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2012 BMW X5
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: BX1633
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2012 BMW X5

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Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, providing your vehicle with a streamlined look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms part number BX1633 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 - BX1633

  • Blue Ox
  • Fixed Draw Bars
  • Visible

Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, providing your vehicle with a streamlined look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis.


Features:

  • Custom-fit base plate provides attachment points for your tow bar when flat towing
  • Low-profile reinforcements provide a streamlined look for the front of your vehicle
    • Crossbar support beam blends in well with your vehicle's bumper
  • Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to prevent stress on your vehicle's suspension
  • Durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion
  • Straightforward installation - no welding required
    • Bolts securely to your vehicle's chassis with included mounting hardware
  • Sturdy lugs pair with Blue Ox tow bars to form a secure and reliable connection
    • Adaptable for use with Roadmaster tow bars - adapter (RM-031 or RM-031-5) sold separately
    • Adaptable for use with Demco tow bars - adapter (DM9523041) sold separately
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Distance between brackets: 27"
  • Bracket height: 17-1/2"
  • 3-Year warranty


Guide to Flat Towing

Flat towing your vehicle is much more convenient than using a trailer or a tow dolly. These other options take up much more storage space, leaving you less room both at home and at the campsite. In addition, securing your vehicle to a trailer or tow dolly can be a hassle and more time consuming than hooking up with a tow bar.


There are 5 basic components needed when flat towing a vehicle: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.


Towing Basics

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. Finally, 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.



BX1633 Blue Ox Baseplate - Standard Tabs

Installation Details BX1633 Installation instructions

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372 reviews
Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, providing your vehicle with a streamlined look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis.

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See what our Experts say about this Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Correct Base Plates Needed for 2002 GMC 2500 HD 4x4
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1712 that you linked to does not match with your 2002 GMC Sierra because it is for a different platform and year range. The # BX1712 is for the 1990-1998 GMC C/K Series. What you need is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1633.
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  • Will the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1633 Fit on a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD
    I confirmed with Blue Ox that the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1633, will fit on your 2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD and it will support the weight of your truck. Our website separates the vehicle fits for base plates because there are some base plates that will not fit the HD models, but this base plate will fit. Before you attempt to flat tow your truck, I recommend checking your owners manual for any flat towing limitations or restrictions that GM may have for your truck. If you determine that...
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  • Will Blue Ox Base Plates # BX1633 Fit 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4x4
    Yes, the Blue Ox base plates you referenced # BX1633 are a correct fit for your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4x4. These base plates are compatible with the Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar # BX7445, which includes the required safety cables, as well as with their Avail Tow Bar # BX7420. Other components required for flat towing include a light/wiring solution like magnetic light kit # TLL21RK or # RM-2120 and a supplementary braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. The linked...
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup
    The # BX1633 is for bigger trucks like a 1500 but the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms Item # BX1625 is the confirmed fit from the manufacturer for your vehicle.
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