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If you care about keeping a factory look when you’re not towing, this setup keeps things neat. The hidden design sits flush with the chassis so nothing bulky sticks out past the bumper. When you’re done towing, the arms twist off easily and the receivers get capped with covers that keep dirt and debris out. It leaves a clean finish and keeps you from bumping your leg against any exposed hardware.
This kit uses a simple twist-lock system so you can attach or remove the arms in seconds. Just insert them into the receivers, rotate until they lock, and secure with the pin. When it’s time to unhook, pull the pin, twist back, and slide them out. The design makes connecting your tow bar straightforward whether you’re at home or out on the road.
The base plate bolts directly to the chassis—no welding required. Its sturdy steel build spreads towing force evenly across the frame to help reduce stress on your suspension during long hauls. Powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion, so it stays solid through years of use. Specs include a distance between brackets of 24" and a bracket height of 22".
If you already have a tow bar system, this kit pairs right up with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. It can also work with Roadmaster tow bars using adapter RM-031 or RM-031-5 and with Demco tow bars using adapter DM9523041 (all sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to add an electrical connector plug bracket (sold separately) to keep your wiring tidy.
You don’t need special tools or welding for this one. The base plate bolts securely to your vehicle’s chassis using the included mounting hardware. Most installs run around four hours depending on experience level, making it doable for handy DIYers looking for a weekend project that fits cleanly and works reliably every time they tow.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
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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Brooke M.
8/1/2023
If you are looking at the same brand for your tow bar, the lock pins will come with the tow bar like with part # BX7420.