Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Price: $472.33
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BX2232
Retail:$610.14
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BX2232
- 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: 23"
- 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.
BX2232 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2002 - 2004 Honda CR-V with brush guard
- 2002 - 2004 Honda CR-V without brush guard
- 2003 - 2005 Honda Element
- 2006 - 2006 Honda Element EX-P
- 2006 - 2006 Honda Element excluding EX-P
- 2007 - 2011 Honda Element excluding SC
- 2007 - 2010 Honda Element SC
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
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- Alternate product found
- Defective
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX2232
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: Edward12/02/2018
2009 Honda Element
2009 Honda Element. Did installation myself took 2 hours. Buy new 13/16th drill bits. Use vise grips to hold in place while drilling. Be sure to use Locktite red on bolts. I also installed the wiring kit for this vehicle. I added an extra wire from RV braking light in center of RV back to braking light in Element back window. My bicycles block tail lights on Element. I used the six wire kit that came with coiled cord and two recepticals. Used lots of zip ties to secure wires along frame.
by: Baluga Bob07/17/2015
2003 Honda Element
Baseplate Installation: I called several RV and trailer hitch centers. Parts and installation ranged from $2,050 to $2,200! Yikes! I read many installation reviews that concerned me about installing this tow bar myself on my 2003 Honda CRV. One reviewer took over 7 hours; some gave up. Yet, some reviewer didn't have difficulties. I view eTrailer's install video on a 2003 Honda Element, similar to the CRV; didn't seem all that difficult, but it's what you don't see that can be the problem.
Received the tow bar before the expected delivery date! Read the instruction; watch the video again, and said, what the heck. Before I started, I purchased a new, high-quality 13/32" bit, Locktite (red), and six push rivets from Honda (I figured I break a few, and I did, and some were missing). Working slowly and reading the instructions, I had the front end off in 45 min (Steps 1-4). Removed the metal bumper, drilled and set frame support bolts, and removed the bumper flange in an hour (Steps 5-8). I did grind smooth and primer the removed flange area (photo). My 86 y.o. father-in-law help me with the baseplate attachment. Took our time; did a dry fit to see how the receivers fit through the grill; drilled, set bolts, and safety cable; all in less than an hour (Steps 9-11). I stood back and couldn't believe it was installed; what did I miss? Nothing. Reassembled the front end. Didn't have to cut the grill. I am most pleased.
by: Antonio 01/22/2023
Honda Element
Base plate was just as describbed to fit my '07 Honda Element. Best pricing was found on this site. Thank you!
by: Ken S.03/05/2016
2003 Honda CR-V
Product was as described and fit perfectly. The directions were very good and between them and the video at etrailer, I had no problems installing the base plate.
Ken S.
3/5/2017
Have used on numerous trips and its been working fine
by: Merlin 01/10/2020
2nd trailer tow hitch in 2 years and both were great; from the order,the delivery schedule and great product ill order from them again.
Merlin
1/11/2021
My hitches are working out great, I made a 5000+miles trip to Montana and back and had no problems!
by: Jesse02/01/2022
2004 Honda Element
Used this base plate with my 2004 Honda Element to tow it behind my RV to see 41 National Parks in 6 months…1 year after purchase and it’s still holding up strong, no issues.
by: George 09/18/2022
Perfect fit, had to drill extra holes into car frame as per instructions. Otherwise worked flawlessly.
by: Jake K08/13/2015
2008 Honda Element
I bought this base plate for a 2008 Honda Element. Fit was great. Some grinding and drilling required. Instructions were good. It took me 2.5 hours to install. If you don't have a shop with lift and plenty of tools install time will be longer.
by: Robert06/05/2022
Bought this on sale and saved $150. etrailer always has what I’m looking for, and has great info and installation videos. Shipping was free and much faster than expected. Very happy with my purchase.
by: David 06/21/2021
Everything I have purchased from etrailer has been perfect, good quality, price and fast shipping. Way to go etrailer, Please continue to strive for the BEST.
by: Gary 07/30/2021
Honda
This fit well and is barely perceptible with the arms removed. It does require some custom drilling on the Honda CRV frame so it is not for a beginner, but it is nicely designed and quite strong.
by: Richard05/31/2016
Honda
The product appears to be well made and strong. I have not yet fitted it to my Honda, but I will be very surprised if it does not fit. The instructions are detailed with good photos.
by: Mike l.02/24/2016
Base plate was received the day Cathy said it would,easy installation. Will be a repeat customer. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, experience
by: Kenneth 01/23/2023
all looks great ! just have to install on our C-RV this week . I'll send photos
by: Glen W05/14/2014
Just install baseplate yesterday and took 4 hrs and came out
perfect... just follow instructions..
by: Timothy 06/29/2021
Fairly easy install and the videos help ed.
by: Don01/16/2021
Easy to install with normal hand tools and minimal mechanical talent.
by: Ron A11/25/2012
2004 Honda CR-V
Product received in a timely manner and in good condition. Product perfectly for my auto and looks great.
Moose
11/27/2013
i have a 2007 honda element sc,i purchased a blue ox bx 2232 baseplate and wanna know why all the sites show no baseplate for the sc model?will this baseplate work on my sc if not can you tell me why and what baseplate i need if so.thank youmoose
by: David09/04/2021
Excellent product. Price is too high but I still love it.
by: Larry 02/23/2021
I recommend this company. Excellent customer service.
by: David08/08/2019
Great customer service
by: Lyle 04/23/2024
2004 Honda Element
by: John 01/04/2023
by: Jon 01/17/2023
by: Mark 07/29/2023
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