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FITS 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Item # BX1740
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The best technical support and full base plates installation instructions. Great price Silverado 3500 base plates and expert service. Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2022 base plates by Blue Ox are available from etrailer.com. For expert service call 1-800-940-8924 to order your Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number BX1740, or order online at etrailer.com.
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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

  • Removable Drawbars
  • Blue Ox
  • Twist Lock Attachment

Custom designed to fit your Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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: 32-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 22"
  • 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.



BX1740 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX1740 Installation instructions

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1740

Average Customer Rating:  5.0 out of 5 stars   (6 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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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Worked great.



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Great quality



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Very very good customer service



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See what our Experts say about this Blue Ox Base Plates

  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    It sounds like your motorhome does have the needed capacity to flat tow your truck so I would recommend checking the owners manual to determine it's towing capacity. The first thing you'd need to flat to your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX1740 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible...
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  • How Do I Remove The Arms On My Blue Ox Base Plate Kit?
    In order to remove the arms on Blue Ox Base Plates, like the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1740 you'll just need to pull the pin to disengage the lock, then rotate the arms and remove them from the receiver. If you've already tried this, I recommend using some WD-40 and a mallet to attempt to break the arms loose. Once removed, it's a good idea to use a set of Replacement Cap for Blue Ox Base Plate Kits # BLU96XR to cover the holes.
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  • Recommend Parts to Flat Tow 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500
    We do offer all the parts necessary to flat tow your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Starting off with a base plate kit I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1740 which currently is the only base plate kit available for your vehicle. This base plate kit will allow you to use the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 which has a 10000lb weight capacity and was designed for towing larger trucks like your Silverado. This tow bar also includes the required safety cables. Next you will need...
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate For 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 For Blue Ox Tow Bar
    Hey Tom, We can get your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 set up with Blue Ox base plates for use with a Blue Ox tow bar like the Avail # BX7420, and the correct part for your truck is the following: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1740 I went ahead and verified this fit for you with Blue Ox, and it will work with all Blue Ox tow bars so you're set there. I'm not sure if you have all the other parts you need or not, so just to be thorough I'll go ahead and list out everything else you'll need...
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  • Can 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500hd Duramax z71 Be Flat Towed
    According to the owner's manual, if your truck is equipped with a two-speed transfer case that has a Neutral and a 4WD Low setting, it can indeed be flat towed. There is a very specific procedure for flat towing, so you'll want to give the 'recreational towing' section of your owner's manual a look to familiarize yourself with the procedure. If you do have the 2-speed transfer case with the Neutral and 4WD Low setting, to flat tow the vehicle you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety...
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  • Does Battery of 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Have to Disconnect to Flat Tow
    I pulled up the owners manual of your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD and on page 380 where the instructions for flat towing the vehicle is listed it does state that the negative post of the battery does need to be disconnected. The truck does need to be a 4WD model with a 2 speed transfer case. The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1740 that you referenced is the correct kit for your truck. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and...
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  • Getting A 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 With Keyless Access Ready To Flat Tow
    Even keyless entry fobs will have an small physical key that you can pop out of the fob and use the physically lock/unlock the doors. With the battery being disconnected the fob won't work for unlocking/locking the doors. I've copied the steps below in order to get your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 with keyless entry ready to flat tow: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 3....
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  • Recommended Parts to Flat Tow 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    First thing you need to flat tow your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 is a base plate kit like the easy to install and use Blue Ox kit part # BX1740. Next for a tow bar the Avail part # BX7420 is the best option as it has the higher weight capacity your truck needs, is the easiest to use, and has longer arms which makes turning a bit easier on the towed vehicle. This also comes with safety cables. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Set Up For A 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    We definitely have options to flat tow your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 and the following will be some recommendations to get you on the road. With that being said, I included some review and install videos of these recommendations for you to check out as well. First, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1740 is designed to fit your 2021 Silverado 2500 and will bolt directly to the frame. Next, you will need a tow bar that will attach to the # BX1740 . The Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding...
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  • Recommended Base Plate and Flat Towing Parts for a 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500
    To add a base plate to your 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1740. This base plate kit is custom fit and has removable tabs. When you are not flat towing your truck you will be able to remove your arms and have a clean looking front grill. For a compatible tow bar with the capacity to pull such a large truck you will need the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7420. This tow bar has a 10,000 lbs capacity. It fits a 2" receiver and weighs...
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