What Blue Ox Base Plate Do I Need for a 2016 Ford F-150?
Question:
I have acquired a Blue Ox BX7365 tow bar to tow my 2016 F150 Crewcab 4x4. I need a recommendation for the proper base plate. Will this work with the proper base plate, thanks
asked by: Brian S
Expert Reply:
That's a nice acquisition there it'll definitely work. To connect your older model Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar item # BX7380 to your 2016 Ford F-150 you will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BO74FR. This custom fit kit has removable arms that when detached will have the front of your F-150 looking as close to factory as possible.
We had a 2016 F-150 in the shop awhile back and installed the Blue Ox item # BO74FR on it. I have linked the installation video below so you can see how to get it set up and what it looks like once installed.
Some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2016 Ford F-150 are listed below:
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Charge Line - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25
Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency item # BLU37TR
High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
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- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
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