Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BLU33FR
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BLU33FR
- Removable Drawbars
- Blue Ox
- 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: 34"
- Bracket height: 16-1/2"
- 3-Year warranty
Simple, Hidden Design
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.
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.
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.
BX2686 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2021 - 2024 Ford F-150
- 2021 - 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BLU33FR
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (45 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.by: James 04/17/2024
All the parts arrived in good condition. They were delayed by a couple of days because of road flooding in my are. ( No ones fault just bad timing). I’ll have the parts installed soon and looking forward to trying them out!! Thanks e-trailer!!
by: Robin01/20/2024
Good fit, works well. Install not hard but requires some skill and automotive repair experience. Biggest fault is the surface prep before powder coating was awful. Coating flaked off allowing rust after 1-2 months. Had to remove, blast/paint and reinstall.
by: William05/19/2022
It will be installed in a week but fast shipping as always will continue ordering from e trailers
by: Alex03/13/2024
Excellent customer service! Equipment is always what I expect! And it was delivered right on time
by: Rod 01/30/2024
Brittany did a great job. Thanks.
by: Juliana08/03/2023
2023 Ford F-150
Best description of parts quick deliver y.
by: Jerry02/13/2021
I have done business with etrailer before. Stacey was great to work with. Even with her busy day she took time to chat with me.
Jerry
2/14/2022
Great, It held up when we lost our road receiver. Kept car in tow
by: H Jones01/27/2023
Adam was extremely helpful as are all etrailer associates. I never get any better customer service than from etrailer!
Thanks!
by: James05/27/2022
Ford F-150
The baseplate has been in use for approximately one year and has operated flawlessly. I found that it was easy to install on my F-150 and I would purchase it again.
by: Greg09/10/2022
Well built, easy to connect & disconnect by myself.
I am glad I spent a little more for a high quality product!
by: Greg 07/18/2021
Only reason for not being 5 star was the wait for the part which is common these days. Item shipped fine and all parts were in the box and installed perfectly. Very happy with quality of this base plate.
by: Fred 07/17/2021
I ordered several items to rebuild a boat trailer from Etrailer. All items arrived on time or early. The parts were as advertised and in good condition. I was unfamiliat with Etrailer and had no trouble ordering on their very well done intuitive website.
I highly recommend Etrailer to others.
Fred
by: Tim 12/17/2022
Always the best
by: Martha07/15/2022
Fit perfectly. I like the new coating. Doesn’t flake off like the old one did.
by: Paul 01/27/2022
I always depend on etrailer and their p roducts.
by: Kathryn 09/13/2021
I thank you for getting our order to us a day before expected..
by: Ed06/02/2023
2023 Ford F-150
by: Clifford04/16/2022
Great service , no problems whatsoever.
by: William Q09/29/2022
by: Chance09/05/2022
by: William 08/13/2022
by: Mark06/10/2023
by: David 01/09/2023
2021 Ford F-150
by: John 07/23/2021
by: Brian 06/02/2023
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William
5/20/2023
Makes towing my truck a breeze just put the pins in and away we go great product