Long's Northwest Hitch, Inc.

05/12/2025

🚨 Heads up RVers & Flat-Towing Friends! 🚨

A recent post in the Facebook group “RV Fails” showed a catastrophic towbar failure and the owner initially blamed Blue Ox. After reviewing his photos (below), I confirmed it was a generic Chinese-made Blue Ox Avail knock-off/copycat and NOT a genuine Blue Ox tow bar. Here’s the link to the product that failed available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Tow-Bar-Replacement-BX7420-2-Receiver/dp/B0DG4VXLXV

The owner has since updated the post to correct the initial accusation, but this incident highlights some very critical safety lessons:

‼️ Why This Matters:
• No Metals Testing: The makers of these cheap imitations skip critical metallurgy and factory fatigue testing—relying only on looks and basic function.
• Life-Or-Death Risk: A complete separation of the towed vehicle could’ve caused far worse damage—and endangered everyone on the road. (Thank goodness proper safety cables and a break-away brake system were in use!)
• False Savings: What looks like a bargain up front can cost you thousands in repairs…or worse.
• Possible No Warranty Coverage: Copycat products typically aren’t backed by any manufacturer’s warranty, leaving you unprotected if they fail.

🔧 How Long’s Northwest Hitch Keeps You Safe (since 1984):
1. Authentic Equipment – We sell and install only factory-tested, brand-name tow bars and baseplates (Blue Ox, Roadmaster, Demco, Curt, etc.).
2. Professional installations – Every single aspect of our installation process is meticulously performed to rigorous standards of quality and meets or exceeds manufacturer’s specifications. We set a very high bar of installation quality for other installers and shops across the nation to aspire to.
3. Regular Inspections – Annual or biannual safety checks can help catch corrosion, wear, or loose fittings before they become disasters.

👉 BOTTOM LINE: Don’t gamble with knock-offs or copycat towing equipment! It’s simply not worth the risk!

Contact us for your free towing equipment consultation!
📞 Call/Text: (479) 770-0159
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📍 By appointment only: Highfill, AR shop at: 15225 Aubrey Long Rd. Gentry, AR 72734
🚐 Mobile services are also available!

01/14/2025

Here’s a YouTube video that Chris (our owner) created for our sister company: Connected Correctly. Our Northwest Arkansas customers can rest easy knowing that one of the industry’s most professional and internationally recognized installers is right here providing direct oversight on the work done to your vehicle to make sure that the work is completed with the highest quality standards available in the towing industry!

This video was made in partnership with ​⁠ and showcases the problems that can occur when allowing shops with poorly trained employees to...

08/29/2024

Towing season is still running strong!

08/06/2024

It doesn’t matter if it’s 40 days old or 40 years old… We‘ll get you properly and safely!
Both ends of the spectrum were represented today with this nice BMW X3 followed by a 1984 Dodge D-150 Power Ram Pick-Up Truck!

06/07/2024

Performing mobile installation services in Fayetteville today on this 2024 Subaru Forester! We’re installing a 12-volt auxiliary internal power wire run and 7-way RV-style plug to power an Autowbrake trailer-mounted brake controller.

05/31/2024

04/22/2024

04/14/2023

Chris just took this of one of our customers that came to us for some parts. Scary!!!
We don’t say Long’s is the towing authority in the NWA area just to toot our own horn! This is serious business folks!

05/09/2022

Hitching things up for a LONG-LONG time ! Pun Intended. -Big E-

05/09/2022

Long’s Northwest Hitch, Inc. continues to serve the people of Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri. From heavy duty towing like Gooseneck and FifthWheel hitches, regular car hitches, or bike racks and cargo carriers, we can take care of you. Give us a call and find out why we’ve been in the business since 1984 and still going strong!

01/21/2022

One of the disadvantages of a small, family owned business is that business can be adversely affected by personal matters. It is with very heavy hearts that we are temporarily closing to mourn the loss of our company’s founder and the patriarch of our family. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause in your towing plans and would appreciate your understanding as we take some necessary time to grieve and mourn the passing of a true gift to Northwest Arkansas.
If you are currently in our queue of work to perform, you aren’t losing your place in line; things are just being delayed. If you need assistance in selecting towing equipment, are a first time customer needing a quote or a consultation, or if you are a business or manufacturer needing training or consultation, we would still love the opportunity to serve you with our legendary services. Please feel free to contact us and via phone and leave a message, text, or e-mail so we have record of your inquiry and we’ll take care of you and your needs when we re-open.
Thank you for your understanding and patience with us during this difficult time. We look forward to getting you Connected Correctly after we have had some time to heal.