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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Item # BLU49FR
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Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has easily removable arms that offer a seamless look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis, so no welding is required. 1-800-940-8924 to order Blue Ox base plates part number BLU49FR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Blue Ox products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms. Base Plates reviews from real customers.
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BLU49FR

  • Removable Drawbars
  • Blue Ox
  • Twist Lock Attachment

Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has easily removable arms that offer a seamless look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis, so no welding is required.


Features:

  • Custom-fit base plate provides attachment points for your tow bar when flat towing
  • Hidden design provides a clean, seamless look
    • Arms remove with a simple twist when not in use
    • Brackets won't protrude past the front of your vehicle
  • Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to prevent stress on your vehicle's suspension
  • Integrated mounting points let you easily attach an electrical connector plug with bracket (sold separately)
  • Receiver covers keep dirt and debris out of the base plate when arms are removed and provide a finished look
  • Durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion
  • Straightforward installation - no welding required
    • Base plate bolts securely to your vehicle's chassis with included mounting hardware
  • Sturdy lugs pair with Blue Ox tow bars to form a secure and reliable connection
    • Adaptable for use with Roadmaster tow bars - adapter (RM-031 or RM-031-5) sold separately
    • Adaptable for use with Demco tow bars - adapter (BX88310) sold separately
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Distance between brackets: 24"
  • Bracket height: 13-1/2"
  • 3-Year warranty


Simple, Hidden Design

Blue Ox Base Plate With Arms AttachedBlue Ox Base Plate Arms Removed

This base plate's hidden design creates a clean and seamless look. The bracket arms are easily removable, creating a slick appearance when you're not flat towing. Because the arms can be removed, you also won't have to worry about banging your leg into any protruding arms when you walk by.


Blue Ox Base Plate Removable Arms

Attaching and removing the bracket arms is a breeze. To attach the arms to the base plate, simply insert them into the receivers and rotate them until they lock into place. Once you're finished towing and want to remove the arms, pull the pin to disengage the lock, rotate the arms, and remove them from the receivers. Finally, plug up the now empty receivers with the included receiver covers to help keep dirt and debris out of the base plate and provide a finished look.


Guide to Flat Towing

Flat towing your vehicle is much more convenient than using a trailer or a tow dolly. These other options take up much more storage space, leaving you less room both at home and at the campsite. In addition, securing your vehicle to a trailer or tow dolly can be a hassle and more time consuming than hooking up with a tow bar.


There are 5 basic components needed when flat towing a vehicle: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.


Towing Basics

The tow bar links your towed car to your motorhome. It attaches to the custom-fit base plates that install on the frame of your towed car. Safety cables ensure that your towed car does not separate from your motorhome in the event that your tow bar becomes detached. Tow bar wiring allows your towed vehicle's signal lights to sync up with your motorhome's tail lights, which is required by law in most states. Finally, the supplemental braking system - also required in most states - brakes your towed car when the brakes in your motorhome are activated, preventing wear on the motorhome and decreasing braking distance for your entire setup.



BX1744 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BLU49FR Installation instructions

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BLU49FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars   (6 Customer Reviews)

Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has easily removable arms that offer a seamless look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis, so no welding is required.

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Quality product, but installer will need to download or view the color PDF instruction file that etrailer provides (can also be found at blueox) because the product comes with a black & white copy of the pdf that’s not useful. Plus, the pdf can be zoomed for a better view.



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Looks good so far got here fast and good shape

William

12/29/2023

Worked great easy to install



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Outstanding customer service and fast d elivery.



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2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

It took 12 hours to install because the elongated hole on the drivers side bracket was not drilled correctly for alignment. It looks good now that it is complete. One other thing when pulling back trim on fenders be careful not to pull back past bolt or the plastic clips break off.



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Easy to install, no welding. However as noted by previous reviews, the mounting plate for drivers side has one mounting hole that does not line up and requires modification.



by: 12/19/2023
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer


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  • Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms for 2022 RS Trim Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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    In regards to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BLU49FR which is a fit for a 2022 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, you do have to trim the fascia to allow the tabs to protrude through but this is standard practice for the vast majority of base plate kits and everyone for this vehicle. That said, you're only trimming a small portion. The instructions indicate to hold the fascia up to the vehicle with the base plate installed and make your marks that way to ensure as little material as possible is removed.
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  • Will an Older Brake Buddy Work with a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer and Other Parts Needed to Flat Tow
    I contacted the manufacturer about if your Brake Buddy from 1989 would work with the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer and they informed me that it would not work because the older Brake Buddy's only work with vacuum assisted brakes and that electric assisted brakes are too sensitive. So you would need to get a new Brake Buddy like the Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494. For the battery needing to be disconnected you can use the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect...
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  • Wiring Kit To Flat Tow 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS
    There is a wiring kit that will allow you to flat tow your 2021 Chevy Trailblazer RS, and what you will need is a kit from Roadmaster that is compatible with your vehicle's lights: - Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights # RM26FR This is needed to ensure the taillights on your '21 TrailerBlazer don't look like the brakes are always on; since your taillights that use the same wire to power the brake lights and taillights, this...
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2023 Chevy Trailblazer Activ with Blue Ox Ascent Tow Bar
    Since you already have the Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4370 I recommend installing the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU49FR on your 2023 Chevy Trailblazer Activ. This matches up directly with what you already have and does fit with the Activ front end that you have. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2023 Chevy Trailblazer
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  • Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate Kit For 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Activ
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