2022 Ford F-150 Curt and Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Comparison
Question:
What is the difference between the Curt and Blue Ox base plates for my 2022 F-150? They look similar. Will they both work with the same tow bars?
asked by: Bev
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Curt # C48JR and Blue Ox # BLU33FR base plate kits that fit your 2022 Ford F-150 are essentially the same thing, just branded differently. They are both compatible with the same tow bars and have the same functions.
For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components I recommend the following:
Blue Ox Alpha 2 - # BX7380 (with safety cables)
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - # BLU33FR
Roadmaster Wiring Kit - # RM-152-1676-7
Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25
Roadmaster InvisiBrake System - # RM-8700
Relay Kit - # RM-88400
Stop Light Switch Kit - # RM-751000 (if you have adjustable pedals)
I'm also attaching a link to our helpful article about high-low adapters where you can see how to determine if you need one, as well as a link to the high-low selection for you to filter through.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
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Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- CURT
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 30 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
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- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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