Purpose of Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter and Roadmaster Adapter Kit for Blue Ox

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What is the difference between the RO64FR and the BX88185

asked by: Richard

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Each are an adapter. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter, # BX88185 lets you use your Blue Ox tow bar with Roadmaster base plates. This works with direct connect base plates such as the EZ5, MS, and MX series base plates, but don't work with crossbar style baseplate kits.

The Roadmaster Adapter Kit for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars, # RO64FR is a kit that adapts Blue Ox motorhome-mounted tow bars to Roadmaster direct-connect-style baseplates or to a crossbar style baseplates.

expert reply by: Michael R

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If you have a motorhome mounted tow bar then you will need to use the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter part #RM-031 for attaching to Blue Ox Base Plates. If you have a vehicle mounted tow bar then you will need to use the RoadMaster…

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Answer 2

Tow bars are not vehicle specific except in terms of weight capacity but it is generally easiest to use a tow bar and base plate from the same maker since this avoids the hassle and expense of the adapters that are needed to join parts from different…

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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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The Roadmaster base plate kit part #1444-3 can be used with a Blue Ox tow bar but you would need to use the adapter part #BX88185 as well.

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Answer 5

While it is recommended to use the RF Controller for Blue Ox Patriot II or Patriot 3 Supplemental Braking Systems #BLU66CR, the systems can be used without it. The Blue Ox Patriot II and Patriot 3 systems are inertia based braking systems. This means…

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Answer 6

Yes it will if you use the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Kit for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item #DM9523032. This will allow you to use your Demco Excalibur tow bar with the Roadmaster item #RM97RR you were looking at. I have linked an…

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2024 models of the Chevy Equinox have the same steps listed as the 2023 models to get the vehicle ready to flat tow: 1. Position the vehicle to be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. If equipped with AWD, engage the…

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Answer 8

That's actually a bumper that your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Jurassic Park edition did not come with from the factory so you would need to go a different route. What you have is an Oedra bumper. Since your aftermarket bumper has D-rings…

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Answer 9

I've drawn up a diagram showing the dimensions of the Roadmaster Adapter Kit for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars #RO64FR below. The pin holder portion of this adapter is 2-1/8" wide and 1-1/2" in diameter.

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Answer 10

Below is a list of things you'll need according to Roadmaster to install base plate kit #RM97RR on your 2022 Ford Maverick Second person to assist T30 Torx driver 7, 10, 13 and 15mm sockets 5/16", 3/8" and 3/4" sockets Ratchets…

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Answer 11

Yes you can use a Blue Ox tow bar with the Roadmaster base plate kits like the Direct Connect part #RM97RR that fits your 2023 Ford Maverick. It just comes down to picking the correct adapter which would be the #BX88185 and you'd be set.

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Answer 12

As you are using the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar #RM-501 you will need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit #RM37RR. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR that you found will only work with a direct connect set of tow bars…

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