bumper and disconnect horn wiring; (3) Remove washer reservoir and air baffle; (4) Drill 1 1/2" hole in frame end below bumper hanger; (5) Remove weld nut from frame end webbing; (6) Install plate supports using 13/32" drill holes and 3/8 x 1 1/2" hex bolts with lock washers; (7) Cut metal bumper webbing; (8) Install baseplate aligned with upper bolt location, drill holes, and install 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolts; (9) Reinstall metal bumper with 8MM-1.25 x 30MM hex bolt and 3/8 x 1 1/2" hex bolt; (10) Install nut plate and 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolt at radiator support; (11) Cut fascia pieces; (12) Reinstall air baffle, washer reservoir, horn wiring and fascia.
Horn brackets will need to be relocated. On some models, horn brackets may need to be rotated out of the way to allow the metal bumper to install over the top of the baseplate. Loosen the hex bolt with a 10MM socket to rotate the brackets as needed.
The manual states that all bolts must be tightened according to the torque chart in the General Instruction Sheet, which is not included in this document. Specific torque values are not provided in the installation instructions. Contact Blue Ox or your dealer for the complete torque specifications, or request the General Instruction Sheet.
The kit includes: 8MM-1.25 x 30MM hex bolts, Grade 8.8, zinc plated (2 qty); 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 bolts, Grade 5, zinc plated (10 qty); 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 bolts, Grade 5, zinc plated (4 qty); 3/8 lock washers, zinc plated (14 qty); 3/8 flat washers, zinc plated (8 qty); 3/8 hex nuts, zinc plated (4 qty); 8MM lock washers, zinc plated (2 qty); 8MM flat washers, zinc plated (2 qty); and various smaller fasteners. All bolts must be treated with Loctite RED before tightening.
Plate supports (driver's side part 102-6477, passenger's side part 102-6478) are aligned with the existing hole for the washer reservoir and clamped to the frame webbing. They are used as templates to drill four holes with a 13/32" drill bit on both sides. Nut plates are then inserted into 1 1/2" holes cut into the frame end to align with the drilled holes, and 3/8 x 1 1/2" hex bolts with lock washers are tightened to secure the plate supports.
The baseplate is aligned with the upper bolt location for the metal bumper and clamped to the frame webbing. The manual specifies that the baseplate must be centered on the vehicle and the holes on the ends of the baseplate should align with the slots of the installed plate supports. Using the baseplate as a template, drill the two holes through the webbing into the plate support slots and the lower hole with a 13/32" drill bit on both sides.
The baseplate is attached using: 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolts with 3/8" hex nuts, flat washers and lock washers at the top outside drilled holes (both sides); 3/8 x 1 1/2" hex bolts with 3/8" hex nuts, flat washers and lock washers at the lower drilled holes on baseplate ends (both sides); and 3/8 x 1 1/4" hex bolts with 3/8" nut plates, lock washers and flat washers at the radiator support (both sides). All bolts must be treated with Loctite RED before tightening.
The metal bumper is reinstalled in two stages. First, the top middle bolt location is reinstalled using an 8MM-1.25 x 30MM hex bolt with lock and flat washers on both sides. Then, 3/8 x 1 1/2" hex bolts with hex nuts, flat washers and lock washers are installed into the lower drilled holes on the baseplate ends on both sides. All bolts must be treated with Loctite RED before tightening. Horn brackets may need to be rotated out of the way to allow the metal bumper to install over the top of the baseplate.
The manual states that dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the location and size of the holes in the baseplate were designed to allow for easy installation, it may be necessary to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear. Do not force bolts or drill additional holes without consulting the manufacturer.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Each cable must have an adequate weight rating for the towing system. The weight rating of two cables together will not qualify as a single cable. Permanent baseplate safety cables must be used in conjunction with, and NOT as a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
Permanent baseplate safety cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Do not mount the permanent baseplate safety cables against wires, hoses or brake lines. The manual provides illustrations showing possible recommended arrangements. These cables should remain installed as long as the baseplate is installed on the vehicle.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for: cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are treated with Loctite RED and tightened to the recommended specifications. It is the owner's responsibility to perform these inspections.
Inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts before each towing trip. Ensure all bolts are treated with Loctite RED and tightened to the recommended specifications. The manual recommends registering your product online at www.blueox.com to receive alerts about product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls. Remove the attachment tabs when not in use.
Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. Contact Blue Ox or your dealer to order replacement pins and clips. Using substitute devices may compromise the safety of your towing system.
No. Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do not substitute homemade or nontypical parts. If a bolt is lost or needs replacement, use a replacement bolt of the same grade (usually Grade 5). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor. Using non-genuine parts may compromise the safety and integrity of your baseplate.
The manual does not specify whether professional installation is required. However, the installation involves drilling, cutting, welding nut removal, and precise alignment. The manual recommends that dealers or installers ensure the user receives the instruction sheet. Consider consulting a qualified technician or Blue Ox dealer if you are unfamiliar with automotive installation procedures.
After reinstalling the air baffle, washer reservoir, horn wiring and fascia, ensure all electrical components and fluid lines are plugged in properly. Then install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages.
Yes, it is recommended that you register your product online at www.blueox.com. Registration is crucial so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls.
The BX2221 is designed for 2000-01 Honda CR-V models only. Confirm your model year before purchasing.
Yes. You must drill four holes with a 13/32" drill bit on both sides, a 1 1/2" hole in the frame end, and two additional holes through the webbing. Trimming of the metal bumper and fascia is also required.
Required tools include: 7MM, 9/16", and 10MM sockets; 13/32" and 1/4" drill bits; Phillips screw driver; vise grips; utility knife; 1 1/2" hole saw; reciprocating saw; and Loctite RED.
You must remove the front fascia, upper and lower grille, metal bumper, horn electrical connections, windshield washer reservoir, and air baffle. All are reinstalled after baseplate installation.
All bolts must be tightened according to the torque chart in the General Instruction Sheet (not included in this manual). Contact Blue Ox or your dealer for specific torque values.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended and must be used in conjunction with legally required safety cables. Cables must connect from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member and must not contact wires, hoses or brake lines.
No. Use only genuine factory replacement parts. If a bolt needs replacement, use the same grade (usually Grade 5). Order repair parts through your Blue Ox dealer or distributor.
The manual states that dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. It may be necessary to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear. Do not force bolts or drill additional holes without first attempting to file the misaligned hole.
Horn brackets may need to be rotated out of the way on some models to allow the metal bumper to install over the top of the baseplate. Loosen the hex bolt with a 10MM socket to rotate the brackets as needed. Ensure the webbing on the metal bumper has been cut just above the lower outside bolt location as specified in step 16.
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