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Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Standard and Crossbar-Style Base Plates
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Standard and Crossbar-Style Base Plates

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Adapts your Roadmaster standard or crossbar-style base plate so you can hook up your Blue Ox tow bar. Includes crossbar. 1-800-940-8924 to order Blue Ox accessories and parts part number BX88178 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Blue Ox products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Standard and Crossbar-Style Base Plates. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Blue Ox Accessories and Parts - BX88178

  • Tow Bar
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  • Blue Ox to Roadmaster
  • Blue Ox

Adapts your Roadmaster standard or crossbar-style base plate so you can hook up your Blue Ox tow bar. Includes crossbar.


Features:

  • Lets you use your Blue Ox tow bar with Roadmaster standard and crossbar-style (XL and EZ series) base plates
  • Results in 24" spacing between brackets
  • Made in the USA
  • 1-Year warranty


BX88178 Blue Ox Towbar to Road Master Baseplate Bracket Adapter with Crossbar

Installation Details BX88178 Installation instructions


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Video of Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Standard and Crossbar-Style Base Plates

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Video Transcript for Review of Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket - BX88178

Hello neighbors, Steve here with etrailer.com. Folks, today we're looking at our Blue Ox tow bar adapter bracket for the Roadmaster standard and crossbar style base plates. That's right folks, so with this adapter bracket, you can use your Blue Ox tow bar with your Roadmaster standard and crossbar style, the XL and EZ series base plates. So the result is gonna give you a 24 inch spacing in between the brackets. This is made here in the US, has a nice one year warranty. You get all the mounting hardware required and obviously the Blue Ox tow bar adapter bracket itself.

Now you can simply pop off the bar itself if it was installed on the vehicle, this is gonna fall right now, but if it was installed, you pull the pin out. And now that I've got it off, that's what one of those guys looks like. And again, this would be on the other side of the installation and I'm gonna go ahead and put that back in here. And then you would simply put your clip in place and clip it back. Sorry, I got this balanced here.

So basically that's what's gonna look like more or less when it's set up on the vehicle. Those clips, as you can see, they have a warning, kind of clear, hard plastic on 'em. They basically inform you how to set them up and make sure you're installing those clips correctly. A lot of people unfortunately turn 'em the wrong way and sometimes they can fall out over time and stuff. So make sure you're checking the instructions, how to use the product and you should have no problems whatsoever.

So a great addition, let's say you've already got one kind of tow bar and you got a different vehicle that maybe already has the Roadmaster set up or that kind of thing, the base plate. Now you can still keep your Blue Ox tow bar with this adapter and be on your road. Well folks, I'm Steven, thanks so much for your time. Nice product, again made here in the US. Great powder coat finish over steel.

It's gonna last a long time and you won't have to worry about rust or corrosion. Stay safe out there when you're flat towing and have a great day.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

15 reviews
Adapts your Roadmaster standard or crossbar-style base plate so you can hook up your Blue Ox tow bar. Includes crossbar.

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Excellent product , fits perfectly

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Luc

9/1/2024

The adapter is working well , it fits perfectly, I pull my MX5 each time we go camping



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the service was outstanding . very pleased with the quick service. your experts provided me with a great tow bar system when others said it couldn't be done. I am recommending you to all my towing friends. keep up the good work



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The tow bar was delivered on time and it was of very good quality. My only complaint was that the installation instructions were not really clear and printed in a small font. (It would have been helpful to have a video.) But I figured it out and everything fit perfectly. I have used the tow bar several times with no problems.



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This worked well for the crossover of the Roadmaster Base Plate to the Blue Ox Tow Bar. Fit fine and easy to use.



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I'm very happy with my base plate and all adapter pieces for my tow bar. Being very satisfied that all hardware was there. If I ever need any other products I will sure look you guys up. Thanks also for shipping my products in a very timely manner.



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Bolted right up, the only issue was having to look up the torque specs for the bolts. Surprised the page wasn't included.

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Terry R.

9/24/2015

we leave it in place and made a cover. great



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Sales person helped get right products I needed the quality was excellent it fit perfect and easy installation was kept posted when shipped and follow up was good thanks



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you guys and gals are the best. It is a pleasure dealing with you. I am a very pleased again. The tow bar fit perfect shipping was fast and price was right. Thanks again Pete



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Exactly as described and shipped out as promised! Highly recommend E-Trailer!



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Came quick, looks good, Great Price, have not installed yet!



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Very fast delivery. Very happy. Would recommend
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Part installed in no time!!!



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Easy to store and use , price was very good..



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    Hey Don, for your 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 you'd want the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit part # RM48GR which is a confirmed fit. Since you have a Blue Ox tow bar you would need the base plate adapter kit part # BX88178 to connect the two. It sounds like you have the braking system already taken care of so next you'd need a lighting solution like the diode kit part # RM-15267 and you'd be set in that regard.
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  • Which Base Plate Adapter for Blue Ox Tow Bar and Roadmaster or Demco Baseplates on 2021 Jeep JLU
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  • How To Use a Blue Ox Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
    It is super easy to attach a Blue Ox Tow Bar to a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit. If you have the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit like part # 1555-5 then you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter part # BX88178 but if you have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit like part # 1555-3 then you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter part # BX88185.
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  • Does etrailer Carry Replacement Blue Ox Parts for Blue Ox Base Plate Kits
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  • Adapter Compatible with Roadmaster Base Plates and Blue Ox Tow Bar
    There are a couple of options to convert your Blue Ox Tow Bar to your Roadmaster Base Plates: -Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter Brackets # BX88185 -Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter # RM-032 (for EZ and XL Base Plates) -Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter # BX88178 I've attached some videos and an article with the chart showing compatibility.
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  • Adapter from Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar to Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit on 2007 Jeep Wrangler
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  • Will Roadmaster XL Base Plates Fit a Blue Ox Aventa II Tow Bar on a 2007 Saturn Vue
    You can use either adapter, # RM-033 or # BX88178. The difference is that the Blue Ox brand adapter comes with quick disconnects. The Roadmaster adapter does not so to use it with Roadmaster XL or EZ style base plates, you would need to add them, # RM-201. However, there is a third alternative that comes from Roadmaster. It is the same thing as RM-033 but it comes with the quick disconnects. It is # RM-032. So out of all these options I would go with # RM-032 since it is least expensive.
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    Yes, there are adapters available which allow you to use Blue Ox tow bars with Roadmaster base plates, though the application depends on which tow bar and base plate you have. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter Brackets # BX88185 works with Blue Ox motor-home-mounted tow bars and fits Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX base-plate models. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter # BX88178 fits Roadmaster XL, EZ and standard base-plate...
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  • How to Connect Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
    If the Roadmaster base plate is the crossbar style you'd need the adapter part # BX88178 or if it's the direct connect style # BX88185. The Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-523160-5 that you referenced is a direct connect style so it would require the # BX88185.
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  • Adapter to use a Blue Ox Aladdin Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2000 Mazda Miata
    We do have the adapter needed to use the Roadmaster base plates # 711-4 with the Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar. You will need adapter # BX88178. In addition to the base plates and tow bar, you will also need safety cables unless you still have the ones that originally came with the tow bar. If you do need some you can use # RM-643. The Miata will also need a lighting solution. I recommend going with a simple magnetic kit like # RM-2120. This will bypass the vehicle wiring so you will not have...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Honda Civic
    Since the only Blue Ox base plate kit for your 2005 Honda Civic has fixed arms you would want to go with the Roadmaster kit part # 521537-1 and then use the adapter part # BX88178 to allow your Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 to attach to it. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-154, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight assemblies. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector...
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  • Adapter Needed To Connect The Roadmaster 411-1 Baseplate To A Blue Ox Tow Bar
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Honda Element SC
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  • How to Connect Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plates to Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar
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    I will be happy to get you set up with what you will need to connect your Blue Ox Avail tow bar # BX7420 to the Roadmaster base plates # 524432-1 on your 2016 Ford C-Max. All you will need is adapter # BX88178. The adapter attaches to the base plate arms and the tow bar attaches to the adapter. With that adapter in place you will be good to go!
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  • How To Use Blue Ox Tow Bar On 1999 Toyota Corolla
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Hyundai Accent with Blue Ox Tow Bar
    The Demco base plate kit part number # DM9518306 does not fit your 2016 Hyundai Accent but I do have a great solution with the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 521634-1 but you would also need the adapter part # BX88178 to connect to your Blue Ox tow bar.
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  • How to Use Blue Ox Tow Bar With Roadmaster Base Plates on 2005 Honda CR-V
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  • How To Use Blue Ox Tow Bar with the Roadmaster Cross Style Base Plate Kit
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  • Availability of Base Plate Adapter For Towing 2003 Mini Cooper Using A Demco Tow Bar
    No worries. You can use the Blue Ox # BX1303 tow bar, and then use a # BX88178 adapter. The adapter will allow your Demco Aluminator, Excali-bar or Kwik-Tow towbar to work with the Roadmaster base plates. To complete your flat towing system, you'll also need safety cables like # RM-643. You will also need a lighting solution so the lights on the towed vehicle work in tandem with those of the RV. Custer offers a simple wireless solution, part # LIW-LDTL. The fact that absolutely no cutting...
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    According to my contact at Hopkins Manufacturing, the # HM20010 break away switch you referenced would be a good choice to replace your damaged breakaway switch. For a Roadmaster base plate kit you would need the part # 4408-1 which has been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Ford Edge. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. For an adapter you would want the part # BX88178 to adapt the base plate to your Blue Ox tow bar. For a diode kit you would want the part # RM-152....
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