Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BX1143
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BX1143
- 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: 37-1/4"
- Bracket height: 20"
- 3-Year warranty
Simple, Hidden Design
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.
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.
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.
BX1143 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Replaces BX1140
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2019 - 2020 Jeep Cherokee Overland and Trailhawk
- 2021 - 2023 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1143
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (37 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.by: Michael04/02/2023
Perfect fit 2020 Jeep Cherokee
by: JoeC05/04/2024
High quality products, fast shipping, excellent online documentation and/or videos. It all adds up to being able to set up my "toad" myself instead of paying someone hundreds of dollars to do the work with questionable results. This is my second time using these products for setting up a "toad".
by: John03/24/2020
2019 Jeep Cherokee
Just installed the Blue Ox BX1143 on my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Installation went well and the instructions were spot on. Also watched a couple etrailer videos which also helped. Easy enough to install in my driveway. Hardest part was removing the front fascia. You would have to do that no matter what baseplate you install. I also liked this unit because you didn’t have to modify or grind on the frame like other style baseplates. Just finished so haven’t towed car yet but don’t anticipate any issues.
by: Mike08/31/2023
Took a bit longer to install than I anticipated. Getting parts from e trailer was easy part. Video instructions were indestructible. Would buy again
by: Robert 03/05/2023
2019 Jeep Cherokee
Installed by trailer mechanic, works just as advertised. I recommend the purchase to others for the same flat towing projects. We are flat towing a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk.
by: Gary 09/17/2022
2022 Jeep Cherokee
My installer’s supplier told them that these weren’t available for the 2022 Cherokee, but I found them on Etrailer.com. They are working great.
by: Ric 10/19/2019
Jeep Cherokee
Put this new faceplate on my 2020 Jeep Cherokee trail hawk . Fits and looks great.
by: Greg 12/10/2021
The tow plates are spot on but plug bracket wasn’t made for six prong plug I had to redesign it a bit for it to work and when I got the plates the hardware wasn’t there had to wait another week and a half for it to come in to finish the job.. for those two things I’m giving it 4 stars
by: Patrick05/02/2022
Over the past few years, I've ordered several items from etrailer. The purchasing process was very easy and timely. They're instructions and videos for installation are spot on! I will continue to buy from etrailer for my motorhome and towing needs
by: Richard04/15/2021
Always excellent customer service and product Information, i.e. written instructions and how to videos. I have ordered multiple times and products, and their service is always excellent.
by: Notamachinist09/12/2021
All went together without issue. Please note, even though assembly refers to wrench sizes when referencing nuts and bolts, torque specs are referring to bolt diameter. Mistaking those could lead to over torqued or even stripped tap plates!
by: Pablo 03/14/2023
The video in you tube make buy this with no problem and it works perfect, thanks
by: J Smooth07/10/2021
2019 Jeep Cherokee
I did not install this myself. However the installer said it was pretty simple. Yesterday towed my vehicle for the first time and the hook up was pretty straight forward.
by: Ronald 05/27/2021
This fits perfectly, and with the video and instructions, it was an easy installation.
by: Mike07/08/2020
Received them the next day & it was free shipping, very well packaged. Have not installed thought I would wait till I got the wiring kit for lights.
by: John05/10/2021
All good.
John
5/11/2022
working out great
by: Donald 01/04/2022
Straight forward instillation and works well.
by: Bill in Tennessee04/16/2022
Excellent service! Very pleased with delivery. Amazed it was earlier than expected. Thanks.
by: Gary 11/13/2020
Very helpful people. Great value and price. I have a commercial account and buy often.
by: Don 11/19/2020
Need to install before I can make an ev aluation
by: Butch04/29/2023
by: Robert 04/27/2024
by: Robert11/06/2020
Great advice, price and shipping process
by: Bill A02/26/2023
2023 Jeep Cherokee
by: Mitch 09/16/2022
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