Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BX1123
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BX1123
- 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: 24"
- Bracket height: 13-1/2"
- 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.
BX1123 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2005 - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2006 - 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee excluding SRT-8
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
- Did not arrive in time
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1123
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (3013 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: Bruce 08/30/2023
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This base plate fit very good. it was easy to install. It worked very well. I am very happy with this product and This store.
by: Steven08/10/2018
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Great experience, first time ordering from e-trailer. Shipped fast, great communication and they even price matched a competitors price. I have more parts to order and they will get my business. Great instructions with video made the install go easy. Thanks
by: David 01/28/2021
The baseplate worked well. Good fit and easy to install.
by: Douglas03/21/2022
2005 Jeep Cherokee
order was recieved very quickly, and had good instruction booklet included. I installed it in about 8 hours time, going at a leisurley pace, wanted to be thorough. I did have to purchase 1 of the 1.5 inch long, 3/8x16 pitch bolts from local Ace hardware store. The necessary 13/32 drill bit is also a of an unusual size, but fortunately I did have that size in my large drill set. All in all a good setup for my 2005 jeep Gr Cherokee, ready to hit the road.
by: Rick10/10/2019
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Very straight forward, should include the [video] link makes the entire process very simple.
Perhaps in the future you might include that 13/32 drill bit & a tube of red lock-tight.
I had to take a couple hours To drive into town to get those things ( it may cost you folks 3-5$ to include those items, but would be a great customer convenience
by: rocky b.12/03/2013
Roadmaster
Installation better than Roadmaster brand. Looks better than Roadmaster when installed.
by: Jeff M.03/25/2020
Install was smooth and all parts that were needed was included in package. Works good behind our motorhome.
by: JRay05/08/2017
Easy bolt on..... Besure to have a quality new drill bit for the job.
by: JOHNNY12/07/2016
Excellent transaction , staff was friendly and very helpful.Your site is my go to when I need something or just getting info and ideas. Thanks
by: Chris08/30/2016
Went on in about an hour. Didn't fit as well as I hoped, but well enough.
by: james mueller01/20/2017
Everything went on without any problems, Fit could not have been better! Very easy to install!
by: Jason 08/05/2021
by: Vance 07/22/2021
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
by: Nigel 07/09/2021
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by: Rod04/13/2023
The size of the box terrified me but I had to do this one myself.
This project is not for the faint of heart. When you think about what could go wrong you could wet yourself. I went with my gut and just opened the box. Hmmm, packaged very well with everything you need for the install. No going to the hardware store for this or that. Sat there with a cold sarsaparilla and read the very detailed instructions, went back to the etrailer web site and checked out some vids and pics. Hmm, it didn’t seem that daunting of a job. On my 04 Lexus GX470 most of the holes were drilled. Before I knew it 5 hours had past and I owned a toad! I took it to my local Rv service center for an inspection and it was deemed safe to use.
This thing is awesome, tracs straight as an arrow.
Now, I have to figure out this diode lighting kit. Camping is fun! Yah!!! :) Noah and etrailer made this a tolerable project. I urge everyone to take advantage of the resources that are on this sight. I always learn something when I’m there. See y’all on the trail….Rod
by: Me Mac Mini 2009 cooper05/02/2023
Well, I'm glad I'm good with tools, grinders, drills, and such. It was not just bolt-on dal. The car grill was able to be used any longer as it was too tight of a fit. Some of the lower fascia had to be trimmed and also removed OEM nuts from the front, the angle wouldn't allow the stock nuts to work. But in the end, I got to work out. So prepare to spend around 4-6 hours playing with it to get it to work. I am positive it's going to work as intended.
by: Al12/20/2022
everything bolted up easy, i simply drilled hole’s into were needed and supplied my own bolts straight through for easy installation.
by: Stewart04/18/2024
This kit fit well, had decent instructions, and performed perfectly every time once installed. If doing the install yourself, you'll need some metal fabrication tools to notch the D-ring plates behind the bumper but it's not complicated, just a little time consuming depending on the tools you're using. The look is also a little weird on the front of a new Bronco since you're losing the burly bumper D-rings, but it's a well engineered setup overall. I only used the tow bar setup a couple times before the vehicle was lost in a wildfire so I can't comment on the longevity, but I have no doubt it would still be working fine today.
by: Ron10/14/2022
I am really happy, not only with the product but the customer care I received. Very quick and helpful!!
I would make one suggestion. Take the headlights out when doing this on a Chevy Cobalt. It will make it much easier to get to the 3 bolt holding the fender to the fascia.
by: Jonathon03/14/2024
I will start with the people that work here at etrailer are great to deal with and very helpful! These baseplates for my 2023 bronco have been great. i bought and installed myself. install pretty straight forward. and these work great for flat towing my bronco behind my motorhome.
by: Deborah04/20/2023
eTrailer was very helpful in choosing the correct hitch for our rv and car. They also provided a special brake application in the car that makes it super easy for toad braking.
I am 72, and I hook up this toad and pull it with confidence. The instructions to hook up the toad was presented with ease. They knew exactly what they were doing, and we didn't rush through the demonstration. I would recommend eTrailer to anyone.
by: David A.03/06/2024
Installed successfully on my 2024 Trax LT. However, with respect to the following installation steps, I made some changes:
All - Don't use a reciprocating saw! An oscillating tool and saw attachment works best, allowing more precise cuts.
Step #8 - After consultation with BlueOx Tech Support, I elected to re-install the plastic shroud. Wasn't difficult and I felt better about maintaining the integrity of the original equipment.
Step #28 - I moved the temperature sensor to a forward facing position in the grill section directly above the baseplate.
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view full answer... - Will the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Part # BX1123 Work on a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Diesel EngineYes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1123 will work with your 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has a diesel engine. The installation will be the same as models with a gas engine except for moving a few lines with zip ties which can be seen in the attached installation video of the above base plates on a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with diesel engine. If you would like for me to recommend any additional parts to complete your flat towing setup please let me know what those parts are and...
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David
1/29/2022
After a year of use the baseplate are still working well and I am very happy with them.