Choosing the Right Tow Bars Video

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…

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

For your 2013 or 2014 Ram 1500, the first thing you need for your flat towing set-up is the baseplate. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit #RM-52289-5 unless you have the Sport or Express model in which case I recommend the Roadmaster MX…

Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

Yes, the Blue Ox base plate kit part #BLU85CR that you referenced is sold as a set that includes a left and right hand assembly.

Sure thing, and there are a number of other parts you'll need to flat tow your 2023 Cadillac Escalade with your Blue Ox Apollo Non-Binding Tow Bar #BX7470. Those parts include base plates, wiring, a battery disconnect, and a supplemental braking…

Here are the steps to prepare your 2023 Ford Bronco Big Bend for flat towing. The transfer case and transmission will be in neutral with the ignition off. This information is in your owners manual. Switching Neutral Tow On 1.Switch your vehicle to…

For a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock Edition the Roadmaster base plate kit you can use is part #1444-3 which will fit your Hard Rock so long as you do NOT have the American Expedition Vehicles bumper. The linked video shows installation of this…

The main difference between the #RAS3611 and #RAS3611-HD is the capacity. The regular system has a 2,000 lb weight capacity while the HD system is 3,000 lbs. I would choose the HD system for the additional support. The lowest tension setting on the…

While we do not sell 2016 Smart fortwo vehicles that are prepped to flat-tow, we do offer the parts you need for flat-towing an existing 2016 Smart fortwo you own. If you are planning to flat-tow a 2016 Smart fortwo with an automatic transmission on…

You would not lock out the steering on the vehicle being flat towed. Doing so would cause the wheels to scrub (drag sideways) when turning. The steering needs to be unlocked and the wheels will turn accordingly and straightened back out when needed.…

You will need the 1" Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters #BX88358 mounted on your 15,000LB Blue Ox Tow Bar #BX7470. These adapters will replace the standard knuckle on the end of the tow bar. You will need to ensure your tabs are no more than…