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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1660

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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 BX1660 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BX1660

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure attachment points so you can safely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design with removable arms keeps the front end clean and seamless.
Quick Hookup and Removal: Twist-lock arms attach or detach easily for fast setup at the campsite.
Built to Last: Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion through long-term towing.
Distributes Towing Load Evenly: Sturdy design spreads force across the chassis for stable, stress-free towing.

Features to know about

Built for a Clean Front End: Hidden Base Plate with Removable Arms

When you're not towing, you’ll hardly notice this setup. The base plate’s hidden design keeps the front end clean and seamless, and the removable arms twist out in seconds. Once the arms are off, the brackets don’t stick out past the front, so there’s nothing to bump into. Snap-in receiver covers seal the openings to keep dirt out and give it a finished look.

Installed Blue Ox base plate kit with removable arms attached to truck front, showing clean hidden design for flat towing setup.

Blue Ox base plate kit shown with arms removed from vehicle front, highlighting hidden design and clean appearance when not towing.

Quick and Simple Hookup: Twist-Lock Connection with Pin Release

Hooking up doesn’t take much time or effort. The arms slide into the receivers, twist to lock, and secure with a pin for a solid connection. When it’s time to disconnect, pull the pin, rotate the arms, and lift them out. It’s an easy setup that makes solo hookup straightforward at home or on the road.

Close-up of Blue Ox base plate twist-lock mechanism showing how to insert and rotate removable arms for easy connection.

Strong Where It Counts: Steel Construction that Spreads Towing Forces

This base plate bolts directly to the chassis for a secure fit—no welding needed. The sturdy steel construction spreads towing forces evenly to help prevent stress on your suspension. It’s built to handle long hauls with confidence mile after mile.

Ready for Your Current Setup: Tow Bar Compatibility and Mounting Points

If you already have a tow bar you like, this kit works with it. The lugs pair with Blue Ox tow bars for a reliable connection and can adapt for use with Roadmaster or Demco models using the correct adapters (sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to attach an electrical connector plug bracket so your wiring stays organized.

Straightforward Install: Bolt-On Hardware for DIY Simplicity

The included mounting hardware makes install simple and direct—just bolt it onto your chassis and skip any welding. Reviewers mention quick and easy installation with clear instructions, making it a solid weekend project for anyone who likes handling their own gear. With a 32-1/4" distance between brackets and 16-1/2" bracket height, you can plan your setup around precise specs for a clean fit.

Specs

Dimensions

Distance between brackets: 32-1/4"
Bracket height: 16-1/2"

Warranty

Warranty: 3-Year warranty

Diagram illustrating five key components needed for flat towing—tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and supplemental braking system—showing connection between motorhome and car.

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.

BX1660 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX1660 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2003 - 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
2003 - 2006 GMC Sierra 2500
2003 - 2006 GMC Sierra 3500
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 HD
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500
2007 - 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 3500
2003 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
2003 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2003 - 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 1500 HD
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2500
2007 - 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 3500
2000 - 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500

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by: Tom 01/23/2025

2005 Ram 2500

Quick and easy installation, good instructions. 2005 GMC 2500 HD

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Brooke M.

1/29/2025

Looks great! Do you do this kind of this for a living? The install and the pics look professional.

Tom S.

1/30/2025

Thanks. Retired frame Thechnition, now just tinkering around at home.

Brooke M.

3/6/2025

@TomS Thats awesome, Tom! Would you have any tips for this install for anyone who may be more of a novice?

by: Dennis 07/29/2026

2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Easy to install very sturdy well built.

by: Blake 08/30/2023

2006 GMC Sierra

One mount was great, all holes lined up as they should. I would never buy this kit again though. The other side was completly off. Close to 1/4 in. I had to enlarge my frame holes a good amount to make it work. Also whenever they painted the brackets they did not tape off the threads. I had to run a tap several times to clean them up. Overall would buy a different brand.

by: Farrell 06/05/2019

Item arrived and I installed. Instructions provided helped alot. Have not hooked upto the RV, but plan on doing that soon. Had used a tow dolly and van, but think towing the chevy truck would be easier. Would recommend this product. Thanks again.

by: Rick 01/26/2022

Product came well packaged, all items protected from the other by bubble wrap. Instructions complete and easy to understand, no spelling or grammer issues like China products.

by: Wayne 04/12/2025

2005 Chevrolet Silverado

They fit perfect !!

by: Jerry 12/28/2024

Jerry One Year Later

1/1/2026

Very good. Once I got it installed it has been flawless.

by: Daryl 09/02/2022

Easy to install and works great.

by: Scott 03/19/2025

by: Vince 10/26/2022

by: Roger 08/09/2022

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

by: Jeff 10/25/2023

by: 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.

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Mike L.

9/9/2026

Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....

by: 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!

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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.

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

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?

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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by: 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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by: 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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by: 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.

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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?

by: Roger 12/10/2024 One Year Later

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 One Year Later

12/12/2025

Still the same no issues...fine product

by: Matthew 10/07/2025 One Year Later

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!

Matthew One Year Later

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

@Matthew that's great to hear!

by: Chris 12/17/2025 One Year Later

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?

by: Perry 09/24/2025

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.

Perry One Year Later

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.

by: Vertical Caver 12/06/2025

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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by: David 12/17/2025

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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by: Art A. 11/27/2025

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?

by: Nick 02/11/2026 One Year Later

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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