Expert Answers about Chevrolet Base Plates

• Are There Replacement Plugs For Base Plates
• Hi Laris; when you say tow bar were you referring to the base plates the tow bar fits into? If so then yes, there are replacement plugs for the base plates, it just depends on the manufacturer and style of the base plate you have. For example the Blue Ox fits all their base plates but the Demco is for their Tabless base plates only. I'll go ahead and list them out for you. - Blue Ox Base Plates: Replacement Cap for Blue Ox Base Plates # BLU96XR - Demco Tabless Base Plates: Replacement...
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• Recommended Base Plate Kit for a 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
• That one does not but I do have a Blue Ox one that will fit your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. It is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU53FR. This one fits both the Rubicon with factory plastic bumper and the models with the factory steel bumper.
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• Is Blue Ox Tow Bar Compatible With Other Brand Base Plates on 2005 Ford F-250
• You do not have to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2177 on your 2005 Ford F-250 if you don't want to. However, you will need an adapter to use a Blue Ox tow bar with a different base plate brand. For example, if you would rather use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 4403-1 with removable arms all you need is the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter Brackets # BX88185.
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• Does Blue Ox Base Plate Fit 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
• Hi Bill; I can understand wanting to make sure, and I can tell you the Blue Ox base plate will fit a 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, though no we have not done an install. We have our own team here dedicated specifically to these fits, and I can tell you that Roadmaster has officially verified the same base plate for the '23 fits the '24, and that the only change for the '24 Escape Plug-In Hybrid is that a couple of colors that aren't offered. The big facelift of the Escape Plug-In Hybrid...
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• Does 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Replace Front Tow Hooks
• Hey Jimmy, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 will replace the front tow hooks on your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500. You'll have to trim your front fascia a little and drill through the frame some but that's pretty standard on base plate kits. Attached is an installation video and a photo of the finished install for your reference!
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• Recommended Base Plate for a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
• Something must be different in the 2006-2007 model years because Blue Ox does not have a base plate listed at all for the 2006-2007 model years. Roadmaster has a couple available though but they do not fit the models with a 5.6L engine. I have listed them below: Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-344-3B Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # 344-1B If you are currently using a Blue Ox tow bar and need an adapter you will want to go with the Direct-Connect...
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• Will Curt Adjustable Tow Bar Fit Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
• The Curt Adjustable Tow Bar # C19745 you purchased will not fit any base plates. It is specifically designed to mount on a flat metal section of your bumper using the universal bumper brackets. If you want to use the # 1439-3 on your 2012 Jeep Wrangler you would need a tow bar like the # RM-520. Keep in mind, this base plate kit is only designed to fit the Call of Duty- MW3 Edition and the Warn Elite bumper.
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• Difference Between Demco and etrailer Base Plate Kit for 2021 Ford Ranger
• The etrailer # e84FV and Demco # DM9519343 look identical because they are. The only real difference here is the price.
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• Adapter to Connect Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
• It looks like you already found the adapter. The Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox RV-Mounted Tow Bars # RO64FR you ordered will let you connect your Blue Ox tow bar to the Roadmaster base plates on your new vehicle.
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• Base Plates For 2014 Honda Pilot For Flat Towing
• Hey Robert, We do have a tow bar base plate for your 2014 Honda Pilot, as well as the rest of parts needed to flat tow it: - Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2251 - Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates # e47ZR - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System: Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System # HM39494 Blue Ox has a deserved reputation for the quality of...
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• Does Bumper Need to Be Removed to Install Blue Ox Base Plates on a 2017 Ram 1500
• Thanks for reaching out, Scott! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU74FR on our site is actually the same thing as the Blue Ox part number BX2418 and I like that removable pin style much more than the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit # e98945 with the fixed pin system so I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate # BLU74FR along with the etrailer XHD Tow Bar # e67ZR which includes adapters to fit with this base plate kit. With that being said, you might need to remove the fascia underneath your...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup for a 1999 Jeep Cherokee
• Hey Erik, so what you've got left apart from the Roadmaster Falcon # RM-522 that you already have is a base plate, a braking system, and a wiring kit. For a base plate kit, I recommend going with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1110 using the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Roadmaster Tow Bars # BX88151. This base plate kit is custom fit to your vehicle so it'll be a pretty straight forward install, and when paired with the adapter brackets you'll be able to also use your Flacon...
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• Is Blue Ox Tow Bar Needed For Blue Ox Base Plates on 2010 Scion xD
• Hey there Don, that's a good question as there's a lot of different tow bars available, and the answer is no, you are not limited to only a Blue Ox tow bar for your 2010 Scion xD using Blue Ox Base Plates # BX3778. That said, it is easier and I do recommend going with Blue Ox as your first choice because you won't have to use any adapters; so if it were me I would go with the Blue Ox Alpha 2 # BX7380. But if you're okay with using adapters there are tow bars that come with them, the Roadmaster...
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• Is there a Tow Bar that Does Not Require a Base Plate?
• Sorry, Kevin we don't have anything like that. I am not even sure that's a thing outside of a tow truck. All of our tow bars like the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Reese or Valley Base Plates item # e97ZR you were looking at require a base plate on the tow vehicle to attach to. The Curt Adjustable Tow Bar item # C19745 would be the only exception but it has universal brackets that have to be bolted onto the tow vehicles bumper. It tops out at 5,000 lbs.
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• Tow Bar Adapter To Connect Falcon 2 Tow Bar To a Demco Classic Base Plate
• Yes, the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter Brackets # RM-034 will attach to your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and allow you to connect to the Demco Classic Base Plate # DM9517215.
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• Base Plate Fits For 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid
• Hey Paul, I checked with Roadmaster and there are indeed base plates for the 2024 Ford Escape Hybrids. Depending on what you have, here are the fits: - 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid & Hybrid Platinum: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77GR - 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid ST-Line: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM59GR This will get you set up with base plates for your '24 Escape, and is the start of what you'll need to flat tow. I'll go ahead and list out the rest of...
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• Comparing etrailer and Blue Ox Baseplate Kits For A 2023 Jeep Gladiator
• Hey Dave, In my opinion the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948 is going to be the stronger option compared to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU53FR. Blue Ox started adding safety cables to their baseplate kits as a last resort backup in the event that the baseplate breaks off from the frame. Our etrailer line of baseplates are all made by Demco, which is a well-known name in the RV and towing industry and do not require additional safety cables during the installation. With the...
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• Is There An Installation Video For The Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM77YV On 2024 Ford Maverick?
• While we do not have a installation video for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM77YV, we do have a video for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM97RR which is very similar. I have linked the installation video near the bottom of the page and it is on a 2023 Ford Maverick as we have not have a 2024 model year in our shop yet for any of our base plates. There is quite a bit of parts that will need to be cut out as you can see in the installation video. That is something depending...
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• Does Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BLU85CR Fit 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Non-Bison
• Hey Charles, the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BLU85CR that you referenced does fit your 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2. It does not fit the ZR2 Bison edition which is different.
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2009 Smart Fortwo
• I would be happy to make some suggestions for you! To flat tow your 2009 Smart Fortwo you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e44ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item # 52285-1 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Battery Disconnect Switch - Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect item # RM-766 Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System item # BLU37TR High...
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