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2007 Lexus RX 350
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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BLU47XR
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has easily removable arms that offer a seamless look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis, so no welding is required. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number BLU47XR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BLU47XR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates solid attachment points so you can safely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design with twist-off arms keeps the front end clean and seamless.
  • Easy Hookup and Removal: Twist-lock arms attach or release quickly for simple setup and storage.
  • Built to Last: Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion for reliable long-term use.
  • Secure, Balanced Tow: Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to protect the chassis and suspension.
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Features to know about

Made for a Clean Front End: Hidden Base Plate with Removable Arms

If you like a clean, factory look when you’re not towing, this setup makes it easy. The hidden design keeps the front end clear of bulky brackets, and the removable arms twist out quickly when you’re done towing. Receiver covers plug into the open sockets to keep dirt and debris out and leave a finished look.

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit installed on vehicle with tow bar arms attached, showing clean hidden design for flat towing.

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit shown with arms removed, demonstrating hidden look when not towing.

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit mounted on vehicle front with attached arms showing concealed installation design.

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit shown detached from tow bar arms for concealed look when not towing vehicle.

Hook Up Fast and Simple: Twist-Lock Arms That Secure in Seconds

Connecting your tow bar doesn’t need to be a chore. Each arm slides into the receiver and locks in place with a twist—no tools or extra steps required. When you’re ready to unhook, pull the pin, rotate, and slide the arm out. It’s quick, secure, and something you can handle solo in your driveway or at the campsite.

Close-up of Blue Ox base plate twist-lock mechanism showing how removable arms attach and detach easily.

Blue Ox twist-lock receiver mechanism close-up showing removable arm connection method for base plate kit.

Built to Last Miles: Heavy-Duty Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This base plate bolts directly to the chassis with no welding required. Its sturdy steel design spreads towing forces evenly across multiple attachment points to protect your suspension from stress during long hauls. The powder-coated finish resists rust and corrosion so it’ll stay solid through thousands of towing miles.

Fits Right In: Reliable Dimensions for a Balanced Setup

The brackets are set 22" apart with a bracket height of 18-1/4", giving you consistent spacing for matching up your tow bar and accessories. Integrated mounting points make it easy to add an electrical connector plug bracket (sold separately) for neat wiring management up front.

Works with Your Current Gear: Compatible and Adaptable with Multiple Tow Bars

Already have a favorite tow bar? This base plate pairs directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. If you’re using a Roadmaster or Demco setup, simple adapters (RM-031, RM-031-5, or DM9523041, sold separately) let you hook up without changing your system. It’s a versatile way to keep your current gear working together smoothly.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 22"
  • Bracket height: 18-1/4"

Diagram showing basic components required for flat towing including tow bar, base plates, safety cables, wiring, and supplemental braking system.

  • The tow bar links your towed car to your motorhome.
  • It attaches to the custom-fit base plates that install on the frame of your towed car.
  • Safety cables ensure that your towed car does not separate from your motorhome in the event that your tow bar becomes detached.
  • Tow bar wiring allows your towed vehicle's signal lights to sync up with your motorhome's tail lights, which is required by law in most states.
  • The supplemental braking system — also required in most states — brakes your towed car when the brakes in your motorhome are activated, preventing wear on the motorhome and decreasing braking distance for your entire setup.

Warranty

  • Warranty: 3-Year warranty

BX1146 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BLU47XR Installation instructions

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Fit perfectly. Much easier to install than I anticipated. Instructions and etrailer.com videos were excellent!!!
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Excellent video explaining step by step installation instructions as it was with my previous Jeep. The only complaint I have is one side towbar pin doesn't go into the baseplate easily and requires a lot of turning, jiggling and messing around before it finally seats where you can rotate it into the locking position. If there's a fix, please let me know what I need to do. Yes, I tried both pins. They both go into the passenger side without issue and neither works the way it should on the drivers side.
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Kate F.

3/4/2026

Glad to hear the video was helpful Greg! But sorry to hear you are having issues with the driver side. I reached out to Blue Ox and this is what they said, "Possibly weld slag or a build up of power coating in that sides receiver. If both tabs go into the passenger side fine a new tab sadly wouldn’t help him. He can look in there to see if there’s some slag in that hole/slot and if its powder coating that will wear down as he uses the baseplate." Sorry there is not a better solution, but it will get better with time. Where did you go for your first trip with the new set-up?

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lways great to shop at etrailer, especially the tech experts. Royce did an awesome job with our order. Everything fit perfectly and the help video provided the guidance I needed.

We installed the baseplate on our 2023 Encore GX AWD as well as the light harness and breakaway switch. A couple of items were incorrect but Royce corrected the issues with no problems.

Thanks again etrailer!
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Heather A.

5/1/2026

The install looks great Ed! Where are you planning on taking the Encore? I will let Royce know you reached out.

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Ed V.

5/1/2026

@HeatherA Taking a short trip up to Prova Utah in couple of weeks. Then California and hopefully Chicago in the fall. EdnJudy
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Heather A.

5/1/2026

@EdV That sounds awesome. Utah is beautiful. Chicago is probably one of my favorite places to visit. Are you going to check out Wrigley?
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Ed V.

5/1/2026

Not really, I grew up in Chicago, basically 45+ years. I have been to Wrigley many times as a child and adult. We lived about 1 mile from the park. Going to see my mom who is 95 years old. Our favorite place to visit in Chicago is Navy Pier. We try to make a day of it. Thanks for asking! EdnJudy
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2017 Jeep Wrangler
Super high quality baseplate for towing by Blue Ox. Instructions, videos, shipping (one day!) and overall experience was awesome. A bit pricey but their quality and the additional support by E Trailer cannot be beat! BTW (E Trailer) the baseplate fits three different Jeep configurations but did not call out the Recon package. After looking at other brands which showed there's to fit the 3 variations AND the Recon, I figured it would fit and it DID. You should definitely upgrade to include the Recon Edition.
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2026 Ford Maverick
I looked into every brand/model available and this was the beefiest. There is cutting and trimming required on all brands, so why not get the strongest? If you're slightly handy with a toolbox, you can easily do the install yourself and save thousands.
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Mike L.

9/9/2026

Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....

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The Blue Ox base plate for my 2015 Kia Soul is well manufactured and, with a little bit of mechanical skill, easy to install. It fit perfectly without issues. Brad from etrailer provides a step-by-step installation video that is outstanding and nicely guides through the process from beginning to end. I highly recommend this Blue Ox base plate from etrailer.
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Nick S.

1/5/2026

I am glad you were able to get it installed with no issues and a little help from our video! What kind of coach are you pulling the Kia Soul with?

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2019 Ford Ranger baseplate worked and fitted fine for me. 73 yrs old took me a couple hours but took many breaks. Younger could do it less than hour I'm sure.
Also works fine with my Blue Ox tow bar.
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Roger

12/12/2025

Still the same no issues...fine product

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I installed this myself on a 2012 CR-V EXL AWD. The directions are straightforward. The system works very well and is easy to use.
Fair warning .. because the car is older, just about every clip that holds the grill and bumper in place broke when taking them off. Replacing all those clips with OEM parts is expensive!
BUT, that doesn't retract from the quality of the baseplate or it's use ability.
This is the third different Blue Ox baseplate system I have bought and installed and all of them were excellent!
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Matthew

10/12/2026

Its been two years since installation of the Blue Ox Baseplate. Since then, Ive flat towed the CRV from NJ to FL and back three separate times with many other shorter trips in between. Paired with a Blue Ox Tow Bar, the system has worked flawlessly since installation.

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Jameson C.

10/12/2026

@Matthew that's great to hear!
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2013 mini Cooper
Fits my 2013 mini cooper non turbo. Does take a few hours to install this Fit was good. The hardest part is removing the front bumper and reinstalling it. You do have to cut the lower bumper grill in three places take your time locating the exact spots for cuts. I have pulled Mini Cooper about seven thousand miles now with this Blue Ox and has worked great
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Kate F.

12/17/2025

Thanks for the detailed review Chris, and the pointers! This will be most helpful to others. What was your favorite stop in those 7,000 miles? Where did you go, what did you see?

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2008 Ram 2500
I got a used set for a great price and it worked out well. my only caution is that some of the holes in my 2008 2500 suburban had to be drilled to 9/16 due to misalignment with the tapped holes in the brackets. This minor adjustment made it all go togehter easily though. Be aware, you won't have tow hooks anymore if that is something you use a lot.
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Perry

10/1/2026

Follow up. Ive put about 8000 miles on the setup and its been great. A 34 ton suburban pulls nicely behind my Dutch star, and they dont have a steering lock so its nice not to have to retrieve keys when stopping for the night. I have used the safety cable attachment a few times for straight line pulls with a small shackle when working as a rally racing volunteer, its been fine but I wouldnt side pull on it.

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    I sure can! I checked with Roadmaster and there are three different options for baseplates for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L depending on what model your customer has. Only two of them are made by Roadmaster. I have listed the options below next to the model. Summit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM59ZR Overland - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM77ZR Standard Grand Cherokee L - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU47XR and the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue...
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    We can get you Blue Ox base plates for both the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (old body style). I'll go ahead and list them out for you below, and please note there are different options for the Grand Cherokee L depending on if you have the Overland model: - 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (Overland Model Only): Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU68CR - 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (All Models But Overland): Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU47XR - 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee...
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