Adapter Recommendation for Connecting Roadmaster MX Base Plates to a Blue Ox Tow Bar

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I just purchased a car with a roadmaster mx series hidden bracket tow system on it. Do you have an adapter that would allow me to use my blue ox tow bar with the car?

asked by: Mike

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We have just what you would need. The Blue Ox adapter kit part # BX88185 is designed specifically for your application. It is designed to convert a set of Roadmaster MX base plates to a Blue Ox tow bar so it would be perfect for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

When we installed the Roadmaster base plate kit part #RM-523162-4 on an SRX like your 2015 model we did not find that it was crushing the bumper as the bolt was torqued. I would make sure you are using a torque wrench that is calibrated.

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Answer 2

The RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part #RM-033 does not have a weight rating. The weight rating would be determined by the tow bar that you use the adapter with. For example the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part #BX4330 is…

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Answer 3

The only Roadmaster base plate kit that is available for your 2015 Cadillac SRX is the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit part #RM-523162-4. In order to use this base plate kit with most Blue Ox tow bars you will need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter part…

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Answer 4

Both Roadmaster and Blue Ox make quality tow bars and related components like base plates for flat towing. You can refer to the two linked articles for a comparison of their features but I can tell you our installers do like the Blue Ox equipment.…

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Answer 5

I pulled up the owners manual of your 2014 Cadillac SRX online and found that on page 10-84 it can be flat towed. This includes front wheel drive and all wheel drive models. You can then use the base plate kit you referenced #RM-523162-4. In addition…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

In order for your Blue Ox Alpha to work with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plates, part #RM-523160-4, you need an adapter like part #RM-032. In addition to the tow bar and base plates, you will need a system to join the tail lights of the motorhome to the…

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Answer 8

I checked with Roadmaster and Blue Ox and neither recommended putting in a charge line like item #RM-156-25 when flat towing your 2016 Cadillac SRX. However, I took a look at your owner's manual and it says you have to keep your battery…

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Answer 9

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 10

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to confirm the parts you referenced fit your 2019 Chevy Colorado and are compatible together. I have listed them below, along with any changes, and attached installation videos. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar…

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Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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