Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BX1692
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BX1692
- 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: 22"
- Bracket height: 11"
- 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.
BX1692 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2006 - 2011 Chevrolet HHR
- 2007 - 2010 Chevrolet HHR excluding SS
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1692
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (3009 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: Dale 02/14/2024
Awesome communication thanks the job is coming along great
by: Robert Barnes03/01/2020
Chevrolet
I have used the BX1692 on several Chevrolet HHR’s. We have several in our fleet and some cars have been towed well over 250,000 miles for American Driveaway. We tow these cars behind semi trucks.
by: Mike J05/04/2023
Chevrolet HHR
Works great on my HHR. Took a couple of hours to install due to needing to take off the bumper plastic, but otherwise a simple install
by: Gary 07/14/2023
Delivery was a day past expected delivery date but still much quicker than others. Best part no extra delivery fee.
by: Tom01/17/2021
I have found the base plate has accomplmy needs for pulling behind my motorhome. Did the work myself and saved a great deal of money. Was able to do everything, lights, tow bar and base plate for right at $500.00
by: James03/19/2020
2009 Chevrolet HHR
We have an RV and we thought about finding some way to tow our HHR. We knew a tow dolly wasn't the right thing for us, so we found etrailer and were sold on the ability to hide the base plates and use a tow bar.
Thanks, etrailer for your great service!
by: Anatoliy05/10/2023
Thanks great product fast shipping
by: Michael 03/15/2021
2010 Chevrolet HHR
Did the install myself on my 2010 Chevy HHR. Instructions are very clear. Only had to purchase the correct type and size of drill bit to complete the job. Very happy with the fit, finish and functionality of this system. Hardly noticeable but it's there when I need it.
by: Sam12/23/2014
2010 Chevrolet HHR
You just can't get any better service.
I received my order in 2 days, The spring loaded pin on one adapter was missing. I called etrailer, they called Blue Ox, its in the mail.
Great web site, easy to navigate
by: Greg11/18/2016
Easy to fit. Makes the car look normal when the pins are pulled from the base plate.
by: Mary03/18/2022
I’ve used etrailer on several purchases and their products are superior but the knowledge of their sales people is the best. Very courteous and helpful in getting my equipment very swiftly and with wonderful expertise. Adam went way out of his way to make sure I had correct parts and they arrived even earlier than stated. That’s unusual in today’s world. Thanks etrailer!
by: Jim09/18/2015
Tori b was a great help with my order. It arrived on Wednesday and I installed it on Thursday. Next week I will be ordering my tow bar. Thanks for great service.
by: Joseph 10/17/2021
Fits perfect, works great. Instruction were detailed. Easy installation
by: Michael E07/01/2021
Good instructions everything fit no problems good product
by: Phil P.01/23/2017
Installed myself with the help of u tube. It took a few hours but it is an extra car so there was no rush.
by: John H06/20/2019
Great product. It came on time and works like it should.
by: Michele09/16/2021
Secure and safe. Meets all our needs.
by: Dave M09/25/2019
It’s been working great.
Thanks for asking.
by: Will12/27/2020
Everything is working fine!
by: JW08/17/2016
2007 Chevrolet HHR
Quick shipping and great communication and follow up
by: Katherine 06/15/2021
High quality products! We received exactly what we ordered and we received them fast!!!
by: Greg07/18/2022
Great service!!!
by: Floyd 05/05/2023
A++++++
by: Stephen 03/09/2023
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