Installation Instructions For The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3815

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Hello Any chance I can get the installation procedure on the BX3815 VW kit? I want to install and see what is involved. Thanks much.

asked by: David D

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I've attached the installation instructions for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3815 below to help give you a better idea of what would be required for the installation ahead of time.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

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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If your Carson trailer uses a standard spindle, you will need the Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly, #84550BX. This hub assembly includes lug nuts, L68149 inner bearing and race, L44649 outer bearing and race, grease cap and grease seal. If you have a…

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You are correct, the Easy Grease Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased #AKIHUB-545-35-EZ-K will work as a replacement for your trailer. Since the inner diameter of the grease seal on these hubs is slightly smaller you…

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Typically mobile home axles use spindles that are very hard to fit hub/drums to because they are designed for one time use. To determine if the #8-174-5UC3 would fit you would need to remove your current hubs and get some exact measurement of the…

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The difference between the #BX1118 and the #BX1120 is that the BX1120 is compatible with the 1997-2005 Jeep Wrangler and the BX1118 is compatible with years 1997-2002 Jeep Wranglers. For your 1997 Jeep Wrangler I would get the #BX1120 Baseplate…

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The only measurement I would need is the overall width of the slide-out including the flanges or trim around the perimeter of the slide-out. So if that measurement were 72 inches overall then you would use a 6-1/2 foot option such as #LCV000165063.…

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I did some research on your 2010 Kia Soul with the manual transmission and found that it can be flat towed. Models with automatic transmissions cannot be flat towed and must be towed with a tow dolly like part #RM-2050-1. I recommend checking the…

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I was not able to find the owner's manual for the 2007 VW Beetle but from my research it looks like it can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground if it has a manual transmission. You would want to check your owner's manual to be sure…

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According to my research, the automatic transmission equipped 2006 VW Beetle can be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster #RM-2050-1 you referenced. I would urge you to confirm this for yourself by consulting your owner's manual or checking…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Hey Ed! It looks like you put together a great list of parts. I'm going to list everything out here with links so it is all in one place, including my suggestions. For a complete setup you will need the following: -etrailer Invisible Base Plate…

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