2016 Ford Explorer Base Plate for Tow Bar

Name: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Brand: Blue Ox
SKU: BX2668
Price: 477.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79659351457583 (3053 reviews)

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

Shown on 2019 Ford Explorer

3053 reviews

Code: BX2668

Retail:$592.90

Our Price: $477.39

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In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grille)

Installation requires some minor drilling

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Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

203 reviews

Code: DM9519329

Retail:$665.00

Our Price: $525.65

You Save: $139.35

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

882 reviews

Code: RM-524446-4

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $65.00

In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.

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Product does not fit vehicles with Active Air Shutters.

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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

346 reviews

Code: e98962

Retail:$691.11

Our Price: $438.55

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

2070 reviews

Code: RM-524445-5

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $437.52

You Save: $112.48

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control.

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

2070 reviews

Code: RM-524453-5

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $65.00

In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit vehicles with EcoBoost engine.

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

Shown on 2019 Ford Explorer

2070 reviews

Code: RM-524446-5

Our Price: $485.00

In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit vehicles with Active Air Shutters.

More Information >

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

882 reviews

Code: RM-524445-4

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $65.00

In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control.

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Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

Code: C56KR

Retail:$696.95

Our Price: $470.95

You Save: $226.00

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Installation requires some minor drilling

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

Fascia trimming required for installation

More Information >

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2016 Ford Explorer

882 reviews

Code: RM-524453-4

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $65.00

In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit vehicles with EcoBoost engine.

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