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When you’re not towing, this setup leaves your front end looking clean. The hidden design keeps the brackets from sticking out past the bumper, and the removable arms twist off quickly for a seamless appearance. Snap-in receiver covers plug the openings to keep dirt out and give the front a finished look. You also won’t have to worry about bumping into anything when walking past the front end.
Connecting for a tow is quick and straightforward. Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pin. When you’re done towing, just pull the pin, rotate, and remove each arm. The twist-lock mechanism makes setup easy to handle alone and keeps things secure while on the road.
This base plate bolts directly to the chassis using the included hardware—no welding required. The sturdy steel construction spreads towing force evenly across the frame to help prevent stress on suspension components. It’s powder coated to resist rust and corrosion so it stays solid through seasons of travel.
The base plate pairs directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. If you already own another tow bar, adapters are available separately for Roadmaster (RM-031 or RM-031-5) and Demco (DM9523041) setups. Integrated mounting points let you attach an electrical connector bracket (sold separately) so your wiring stays organized at the front of your vehicle.
The bolt-on design makes this a manageable project for weekend installers who prefer hands-on work. With clear instructions and all required mounting hardware included, aligning and securing it to the frame is simple. Once installed, you’ll have a clean, reliable base plate that’s ready for thousands of miles of towing.
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Ratings & Reviews
Dave
9/7/2024
Tow plate is working very well, have towed our Toad hundreds of miles with no problems. Very stable. Headed out Sunday.
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.
Heather A.
5/1/2026
Mike L.
9/9/2026
Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....
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?
Roger
12/12/2025
Still the same no issues...fine product
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.
Jameson C.
10/12/2026
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?
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.
Nick S.
12/1/2025
I am glad it worked well for you! What kind of coach are you pulling that Jeep with?
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Victoria H.
3/21/2025
Sounds like this helps make your travel experience much more convenient and everything has more than met your expectations, Jenn! I love that our installation videos came in handy for you and helped empower to get the job done on your own! Whenever your ready for your next project, we will be here and happy to help.