RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter

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• How to Flat-Tow a 2000 Jeep Cherokee using the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit Part # 1418-1
  
• If you need to replace the removable arms for the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # 1418-1 that you have on your 2000 Jeep Cherokee then you are going to want to use the Roadmaster Replacement Arms for Base Plate Kits part # RM-ARMS. Unfortunately, I do not have any way for you to attach your Smittybilt Tow Bar to the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit. You may be able to use something like the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 but as we have not tested...
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• Base Plate Kit and Adapter Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Buick Envision with a Demco Tow Bar
  
• We have exactly what you need to flat tow your 2017 Buick Envision with a Demco Aluminator, Commander, Dominator, Excalibar, or Kwik-Tow tow bar. I recommend using the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-523188-4 along with the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033. This was designed for people in your situation who already have some equipment. Please note that a complete flat towing setup includes the tow bar and base plate kit, as well as safety cables,...
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• How to Use a Blue Ox Tow Bar with the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit on a 2012 Mini Clubman S
  
• The correct Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit for your 2012 Mini Clubman S with a manufacturer date of 05/12 is part # 521879-1A, not part # 521880-1. You can use most Blue OX Tow Bars which are listed for you below with this base plate kit so long as you also purchase the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 and the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit part # RM-201. Acclaim Adventurer Aladdin Alexxa Allure Alpha Ambassador Aventa Aventa II Aventa...
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• Can You Connect a Blue Ox Tow Bar to a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
  
• Yes, to adapt your Blue Ox tow bar to Roadmaster base plates for your 2004 Honda CR-V like the part # 1541-1 that you referenced you would want the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033. I attached an FAQ with a chart that shows all of the different base plate adapter kits we offer. I also attached an FAQ on flat towing for you to check out.
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• Pintle Style Tow Bar for 2005 Jeep Liberty
  
• There are pintle style tow bars available, but the Blue Ox Acclaim # BX4330 would not be one of them. Instead, I recommend the Blue Ox Allure Tow Bar # BX7460P which will attach to pintle-style trailer hitches, has a 10,000 lb capacity and even comes with safety cables. The Allure fits Blue Ox removable-tab base plates that are spaced between 23" and 30" apart on center, or can be used with Roadmaster base plates with Tow Bar Adapter # RM-033.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Behind an RV
  
• If you want to go with a Blue Ox tow bar then first you will need Blue Ox base plates for your 2003 Jeep Wrangler. If your Jeep has the factory double tube bumper you can use # BX1120 for fixed arms or # BX1124 which has removable arms. Both of these base plates will also work with Rugged Ridge aftermarket bumpers. If your Jeep has the factory single tube bumper then you can use # BX1124. All of these base plates are compatible with the Adventurer tow bar # BX7322. For safety cables...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Behind and RV
  
• I double-checked with Roadmaster and base plates # 1169-1 are indeed the correct base plates for your 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder. They are actually listed for 2000 to 2003 models. On the 2000 to 2002 models you will need to remove the grill for installation. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2, # RM-520. It is rated for 6,000 pounds so it can handle the MR2 with ease. You will also need safety cables # RM-643. For lighting I recommend a simple magnetic kit # C-ATL20A because...
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• Tow Bars Compatible with Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plates and Demco Excalibur Tow Bar Compatibility
  
• The Roadmaster EZ5 baseplats are not compatible with the Demco tow bars. The only tow bars compatible other than the Roadmaster tow bars which do not need an adapter are the Blue Ox tow bars when using the # BX88185 adapter. The Demco Excalibur tow bar is compatible with the Standard Roadmaster baseplates using the # RM-033 adapter you mentioned. It is also compatible with the Roadmaster EZ, EZ2, EZ4, and XL base plates using the # RM-032 adapter. It is also compatible with Blue Ox...
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• Can Roadmaster Base Plates be Used with Blue Ox Tow Bars to Flat Tow a 1998 Chevy Lumina
  
• We do have adapters to allow the Roadmaster Base Plates, # 172-5, to work with Blue Ox tow bars. If you have an Aventa, Aventa II, Kar Bar, Aladdin, Alexxa, or Acclaim RV-mounted tow bar, or an A-frame Blue Ox tow bar with 1 or 3 pronged attachments, you can use RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, # RM-033 or # RM-032. Base plate installation can be moderately difficult, but if you have experience with automotive projects you will be able to perform the installation...
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• Components Needed To Flat-Tow 1993 Mazda Miata Behind Motorhome
  
• You sure can flat-tow your 1993 Miata behind your motorhome. Since we only offer Roadmaster base plates for your vehicle you have a couple options. I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 711-4. If you decide you want to go with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, part # BX7365, you will need the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bars Adapter, part # RM-033. Then you will need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, part # RM-201. If you decide this is too many components...
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• What is Needed to Attach a Tow Bar to a 1994 Geo Tracker
  
• It sound like you need a base plate kit for your 1994 Geo Tracker in order to attach a tow bar for flat towing. If that is the case then the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 will not work in this manner as it is designed to adapt a RoadMaster base plate to a Blue Ox or Demco tow bar. If you have such then the hardware that you need is included. Instead you are going to want to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX3503 if you have a Blue Ox...
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• Features of Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar BX7420
  
• Both Roadmaster and Blue Ox make quality tow bars and related components like base plates for flat towing. You can refer to the two linked articles for a comparison of their features but I can tell you our installers do like the Blue Ox equipment. However, there are also a wide range of adapters available to allow use of a Roadmaster base plate with a Blue Ox towbar, and vice-versa, since there are many products in use and not everyone is starting from scratch with their flat towing set-up. If...
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• Recommended Base Plates and Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic
  
• The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1725 is confirmed to fit the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. I contacted Blue Ox and they believe it will fit the 2017 as well but have not tested it with the 2017 as of yet. So at this time I can only recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-523185-4 and EZ5 # RM-523185-5 for your Spark. For a wiring kit that uses the Spark's lights without tapping into its wiring use # RM-155. I've attached an install video on a 2016 Sonic that is a similar process. Our most popular...
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• Blue Ox Base Plates for 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  
• The Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter, part # RM-033 is not included with the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar. You would only need the adapter if your Jeep is already equipped with the Roadmaster Base Plates. If you do not yet have the base plates for your Jeep, we now carry Blue Ox base plates. For a C-channel bumper, use base plate part # BX1118, or # BX1120 for a double-tube bumper. When possible, it is best to use a tow bar and base plate from the same manufacturer. To...
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• Blue Ox Base Plate and Tow Bar Compatibility with a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
  
• The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1709, for your 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer is rated for more than 5,000 lbs. Blue Ox states that the weight capacity of their base plates are designed to match the weight capacity of the vehicle they are installed on. The 5,000 lb limitation is if you are using a base plate adapter like part # RM-033 which allows you to use a tow bar from one manufacturer and base plates from another. If you use the Blue Ox base plates and a Blue Ox tow bar rated for...
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• Adapters for the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar with Blue Ox Adapters
  
• No, this part is for the old style Sterling Tow bars and will not fit the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates, item # RM-525. If you need the ends for your tow bar you will need the RoadMaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter, item # RM-031. If you need the ends to adapt RoadMaster base plates to your Blue Ox adapted tow bar then you will need the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, item # RM-033 or the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter, item #...
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• What Parts are Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Chevy Tahoe Behind a Motor Home
  
• The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the vehicle owners manual to determine if your 2007 Chevy Tahoe can be flat towed and if there are any specific requirements, restrictions, or recommendations. As long as your Tahoe isn't a hybrid model use base plate kit # DM9518200. I like the Demco kits beause there's nothing to remove when you're not towing and you can barely see them on the vehicle. For a compatible tow bar use the Excali-Bar # DM9511009 which is rated for...
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• Can the Roadmaster to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bar Adapter Mount to Flat Bumper on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler
  
• The Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, # RM-033, that you referenced must be attached to base plates. The bumper on your 2006 Jeep Wrangler is not rated for towing. I pulled the adapter from my warehouse and found that this adapter measures 33 inches wide x 2 inches tall. For your Jeep you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1120, without having to use an adapter for your Blue Ox tow bar. I verified with Blue Ox that these base plates will fit your Jeep...
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• Will the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Adapter # RM-033 Work with the Blue OX Tow Bar and Jeep YJ
  
• Along with the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, item # RM-033, you will also need the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 1409-1, for your 1993 Jeep Wrangler. These base plates attach to the U-channel bumper on most Jeep Wranglers and the adapter will then be used to attach the Blue Ox Aventa II tow bar. Some items you may need to make your Jeep YJ ready to be towed are recommended below. If you do not already have them you will need the RoadMaster...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Ford Ranger with a 1989 Lazy Days Motorhome
  
• You will need a custom base plate kit designed specifically to work on your 2011 Ford Ranger. If you have 4WD model or a Sport 2WD model you would want the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 477-1. If you have an XL or XLT 2WD model you would want the part # 477-5. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Ford F-250HD 4X4 7.3 Liter Behind an RV
  
• There are many configurations of the 1997 Ford F-250HD 4x4 7.3 so it will depend on how much your truck weighs. The Excali-Bar tow bar, # DM9511009, is rated for 10,500 pounds so if the truck is under that you can use it. It is likely that it is less than 10,500 pounds but it is worth mentioning! For base plates you would need to use # 458-1 if your truck does not have a front anti-sway bar. If you use the 458-1 base plates then you would also need adapter # BX88185 to use the Avail...
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• Which Roadmaster to Demco Tow Bar Adapter Needed
  
• By the photo you kindly provided, you have a nearly complete Roadmaster Base Plate Quick Disconnect Assembly. It looks like you're missing at least one linchpin, part # RM-910024. According to my Roadmaster representative, the # RM-032 adapter is compatible with your Demco Commander tow bar.
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• Recommended Components For Flat-Towing 2005 Honda CR-V Behind Motorhome
  
• there are 5 thing needed when you are flat-towing a vehicle. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for the towed vehicle, and most states now require a supplemental brake system. If you like the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar, part # BX7322, I recommend using Blue Ox base plates as well, like part # BX2238. This eliminates the hassle of using an adapter that allows you to be able to use different manufacturers for base plates and tow bars. You mentioned the RoadMaster...
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• Are Blue Ox Base Plates With Removable Tabs Available for a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  
• The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX2166, is the only Blue Ox base plate kit that is available for your 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, but it does not have removable tabs. You may be interested in the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 474-1. This base plate kit includes removable draw bars and is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. You could also get the Roadmaster to Blue Ox Adapter, # RM-033, to use the Roadmaster base plate kit with Blue Ox tow bars. If you were looking for any...
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• Base Plates Needed to Connect to Blue Ox Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevrolet Astro
  
• We do not have any Blue Ox base plates available for your 2000 Chevrolet Astro but we do have Roadmaster base plates that can use adapters to connect to some Blue Ox tow bars. If your Astro has 2-wheel drive, part # 3138-1 is the correct base plate kit. If it's 4-wheel drive you'll need part # 184-15. If you have either the Blue Ox Alpha, Aventa, Aventa II, Aventa LX, Kar Bar, Aladdin, Alexxa, or Acclaim for your tow bar, you can then use the Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bars...
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• How to Use a Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar with a Roadmaster EZ4/EZ5 Base Plate Kit on a 2004 Jeep Wrangler
  
• In order to use the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part # BX7420 with a Roadmaster EZ4/EZ5 Base Plate Kit that you have on your 2004 Jeep Wrangler you are going to want to use the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 with the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit part # RM-201. The Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter part # RM-032 that you referenced is not a fit for the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar.
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• Adapter Needed for a Blue OX Alexxa BX7435 Tow Bar On a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
  
• You can use either of the Roadmaster tow bar adapters to connect your Alexxa BX7435 tow bar to the Roadmaster XL Base Plates # 199-5. If you choose the # RM-033 adapter you will also need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, item # RM-201, which will allow the tow bar to be easily disconnected. If you choose the # RM-032 adapter you will not need the addition of the quick disconnects and one side of the adapter bar will stay attached to the Blue Ox tow bar when disconnected.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 GMC Terrain FWD Behind A Motor Home
  
• The 2011 GMC Terrain FWD can be flat towed behind your motorhome if you have the six speed automatic transmission. Also, you are correct, the Discrete Logic Ignition Switch fuse (fuse #32) needs to be removed from the instrument panel fuse box. The instrument panel fuse box is located on the passenger side of the center console, behind a cover. That fuse needs to be removed to keep the battery from being drained when towing. With that done you should be able to flat tow your Terrain with...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1988 Suzuki Samurai Behind an RV
  
• No, the Roadmaster adapter # RM-033 itself isn't base plates. It is an adapter that attaches to Roadmaster base plates and allows you to then use certain Blue Ox and Demco tow bars. For actual base plates for the 1988 Suzuki Samurai we have Roadmaster base plates # 1003-1 and Blue Ox base plates # BX3501. If you go with the Roadmaster base plates I recommend the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520. Or if you are looking for a more economical option I recommend the Tracker # RM-020. The Tracker...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Nissan Versa Behind Motorhome
  
• Yes, to flat tow your 2015 Nissan Versa behind a motorhome you can use Roadmaster Base Plates, # RM-52357-4A, which you reference, along with the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar, part # BX7420. You will also need a RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033. Next you will need lights on the Versa. If you will not be towing it frequently then I recommend a magnetic kit like # C-ATL20A. If you will be towing it often I recommend kit # 154-792-118158. I have linked instructions...
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