Blue Ox Base Plate for 2013 Dodge 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab
Question:
Hi I have a Blue-Ox Model BX7365 that I used on my jeep. I’m now setting up a 2013 Dodge Tradesman Quad cab curb weight is 5226. Can I still use this tow bar with the truck? Can you also recommend a base plate for
asked by: Allen S
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can still use your Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380 with a 2013 Dodge 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab. It has to be 4WD though. You can not flat-tow a 2WD 2013 Dodge 1500 no matter what trim you have. If you have 4WD you are good to go and will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX2409. This base plate kit has removable arms but will require you to trim into your bumper fascia.
Since you are changing vehicles you will also need a new wiring kit. I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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