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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Item # BX2728
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Tow Bar Base Plate

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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. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number BX2728 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BX2728

  • Blue Ox
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • 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: 23"
  • Bracket height: 14-1/2"
  • 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 - BX2728

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (5 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.

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Service from etrailer is the best and installation of the base plate was smooth.
This plate was installed on a 2023 Kia Forte GT.

Tony P.

2/15/2024

Fabulous!



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2022 Kia Forte

Once I finally got it (no fault of etrailer) its good base plate, good easy to follow instructions. Some very minor misalignment, had to ream out a few bolt holes but otherwise good fit.



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Package was delivered efficiently. Communication was excellent.



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2021 Kia Forte


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See what our Experts say about this Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Recommended Flat Tow Set Up For A 2021 Kia Forte GT With Manual Transmission
    When it comes to flat towing your 2021 Kia Forte GT with a manual transmission can be flat towed. Below is a list of flat towing items that you will need. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2728 Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 8K # RM-677 Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152 RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector - Vehicle End # RM-910030-7 Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System...
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  • Blue Ox Baseplate Fitment For A 2023 Kia Forte GT
    From what Blue Ox has listed the fog lights impede the installation of the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2728. From the limited pictures we have it looks like they interfere with the crossmember of the baseplate so you would need a different style to fit the GT. With the vehicle being so new there's a good chance that Blue Ox and other companies will make changes to their design to work around these fitment issues.
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  • How Can I Tow My 2021 Kia Forte GT With Manual Transmission And Fog Lights
    You can definitely tow your 2021 Kia Forte GT. Unfortunately, it will have to be with a tow dolly. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part # BX2728, is only compatible with the 2021 Kia Forte GT that meets the following requirements: the manual transmission, no selective cruise control, and no fog lights. The Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800 lbs - Wide Tread, part # DM9713093, is a tow dolly that comes with hydraulic disc brakes. It has a surge...
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  • Can 2020 Kia Forte With Manual Transmission Be Flat Towed
    A manual transmission equipped vehicle can typically be flat towed with the ignition in the ACC position and the manual transmission in Neutral. I checked the 2020 Kia Forte owner's manual, which makes no mention of recreationally towing the vehicle so I'd recommend checking with your dealer to ensure the vehicle can be towed just for the sake of safety. If you confirm that it's acceptable to flat tow, and the vehicle is NOT equipped with fog lights or the Smart Cruise Control feature,...
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