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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Ready for Flat Towing: Provides secure mounting points so you can safely tow behind your RV.
- Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design with removable arms keeps the front end clean and seamless.
- Fast Hookup and Release: Twist-lock arms attach or remove in seconds for easy setup and storage.
- Distributes Tow Stress Evenly: Bolts to the chassis to spread load across the frame for steadier towing.
- Built to Last: Powder-coated steel resists rust and road wear for confidence on long trips.
Features to know about
Made for a Clean Front End: Hidden Base Plate with Removable Arms
When you’re not towing, you still want your vehicle to look clean. The hidden design of this base plate keeps the front end seamless with no bulky hardware sticking out. The removable arms come off with a simple twist, leaving only smooth receiver openings. Snap-in covers keep dirt and debris out of the sockets, so the arms slide in easily when it’s time to tow again.
Connect and Disconnect Without Struggle: Twist-Lock Arms with Pin Release
Hooking up shouldn’t take more than a few minutes—and here, it doesn’t. Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pull pin. When you’re done towing, pull the pin, twist the arm back, and lift it out. It’s a quick, tool-free process that saves time whether you’re hitching up in your driveway or breaking camp on the road.
Strong and Steady for Long Miles: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load
This base plate bolts directly to the chassis using included mounting hardware—no welding required. The sturdy steel design distributes towing forces evenly across the frame, helping reduce stress on your vehicle’s suspension during travel. Powder coating protects against rust and corrosion for dependable strength through thousands of miles of use.
Ready for Your Current Setup: Compatible with Multiple Tow Bars
You don’t have to change your entire setup to use it. The sturdy lugs pair directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. It’s also adaptable with Roadmaster (RM-031 or RM-031-5 adapter) and Demco (DM9523041 adapter) tow bars, sold separately. Integrated mounting points make it easy to add an electrical connector bracket so your wiring is organized and accessible.
Built for Real-World Use: Dimensions That Fit Your Towing Gear
With a 20" distance between brackets and a 14" bracket height, this base plate gives consistent geometry for tow bars and accessories. The secure fitment helps keep your towing setup level and balanced on long hauls, giving confidence every time you hit the road. A 3-year warranty backs it all up for lasting peace of mind.
Specs
Dimensions
- Distance between brackets: 20"
- Bracket height: 14"
Warranty
- Warranty length: 3-Year warranty
BX1308 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Item # BX1308
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2011 - 2016 Mini Countryman Manual transmission - Base model
- 2011 - 2016 Mini Countryman Manual transmission - S models - excluding John Cooper Works
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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- Too difficult to install
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
5239 reviews
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Steve
06/03/2026
2000
mini
Cooper
Very pleased with this base plate. etrailer provided good instructional videos which made the DIY install much easier. I have towed our Mini Cooper for over 2000 miles since installing this base plate and have had zero issues.
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Patrick
03/23/2023
2014
Mini
Cooper
Received my Blue Ox base plate for my 2014 Mini Cooper S Countryman, Installed it myself. The instructions were pretty straight forward, with a few minor alterations, the base plate fit exactly as designed and I still have all 10 fingers in tact. The base plate is very heavy duty, built like an ox. It isn't a breeze to install, but with with a little determination and several hours of fun dismantling and rebuilding the front of my car it's ready to attach to my class C motorhome. The most difficult thing was finding a 13/32 drill bit to drill the 8 holes into the bumper to attach the base plate. The rest is time and patience.
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Jay
03/12/2022
2016
Mini
Cooper
Great customer service. Fast shipping . Can’t wait to get this Base Plate installed on my Cooper Countrymen. I’ll follow up with that review as well .
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Cliff
06/03/2025
Just arrived today. I’ll post once I install it.
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Gerardo
02/27/2025
Always the best customer service!!
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Paul
07/08/2021
Quick delivery in pleanty of time to install and tow for our vacation .... Thank you.
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Allen
10/19/2023
Well built and fits like a glove.
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Linda
11/18/2022
2016
Mini
Countryman
Have always had good service and fast delivery on products I buy
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10/11/2026
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12/01/2025
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09/25/2025
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Brent
07/31/2021
2014
Mini
Cooper
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Brent
07/31/2021
2014
Mini
Cooper
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Steve
12/14/2022
2012
Mini
Countryman
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Ed V
04/27/2026
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!
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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Mark
07/08/2026
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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Douglas
09/06/2026
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.
Mike L.
9/9/2026
Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....
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Lynn
08/25/2026
Well the blue ox base plate actually fits my turbo engine. The Curt didn't fit as advertised.
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Charles
01/02/2026
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.
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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Roger
12/10/2024
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.
Also works fine with my Blue Ox tow bar.
Roger
12/12/2025
Still the same no issues...fine product
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view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Components for 2013 Mini Cooper CountrymanIf your 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman is AWD then it cannot be flat towed or dolly towed and must be towed on a trailer. If you have the FWD model with the 6 speed manual transmission, it is towable as is. There are no fuses that need to be pulled on this vehicle. I recommend the following to do so: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1308 Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 (which includes safety cables) Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 SMI Stay-IN-Play...
view full answer... - Recommended Base Plates for 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman Model SThe Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 521879-1A is not a confirmed fit for your 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S model with manual transmission. It is a fit for 2011-2014 Mini Clubman S models. The only baseplate kit we have compatible with your 2012 Mini Countryman is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1308 which includes the model S. This will be a fit for your vehicle and I've attached the installation details to assist. If you would like recommendations...
view full answer... - Which Base Plates for Flat Towing for 2014 Mini Countryman SGenerally you'll want to choose base plates based off what tow bar you've already got, since base plates and tow bars that are not of the same brand are only compatible with an additional adapter. As far as quality goes, both Roadmaster and Blue Ox make extremely high quality parts, and it's ultimately like choosing between Nike and Adidas. With that said, I do prefer the Blue Ox # BX1308 over the (discontinued) Roadmaster RM-521883-5 for your 2014 Mini Countryman S because the base plates...
view full answer... - What Base Plate Would you Use on a 2014 Mini CoountrymanWhen choosing between the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1308 and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521883-5 the installation is going to be almost identical so that really should not effect your decision. As far as looks go the Roadmaster will offer a cleaner neater look when not in use. Of the two I would choose the Roadmaster with out a doubt. I have linked an installation video for you to check out on a 2016 Countryman.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Mini CountrymanThe first thing you need to flat tow your 2012 Mini Countryman is the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1308 and then a tow bar like the # BX7420 which is very easy to use since it has telescoping arms that release tension so you can unhook from the base plate as easy as possible. For lighting we have the Roadmaster diode wiring kit # RM-15247. The diode kit allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into...
view full answer... - Flat Tow Set Up For A 2012 Mini Cooper CountrymanThe base plate you need for your 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # BX1308 To help complete your flat tow set up I recommend the following items: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 6,500 lbs Item # BX7380. This tow bar is more than enough to tow you Mini Cooper with a curb weight max of 3208 lbs. It is a non binding tow bar which means after the arms lock out when towing, when wanting to disconnect the tow bar from the vehicle you...
view full answer... - Recommended Baseplate For A 2016 Mini Copper CountrymanFor A 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman you'll need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1308. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations: Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e47ZR. This tow bar includes safety cables so you won't have to purchase them separately. Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit will splice into your factory wiring...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman Model SThank you for the specifics. Please note that you are only able to flat tow your 2013 Mini Countryman S Model if it is a FWD. According to the owner's manual if you have an AWD it must be towed with all 4 wheels off of the ground. With that being said, the Blue Ox Ascent Tow Bar BX4370 is a great choice and with that you need the Base Plate Kit # BX1308. You should have received safety cables with your tow bar but in the event that you don't have any I recommend part # BX88196 which are...
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view full answer... - Replacement Tab Assembly for Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for 2013 Mini CountrymanI checked with Blue Ox and the correct part number you need is the # BX62-3469 for the Blue Ox part # BX1308 you have installed on your 2013 Mini Countryman.
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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.