How To Use Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plate

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Roadmaster Tow Bar to Demco Base Plates Adapter Item # RM-034 Will this work Roadmaster BX7420 Avail Tow Bar

asked by: Mike M

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If you have the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar part # BX7420 and need to use this with Roadmaster base plates you'll need to use either the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter part # BX88178 for the crossbar style (EZ, XL) or part # BX88185 for the direct connect style (EZ5, MS, and MX).

expert reply by: Conner L

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From what I can find in the online owner's manual your 1997 Ford F-250 can be towed with four wheels down if you have a lever-operated transfer case. There are some steps listed in the manual to follow before flat towing, so you'll need to…

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Answer 2

There are many configurations of the 1997 Ford F-250HD 4x4 7.3 so it will depend on how much your truck weighs. The Excali-Bar tow bar, #DM9511008, is rated for 7,500 pounds so if the truck is under that you can use it. It is likely that it is less…

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There is an adapter that will allow you to use your Ready Brute Elite tow bar with a Roadmaster base plate kit. It is the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter item #RM-032. However, you will need to use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item #RM37RR…

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Roadmaster does not currently have a compatible adapter but Blue Ox does make an adapter that is compatible with an NSA Ready Brute Elite tow bar, part #BX88297. For your 2009 Honda CR-V you would need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX2246. This base…

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Answer 5

The base plate kit that I recommend for you to use on your 1997 Ford F-250 4x4 is the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit #456-1. This kit has removable arms that allow you to have a nice clean look when not flat towing. The Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 All…

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Answer 6

The reverse light pin on a traditional 7-way trailer connector, like part #PK11893 or a factory connector if that's what you have on your 2018 Ram, is the center pin. Take a look at the picture I attached that shows all the pin functions. To add…

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Welcome back! There are no confirmed custom base plate fits for the 1996 Ford F-350 trucks so in order to flat tow it you would need to have Blue Ox universal base plates #BX88266 installed. A professional installation is recommended. For a…

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In order to flat tow your 2022 Ford F-250 you will need a base plate, tow bar, wiring, and supplemental braking system. It looks like you can flat tow your truck as long as you have the 4 wheel drive model. Make sure to consult your owner's…

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Answer 9

The problem that you are going to run into no matter what 7-Way you want to put on your trailer is that the color of the wires used is not standardized. Trailer manufacturers or people who rewire their trailers at any point can use any color they…

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Answer 10

You link to #C59HR, the Curt Tow Bar Extension Cord w/ Socket. This connects the 7-way, blade-style connector from an RV to the 6-way round connector used for towed vehicles. This drops the black wire, the battery hot lead.

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Answer 11

On both a 7-Way and 4-Way trailer connector the brake lights and turn signals are on the same circuit so it is strange that the brake lights aren't working. But, brake lights draw more constant power than the running lights or the turn signals so…

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Answer 12

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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