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2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BLU75QR
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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 BLU75QR 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 - BLU75QR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Provides secure attachment points to connect your vehicle to your RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design with twist-off arms keeps the front end looking factory-clean.
  • Quick Hookup and Removal: Twist-lock arms insert and release easily for fast setup or teardown.
  • Distributes Pulling Force Evenly: Sturdy design spreads towing stress across the chassis for a stable haul.
  • Built to Last: Powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion for dependable, long-term use.
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Features to know about

Made for a Clean Front End: Hidden Design with Removable Arms

If you like a clean, stock look when you’re not towing, this setup keeps things neat. The base plate’s hidden design means the brackets won’t protrude past the front of your vehicle, and the removable arms come off with a quick twist. When the arms are out, you can plug the receivers with the included covers to keep dirt and debris out and maintain that finished look.

Blue Ox base plate kit on vehicle with removable arms removed showing hidden design.

Quick Hookups Every Time: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Arms

Getting ready to tow is simple thanks to the twist-lock attachment system. Each arm slides into the receiver, rotates to lock, and secures with a pull pin—no tools or extra alignment needed. When you’re done towing, release the pin, twist to unlock, and remove the arms. It’s a straightforward system that makes solo hookups fast and frustration-free.

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

Built for Miles of Towing: Heavy-Duty, Bolt-On Construction

This base plate kit bolts directly to your chassis using the included mounting hardware—no welding required. The sturdy steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion, while the design spreads towing forces evenly to reduce stress on your suspension. It’s a solid setup built to handle long runs on the road without worry.

Ready for Your Tow Setup: Broad Compatibility with Adapter Options

The lugs on this base plate pair directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. If you’re already running another brand, it’s adaptable for use with Roadmaster tow bars using adapter RM-031 or RM-031-5 (sold separately) or with Demco tow bars using adapter DM9523041 (sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to attach an electrical connector plug bracket for a clean wiring install up front.

Blue Ox base plate kit installed on vehicle with removable arms attached for flat towing.

Built to Fit Right: Custom Design and Proven Specs

Each base plate is custom-fit and bolts into multiple chassis points for strength and precise fitment. Key measurements include 40-1/4" distance between brackets and 21" bracket height, helping you plan your setup accurately. With durable receiver covers and a 3-year warranty, it’s a dependable piece of gear made for consistent towing performance.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 40-1/4"
  • Bracket height: 21"

Warranty

  • Warranty period: 3-Year warranty

Diagram explaining basic components for flat towing including tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and braking system.

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Installation Details BLU75QR Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

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All the supplies were included and the directions were easy to follow. The only thing that we did different was buy more heavy duty safety chains.
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Been using this on my 2021 TRX for over a year. Love the look and get many compliments on it from those that know. Most people don’t even notice it on there. I would highly recommend this product for performance and aesthetics. 5 stars all day.
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2023 Ram 1500
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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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Well designed and solidly built base plate. Very good product support from Etrailer and Blue Ox.
The four 1/2 inch by 1 3/4 inch bolts are category 5 bolts. I had a bag full of identically sized bolts which were category 8. But I did not have any whizz nuts that were category 8 nuts so I stayed with the standard Blue Ox Hardware. We used POR 15 rust preventing paint at every location where we cut the steel or drilled holes. The distance from the center of the attachment tab assembly holes to the ground is 20 inches on our 2025 Wrangler Rubicon JLU with "Xtreme" 35 inch tire package. Easy five stars for Blue Ox and etrailer.
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Great products from etrailer. The videos were very helpful as I was determined to do the install myself. I’m 72 years old and thought I could do it and I did with the help of my lovely assistant, my wife. The tip on running the taillight wiring through the frame rail was great. The one problem I had was that I was never able to unplug the taillights no matter how hard I tugged on them so I had my wife hold each light while I spliced in the diodes. Very happy with the Blue Ox products and the finished look on my Jeep. Thanks again etrailer.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Good fit. Requires some cutting. Baseplate is heavy, so I paid an installer to do the job.
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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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2012 Ford F-150
It's a great system, it's on a 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, pulling a 2012 Ford F150 4x4. Last summer I pulled the truck for over 3000 miles without any problems, didn't feel like the truck was behind me. etrailer did me right on this set up.
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Well the blue ox base plate actually fits my turbo engine. The Curt didn't fit as advertised.
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Not for the impatient, but everything is provided. I had the front end of my Jetta all over the lawn. It’s definitely a 2 day job, but the instructions are thorough.
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Very nice trailer.
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    The Blue Ox # BLU75QR that we offer is the exact same as the Blue Ox BX2419 that you are looking for so this would work well for you as it is a confirmed fit for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. The adapter you are looking for to go from a Blackhawk 2 # RM-422 to this base plate is the part # RM-031-5 as well. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to...
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