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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.
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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.
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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (3022 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.I havent opened the box to make sure everything is there, however, the shipping time was excellent very quick within a couple of days which is above and beyond in this day and time
Installed this myself using the instructions that came in the box and youtube videos. Everything went well except for aligning the internal nuts welded onto the wires with the bolts. This was difficult to get all the wires bent into the proper angles.
This is a first rate organization, they have it right! I have used etrailer many times over the years, and will continue to do so. Most recent purchase was Blue Ox towing plate for 2017 Ford Focus, looks and works great! Katie D was great! Thanks
etrailer is 5 stars all the way. I ordered before noon on monday and the parts show up before noon on wednesday. I wasn't even ready for them yet! I ordered the rm-155 tail light kit and it installed easily the next day. I'm still working on the baseplate but it looks well made and all parts are there. There is no install with the tow bar but again it looks well made and all the parts are there. I will try and update after it's completed but life is getting in the way with family, again.
I wish all e retailers were this good.
Dave L.
8/18/2018
After several thousand miles on this baseplate, there have been no issues. I am now to the point where I can hook up the car myself in under 5 minutes start to finish. The install was easier than I expected but I do have a 2 post lift in my garage. Fit and finish of the baseplate is very good and has gone through snow and rain also salt on the road. Would I use etrailer again? Absolutely!
You guys are awesome,,, my Blue Ox base plate kit for my 2017 Ford Focus arrived so quickly . I’m going to get one for my 2018 F150 just as soon as I can and I will definitely get it from you guys. Everything from finding one that fit my model, ordering, easy paying for and the speed you guys put it in the mail is all top notch and so professional. Thanks so much!!
Mike Cangemi , Mississippi
Mike S.
2/7/2020
We have really been pleased with how easy it is to get hooked and unhooked. My wife and I installed our base plate assembly all by ourselves with the awesome instructions it came with. 2017 Ford Focus Baseplate. Actually enjoyed it .
Package was a little rough but the baseplate was in good shape. Parts was in a separate box with plate and in good shape. Nothing was lost.
Billy B.
4/13/2021
It is easy to hook up to motorhome. Was is to install on car.
The cardboard boxes that the item came in was significantly damaged however I just opened it and do not know if all the parts are present.
Jenny N.
3/16/2023
Oh wow, I am sorry that it arrived what way. I will have our Customer Service team check with you about the hardware. We can certainly replace any missing pieces.
This base plate has done fantastic. It was not difficult to install and has performed exactly as expected. etrailer was very prompt in filling my order, and I have no qualms at all in ordering from them again. My next purchase will be a hitch, and I will definitely order it from them.
I gave each and every one of the items I purchased a 5star rating because they each have contributed greatly to my confidence and sense of security about full-time RVing in my Class C rv towing my little car behind. Each product has been well made and thought out and the service from etrailer has been great....from price to shipping and packaging. I couldn't be more pleased with everything. Job well done. Thank you.
Blue Ox is thee best towing products you can purchase for your needs. eTrailer customer service, products, and shipping is top of the line. I ordered products via phone and their website and both experiences were exceptional. There pricing is better than any other site or shop. eTrailer is now my new go-to site for anything I need. Thanks guys.
at first they said it would be here in 3 days? I didn't think so and did not care as this is a future project plan Greg explained that the base plate would work on my car, T had questions about it fitting with adaptive cruise control. next will be theair fprce one brake control as have to take so much apart i will do it all at once, Thanks for all your help
The product was excellent as was the instructions. I am a person that likes to do all maintenance and mods. I found the blue ox very easy to install. We have towedd the car approximately 7000 miles and no issues at all.
Very satisfied with the fit and functionality of the base plate. The video on e-Trailers website made installation a breeze.
Base Plate is installed on 2018 Ford Focus and has about 10,000 miles towing. Excellent product.
With the aid of your videos installation was fairly easy. The cutting of the access holes were the most difficult requiring a die grinder with a thin cutoff blade.
Excellent fit easy application
Great customer service and very helpful...Getting ready to purchase some more products from your company....
Everything came as scheduled and on time. Fit our Ford Focus perfectly.
Excellent product. Well built and easy to install.
No issues, easy install for a good DIYer
As advertised.
All good
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Todd
12/18/2023
It hasnt been a year i just installed the base plate on my 2016 Ford Focus SE and it did it ALL by myself. Took me about 15 Hours total straight time over 2 days. I had different tools and and did not have a lift so underneath drilling was more challenging. Cutting a square hole in the top frame took longer than expected as i used a drimmel and diamond cutting wheel. Getting the bolts down into the hold and getting the bolts to match took the longest time of everything. But all in all 2 good days of weather and the right tools completed the task and i am happy with the product and the results