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2012 Ford Ranger
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1660
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2012 Ford Ranger

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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.
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BX1660

  • Blue Ox
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment
  • Completely Hidden

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.


Features:

  • Custom-fit base plate provides attachment points for your tow bar when flat towing
  • Hidden design provides a clean, seamless look
    • Arms remove with a simple twist when not in use
    • Brackets won't protrude past the front of your vehicle
  • Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to prevent stress on your vehicle's suspension
  • Integrated mounting points let you easily attach an electrical connector plug with bracket (sold separately)
  • Receiver covers keep dirt and debris out of the base plate when arms are removed and provide a finished look
  • Durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion
  • Straightforward installation - no welding required
    • Base plate 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: 32-1/4"
  • Bracket height: 16-1/2"
  • 3-Year warranty


Simple, Hidden Design

Blue Ox Base Plate With Arms AttachedBlue Ox Base Plate Arms Removed

This base plate's hidden design creates a clean and seamless look. The bracket arms are easily removable, creating a slick appearance when you're not flat towing. Because the arms can be removed, you also won't have to worry about banging your leg into any protruding arms when you walk by.


Blue Ox Base Plate Removable Arms

Attaching and removing the bracket arms is a breeze. To attach the arms to the base plate, simply insert them into the receivers and rotate them until they lock into place. Once you're finished towing and want to remove the arms, pull the pin to disengage the lock, rotate the arms, and remove them from the receivers. Finally, plug up the now empty receivers with the included receiver covers to help keep dirt and debris out of the base plate and provide a finished look.


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.



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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.

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

  • Are Rebuild Kits Still Available For The Blue Ox Aventa II Tow Bar
    Hey Ted, The Blue Ox Aventa II tow bar has been discontinued for long enough now that we no longer have any rebuild kits for it. You could try reaching out to Blue Ox and seeing if they have some replacement parts still but they'll likely tell you to get a new tow bar. If that does end up being the case then the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420 would be the replacement. That being said I also recommend checking out our XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e67ZR. It has the same capacity...
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    The first thing you need to flat tow your 2004 Chevy Silverado 4x4 is a base plate kit which for that we offer the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1660 which fits the 1500 HD, 2500, and 3500. Next thing you'd need is a tow bar like the Blue Ox # BX7420 which is very easy to connect and disconnect from and allows the vehicle to track better behind the tow vehicle. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    The first thing you need to flat tow your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD is a base plate kit like the part # BX1660 which is easy to use and will allow you to use the Blue Ox Avail tow bar part # BX7420 which has the capacity needed for your heavier truck is also very easy to use and allows the towed vehicle to track well behind the tow vehicle. 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...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
    In order to flat tow your 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 behind your RV, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system. I also recommend checking your owner's manual for the Sierra for any specific guidelines or restrictions when it comes to towing the truck with all four wheels on the ground. Starting with the base plates, if your Sierra 1500 is the LD model, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1682. If you have the HD model,...
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  • Base Plates, Tow Bar & Related Flat Towing Items for 2005 GMC 2500hd Duramax Diesel
    Flat towing a vehicle behind a motorhome requires a number of components including the tow bar, base plates and supplemental braking system. These and the other required components are detailed in the linked overview article on flat towing. Two additional articles are provided too for braking systems and high/low hitch adapters. Our installers like the Blue Ox kits for their consistent fit so I recommend for your GMC Sierra (or Silverado) 2500 the base plate kit # BX1660. This includes...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    Supplemental braking is just one of the 5 key components needed to flat tow a vehicle. You will also need base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, and lighting. Also, the tow vehicle has to weigh more than the 2005 Silverado and have the gross trailer weight capacity higher than the gross vehicle weight of the Silverado. For base plates you can use Demco # DM9517148. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Dominator, # DM9511008, which is rated for 7,500 pounds and also comes...
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  • Parts Needed for Flat Towing 2003 Chevy Silverado Behind RV
    It sounds as if you're wanting to use the Blue Ox # BX62-3469 drawbars in your existing Roadmaster base plates, is that correct? Unfortunately, its not possible to do that safely. The Blue Ox drawbar and the Roadmaster base plate assembly aren't designed to work together. There are adapters that will allow you to use Blue Ox Baseplates with Roadmaster tow bars and vice versa, but nothing that would allow you to use drawbars from one make with base plates from another. You'd either need...
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate Kit That Fits a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic
    No, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 is not the correct base plate kit for your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic and will not fit. The correct Blue Ox base plate kit for your truck is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1682 which fits the 1500 LD or the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1660 for the 1500 HD, 2500 or 3500. To flat tow your Silverado, you will also need a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. If you need those parts as well, I have listed them...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 z71 Behind an RV Using Blue Ox Aventa II Tow Bar
    Blue Ox base plates are specifically for the 3/4 ton 2500 Sierras. For a 2004 Sierra 1500 Z71 you will need to use # BX1682. These base plates are compatible with your Aventa II tow bar. If you need to add safety cables you can use # BX88197. For a lighting solution you can use the 6-diode kit # 154-792-118158. Once the kit is installed you will not have to worry about again so it is a great option. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed....
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