Time Required to Install Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX2261

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How long should a BX2261 base plate and accompanying wire kit take to install in hours. What is the suggested time estimated by Blue Ox? Thank you!

asked by: Frank O

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For a first-time base plate installer we estimate that the total time required to mount the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2261 to be a good 5 to 6 hours (half a day, let's call it). Our installers who have the benefit of having done this many times typically complete a base plate install in 2 or 3 hours.

expert reply by: Adam R

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