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2021 Ram 3500

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Item # BX1739
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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 BX1739 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 - BX1739

  • 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: 33"
  • Bracket height: 20"
  • 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.



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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1739

Average Customer Rating:  5.0 out of 5 stars   (4 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:
2022 GMC Sierra 3500

Easy to install. Great product.



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Work great, and very easy to install. Highly recommended!



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Have used your product on the last 5 vehicles I have towed all over the country.
Can't be beat.



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2021 GMC Sierra 2500


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See what our Experts say about this Blue Ox Base Plates

  • Will Blue Ox Wiring Kit # BX8848 Work With a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500?
    Yes, Blue Ox confirms that the Tow Bar Wiring Kit # BX8848 will work for the LED lights on your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500. Check out the video linked below for more details on this product. Note that to tow your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500, you also need a tow bar, safety cables, base plate kit, and a supplemental braking system. Here's a quick recommendation for each component: - Tow Bar: # BX7380 (includes safety cables) - Base Plate: # BX1739 - Braking System: # BLU37TR
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  • Blule Ox Baseplate For A Diesel 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali
    I checked the manual and also reached out to Blue Ox to confirm this but found no notes and Blue Ox stated that the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1739 would be a compatible fit for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 (diesel). If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations: Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e67ZR. This tow bar includes safety cables so you won't have to purchase them separately. The head/shank...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 Behind Motorhome
    If your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 is a 4x4 model with a two speed transfer case that has a N and a 4WD Lo setting, it can indeed be flat towed. 2WD vehicles will need to be trailer towed. If your truck is indeed capable of being flat towed, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter. For a base plate kit, I'd recommend the Blue Ox # BLU22QR, the # BX1739 fits the 2020+ models, and wouldn't work for your...
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