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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 (3019 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.Heavy well packaged came with all hardware and a concise instruction sheet
Great service and great product.
Installation was pretty easy, I took my time, 5hrs, that includes going to the store to buy #8 bolts and nuts for them. I installed this base plate on a 2006 honda crv AWD
and I saw no need for the nuts that they supply with the 14" wire attached to them.
I just used regular nuts, the access to the nuts was not that bad and did not slow me down. If I had to do it again I could probably do it in 2hrs or so.
I am sending some pictures of my installation of the base plate and the wiring harness (TM783130) and the blue ox tow bar on my 2005 Honda CRV. It worked out OK although the instruction for the base plate ( BX2238) installation instructions could be improved some. Everything is installed and operational. Have towed the Honda 150 miles satisfactorily. Thanks for your interest.
I have ordered several items from etrailer, and have been satisfied with each of the products. Fast shipping and easy to deal with. Will order again if I need your products. Thank you. Chuck
Works well, no problems at all.
Bob
11/18/2023
Product is still working great, no problems what so ever. 2006 Honda Crv.
Mike L.
11/20/2023
I chose this drawbar because of the way it is so concealed when not in use. I felt the installation instructions were easy to follow. I have towed my 2006 Honda CRV thousands and thousands of miles behind my RV flawlessly. The Alcan, Glennallen, Parks and Seward Highways have all been conquered with my Blue Ox set up. I believe etrailer.com sells quality products at very competitive prices with great customer service. I'm writing this review because they check back with me after 1 year of use to see if I was still happy with my purchase. Five stars all the way!
Easy fast and great people that know what they are doing :)
Overall the product itself looks very high-quality. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars are:
1) Provided instructions are printed in black & white with 2 pages per page in low resolution. Pretty much worthless. You need a view them from website and print your own.
2) Instructions are very unspecific. If you are installing on your own, you will need to figure a bunch out on your own. Not a problem for somebody who generally works on cars, but don't don't expect 100% coverage in the instructions.
Shopping list: Loctite red, cutting lube, 13/32" bit or 2. There are are 18 drills neeeded.
We ordered this part due to a front end accident with the vehicle we tow. The replacement was installed by a very competent Auto Body Repair garage here in Haverhill, MA. The original bar was installed by me 3 years ago and it was a breeze. It operated perfectly and we never had a problem. The accident we had with the tow vehicle bent it so we ordered the new one. You have a great product!
Smooth process from start to finish. Extremely happy with etrailer!
Item as described..fit perfect with all hardware to install with directions,extremely fast shipping .thank you
install was a bit involved but a few hours in the shop with the grinder, cut off wheel, drill and reamer and it was in. Difficulty on a 1-10 scale about 7. Everything fit as stated and has worked perfectly. You can barely notice it after install.
Excellent product.
Complete kit, perfect design/ match up.
Great directions and helpful videos to back you up online.
Produce was great. Installed as directe d.
This is my 3rd. plate kit, never had a problem used them towing two CR-V's and a Dodge Dakota 4x4. Great product.
Works great. 2006 Honda
The size of the box terrified me but I had to do this one myself.
This project is not for the faint of heart. When you think about what could go wrong you could wet yourself. I went with my gut and just opened the box. Hmmm, packaged very well with everything you need for the install. No going to the hardware store for this or that. Sat there with a cold sarsaparilla and read the very detailed instructions, went back to the etrailer web site and checked out some vids and pics. Hmm, it didn’t seem that daunting of a job. On my 04 Lexus GX470 most of the holes were drilled. Before I knew it 5 hours had past and I owned a toad! I took it to my local Rv service center for an inspection and it was deemed safe to use.
This thing is awesome, tracs straight as an arrow.
Now, I have to figure out this diode lighting kit. Camping is fun! Yah!!! :) Noah and etrailer made this a tolerable project. I urge everyone to take advantage of the resources that are on this sight. I always learn something when I’m there. See y’all on the trail….Rod
Well, I'm glad I'm good with tools, grinders, drills, and such. It was not just bolt-on dal. The car grill was able to be used any longer as it was too tight of a fit. Some of the lower fascia had to be trimmed and also removed OEM nuts from the front, the angle wouldn't allow the stock nuts to work. But in the end, I got to work out. So prepare to spend around 4-6 hours playing with it to get it to work. I am positive it's going to work as intended.
everything bolted up easy, i simply drilled hole’s into were needed and supplied my own bolts straight through for easy installation.
This kit fit well, had decent instructions, and performed perfectly every time once installed. If doing the install yourself, you'll need some metal fabrication tools to notch the D-ring plates behind the bumper but it's not complicated, just a little time consuming depending on the tools you're using. The look is also a little weird on the front of a new Bronco since you're losing the burly bumper D-rings, but it's a well engineered setup overall. I only used the tow bar setup a couple times before the vehicle was lost in a wildfire so I can't comment on the longevity, but I have no doubt it would still be working fine today.
I am really happy, not only with the product but the customer care I received. Very quick and helpful!!
I would make one suggestion. Take the headlights out when doing this on a Chevy Cobalt. It will make it much easier to get to the 3 bolt holding the fender to the fascia.
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Charles
4/17/2023
Perfect! No complaints.