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  • Are Base Plates Necessary to Tow 2005 Chevy Aveo with a Tow Bar
  • A vehicle specific Base Plate Kit is required to complete the connection between the tow bar system and the towed vehicle. The base plates remain permanently affixed to the vehicle being towed. A 2005 Chevy Aveo would need the part # 3129-1 XL Style Base Plate Kit. You would then choose a tow bar with the features you want that is compatible with the XL style base plates. The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020, or any other tow bar that is compatible with the XL base plates would...
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  • Using a Blue Ox Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  • There is more than one adapter to go from Roadmaster base plates to Blue Ox tow bars. I would need to know which model of Blue Ox tow bar it is to determine the right fit. Adapter # RM-033 works with the following Blue Ox tow bars: Alpha, Aventa, Aventa II, Aventa LX, Kar Bar, Aladdin, Alexxa, Acclaim and A-frame Blue Ox tow bars with 1- or 3-pronged attachments. The adapter bolts to the base plate arms and the tow bars will pin to the adapter. If you have Roadmaster EZ5, MS, or MX Base...
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  • Base Plate and Adapter Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2001 Honda Odyssey with Ready Brute Tow Bar
  • You will need the base plate kit part # 521551-1 and the adapter part # RM-032 so that you can connect the base plate kit to your Ready Brute tow bar. The # 521551-1 is the correct base plate for your 2001 Honda Odyssey and the # RM-032 will adapt the Roadmaster base plate to your tow bar.
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  • Recommended Keyed Alike Locks For Blue Ox Base Plates And Tow Bar
  • For your Blue Ox Base Plates and Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar, you may need the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Ready Brute Elite Tow Bars # BX88297 unless that is what you mean by cloves. For locks I recommend the Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 3 # BX88101. These locks secure your tow bar at the hitch and at the base plates using keyed alike locks.
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  • What is Needed to Attach a Tow Bar to a 1994 Geo Tracker
  • It sound like you need a base plate kit for your 1994 Geo Tracker in order to attach a tow bar for flat towing. If that is the case then the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 will not work in this manner as it is designed to adapt a RoadMaster base plate to a Blue Ox or Demco tow bar. If you have such then the hardware that you need is included. Instead you are going to want to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX3503 if you have a Blue Ox tow...
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  • Base Plates and Tow Bar To Flat-Tow a 2017 Jeep Wrangler
  • In order to flat-tow a 2017 Jeep Wrangler you need a base plate kit and a compatible tow bar. The base plate installs on the vehicle and the tow bar attaches to the base plate and motorhome. If you already have a tow bar that you need to find a compatible base plate kit for please let me know what brand you have. That said, it sounds like you don't have either therefore I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1126 with the Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar part # BX4370. The...
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  • Can the Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar be Adapted to Fit Blue Ox Base Plates on a 2004 Jeep Wrangler
  • There is no adapter that will allow you to use the Roadmaster Stowmaster tow bar with the Blue Ox base plates. The Blue Ox base plates are meant for use with motor home mounted tow bars and the Stowmaster is a vehicle mounted tow bar. If you like or already have the Blue Ox base plates then the compatible tow bars you want to look at are the Blue Ox Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha and Allure tow bars. Motor home mount tow bars are actually the more secure and easier to use option than vehicle...
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  • Adapter Compatible with Roadmaster Base Plates and Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • There are a couple of options to convert your Blue Ox Tow Bar to your Roadmaster Base Plates: -Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter Brackets # BX88185 -Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter # RM-032 (for EZ and XL Base Plates) -Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter # BX88178 I've attached some videos and an article with the chart showing compatibility.
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  • Can Tow Ready Tow Bar part # 63180 Connect to Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
  • If you had the Tow Ready tow bar part # 63180 you'd be able to use the Blue Ox adapter part # BX8833 to connect to your Blue Ox Base Plate kit part # BX3505. There's no way to use the Curt tow bar you mentioned with the Blue Ox tow bar as there are no adapters available.
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  • Flat Towing Dinghy Setup for 2008 Honda Element with Base Plates and Tow Bar
  • For your 2008 Honda Element, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1541-3. This kit will also work if your Element is the SC edition. I love the hidden bracket design and easily removable drawbars which look much better than the standard brackets. I've attached pictures of this base plate installed on a 2008 Honda Element with the drawbars and without the drawbars so that you can see how the kit will look. The tow bar I suggest for your Element is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow...
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  • Base Plate Kit for Flat Towing a 2011 Honda Pilot with Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  • For your Honda Pilot the correct base plate kit you would need is the Roadmaster part # 1562-1. This will work well with your Falcon tow bar like part # RM-520 as basically all Roadmaster base plate kits are compatible with Roadmaster tow bars. The cross tube you referenced is part of the tow bar so it is a good thing you kept it since it would not come with a new base plate kit. I attached a link to the install instructions for the base plate kit plus a couple other articles on flat...
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  • Tow Bar that Can Be Used with Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1971
  • While the Acclaim tow bar can't be used with the Blue Ox base plate # BX1971 the most similar option is the Alpha part # BX7380 since this base plate requires the tow bar be installed in a hitch. This base plate can work with Blue Ox Adventurer, Aladdin, Allure, Alpha, Avail, Aventa, and Trion tow bars.
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  • Recommended Adapter To Attach Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates on 2017 Ford Fiesta
  • We have just what you are looking for. I see that you purchased the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plates for your 2017 Fiesta. I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter # RM-032. This will allow you to attach your Blue Ox Alpha tow bar to your EZ4 base plates.
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  • Are Flat Towing Tow Bars Universal in What they Can Fit
  • Tow bars are "base plate" specific meaning that they fit certain brand and model base plate kits. So as long as you have a compatible base plate kit on the vehicle the tow bar will fit and work great. I attached two help articles for you to check out as well. One is over Roadmaster base plate kits and the other Roadmaster tow bars.
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  • Recommended Base Plates Compatible With Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar for a 1995 Geo Tracker 4WD
  • The Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # 118-1 or the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 118-3 are confirmed to fit your 1995 Geo Tracker. Either will work with your Quick Disconnect Plate on your Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar. With either base plate, you will need to buy the complete base plate to utilize your quick disconnect plate and your Falcon 5250 tow bar. Let me know if you'd like help with the wiring, supplemental brake system, or other components for your...
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  • Availability of Tow Bar Mounting Brackets for a 2003 Honda Pilot
  • The mounting brackets or base plate kits I have available for your 2003 Honda Pilot are the RoadMaster brand and the Blue Ox brand. If you have a Blue Ox tow bar you will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX2227. These base plates have removable arms and can be used with the Blue Ox Adventurer, Acclaim, Ambassador, Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha and Allure tow bars. It can be used with a RoadMaster tow bar by using the Roadmaster Adapters, part # RM-031. If you have a RoadMaster tow bar...
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  • How To Use a Blue Ox Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
  • It is super easy to attach a Blue Ox Tow Bar to a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit. If you have the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit like part # 1555-5 then you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter part # BX88178 but if you have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit like part # 1555-3 then you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter part # BX88185.
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  • Can You Connect a Blue Ox Tow Bar to a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
  • Yes, to adapt your Blue Ox tow bar to Roadmaster base plates for your 2004 Honda CR-V like the part # 1541-1 that you referenced you would want the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033. I attached an FAQ with a chart that shows all of the different base plate adapter kits we offer. I also attached an FAQ on flat towing for you to check out.
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  • Base Plate Recommendation for a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Towed with Demco Tow Bars
  • I have a solution for you. First, for a base plate kit you will first want the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit part # 521228-1. Now to use this base plate kit with your Demco tow bars you will need to use the correct adapter. The recommended adapter would be the RoadMaster Tow Bar to Demco Base Plates Adapter # RM-034. I attached a few helpful FAQ articles on flat towing for you to check out as well.
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  • Can Demco Base Plate 2008 Honda CRV Fit Demco Excali-Bar I Tow Bar
  • Yes your Demco Excali-Bar I tow bar is perfectly compatible with the Demco base plate kit # DM9519207 that you referenced without the use of adapters.
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