Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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When you’re not towing, this setup keeps the front of your vehicle looking stock. The completely hidden design leaves no brackets sticking out beyond the bumper, and the removable arms twist out easily for a clean, seamless appearance. Plug in the included receiver covers to keep dirt and debris out so the arms slide smoothly back in the next time you tow.
Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pin—no tools or extra clips needed. The twist-lock system makes connecting quick and reliable whether you’re hitching up alone at home or in a campground. When it’s time to disconnect, just pull the pin, rotate the arm, and lift it free. Simple and solid every time.
This base plate bolts directly to your vehicle’s chassis using the included hardware—no welding required. The sturdy steel design spreads towing forces evenly across the frame to help prevent stress on suspension components during long hauls. A black powder-coat finish resists rust and corrosion so it holds up through years of travel.
The lugs pair directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection, and adapters are available separately if you want to use Roadmaster (RM-031 or RM-031-5) or Demco (DM9523041) bars. Integrated mounting points let you attach an electrical connector bracket so your wiring stays organized up front. Specs include 24" between brackets, 13-1/2" bracket height, and a 3-year warranty for peace of mind.
You don’t need specialized tools or welding to get this installed. The base plate bolts on with the supplied mounting hardware and lines up cleanly to factory points for a straightforward setup. Once tightened down, you’ve got a dependable connection ready for thousands of towing miles ahead.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
92% were satisfied with this product
8% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Extremely pleased with the installation by eTrailer team as well as a very competitive price
Excellent product and it is a pleasure doing business with etrailer. This is the third one of these base plates that I have installed over the years on different vehicle. I am very satisfied with them and it is great that when not in use you can hardly tell it's there.
Base was fairly easy to install but not for the novice. A few pictures in the "installation manual" were printed upside down and took a few minutes to decipher. I added a few zip ties to the permanent cables to eliminate any possible rattles from the quick links.
The order was almost right but not the fault of Etraler. One of the nuts was fouled. I was very pleased with the way E trailer handled the problem. They quickly shipped out a replacement. Very nice folks that seem to care about their clientele. I will defiantly use them again.
Fit perfectly.....do make sure that the clamps for the cooler do not rub against the A/C coils.
Ordering Blue Ox baseplate from Etrailer was easy and quick. Product was shipped within hours of ordering and arrived at my house one day later. Previous orders with Etrailer have received the same prompt shipping to receipt interval. Quality products at good prices
I bought this product because I have installed and used two other base plates by Blue-Ox and have always been highly satisfied with the design, installation instructions and ease of use of the product.
Watched on-line video of installation on the same vehicle I was going to install the base plate on. Installation was easy.
Best and most efficient Base Plate and removable arms. So easy to use with my Blue Ox Tow assy.
Works great. Glad I went with the flat tow route rather than dolly. etrailer install videos made selection and installation as easy as possible. Will definitively use etrailer when setting up next tow vehicle.
Product was good. Installation was not as easy as indicated. Placing the nuts on the bolts inside the frame was a bit of a struggle. Once installed the tow bar works well.
Bob A.
4/26/2018
Works fine
Recently rechecked my install. The base plate has performed flawlessly on our 2015 Equinox. I am happy happy! Thanks again :-)
Roy H.
9/8/2017
...thousands of miles behind us and still working flawlessly!
George, I appreciate that when you learned that I really needed the tow plate,that you put a rush on it. You are credit to your Company! I did take some videos as I was installing the tow plate. I do have some suggestions on how to make it easier to install. We are leaving this morning on our trip. Will send after a bit. Thank you! Bud.
L.sims
6/14/2017
I purchased a base plate for a Saturn vue, in 2009, and the Equinox from Etrailer. Wonderful Company and people!! Product has worked flawlessly! Have towed [many] times to the East coast ,from Phoenix Az
I had the base plate installed by a Blue Ox service shop in Ft. Lauderdale on my 2010 Chevy Equinox. Towed the car behind my motorhome from Florida to Virginia to California to Maine over elevations up to 8,000 feet.
No issues
Product fit very well on my 2015 Equinox. Only a couple complaints about installation. The instructions did not highlight the use of Loctite in the proper sequence, so it's easy to miss that step if not paying attention. There was one vehicle frame bolt that was no longer needed, but it interfered with one of the large nuts supplied with the kit. It was not easy to remove unless the car was on a hoist. The Base Plate has worked flawlessly on several long trips over the past year.
Ordered and install base plate over a year ago and finally got to use it a couple of weeks ago because motorhome was in shop waiting on parts. Pandemic and supply chain issues. Anyway, the base plate and accessories work great. Dinghy tracks well. Hardly know it’s back there.
Everyone deserves a do over! I sent one that was for this towbar mount but realized it was labeled for the cabling kit.
Now for the real towbar adapter review:
I took about 4 hours to install the mount myself. The instruction were very good and hit most of the issues (if you read and pay attention to the notes!) After installing we have used it extensively. No problems. No sway, no eratic motions, just plain out works. Attaching to the motor home take about 6-8 minutes and you are on the road. I highly recommend the Blue Ox system.
Love this base plate. Blue Ox never seems to fail me. It was pretty easy to install. I did it myself with no help at all. Took about 1.5 hours. And that was at cruise speed. I was in no hurry. It's almost invisible. When I talk to people about it at the campgrounds I have to point it out to them. They don't even notice it.
Nick
4/19/2018
I love both products. Getting the wire harness was such a good idea. Im happy you had it or I would be using magnetic lights and that would suck. The base plate and tow bar are perfect for towing our GMC. Unfortunately the Blue Ox cover was lost on a drive without the tow vehicle. I think they need to make the straps better to ensure they stay on during no tow driving. That is the only suggestion I have.
Excellent product, Base Plate as all other products I have purchased from Etrailer ,the installation Videos really make it easy
Sandy B.
6/2/2017
Great! Blue Ox Rules
This baseplate is very well made and sturdy. I would rate it excellent but for 2 flaws:
1. My vehicle has a power steering cooler which the instructions say to relocate on the supplied brackets. Relocating as instructed puts excessive strain on the connecting hoses. I had to cut the pipes and add about 3 inches of rubber hose to the power steering cooler to make it fit comfortably.
2. Blue Ox do not provide any kind of support outside office hours. This type of product is typically installed by the user over a weekend and BO should provide support to their customers during this time.
Overall, I would rate ease of install at 5 (out of 10) excluding the cooler issue.
Hook up to the completed baseplate is a breeze. We have the Aventa II towbar which takes about 2 minutes to connect.
Wally
7/24/2022
Agree about cooler
there should be a special corner in hell for car maufacturers who make such tiny access holes in their frames. I had no clamps, but the jacks worked well [pic]
This is the fourth base plate my brother and I have installed, and probably most complex as it involved making cuts to the vehicle . As always, we received the products ordered from etrailer very promptly. The install was successful, just as we age a little more difficult.
Received base plates in great condition and all the hardware intact. I previously installed base plates on my Ford escape in approx 4 hrs. It took me 8 hrs to inst on the chevy equinox much more involved. T he instructions where to the t. I will be using it to tow behind our motorcoach. I would not recommend the average Joe blow to try installing these which was stated on the box and inst.On page 6 of inst it stated fig 11A and 11B which should read 12A and 12B. The product works as advertised and I recommmend it to those in need.
This base plate is ideal for our use, it was a relatively easy installation but you will need patience. Probably removing the right amount of Styrofoam at the right locations was the most tedious as you will not get the front body work back on. This was money well spent and the technical assistance from etrailer was invaluable.
First we want to rate etrailer service- it was excellent! Items arrived on time. The video on the web was very helpful & Blue Ox sent good instructions in the box. The installation went well, completed in 3 days. Couple of points on the instructions/install; On the bumper fascia you will have to do a LOT of trimming, and it's a matter of trying to get it back on, numerous times. Also once you finally get it trimmed to fit with base plate installed, snapping in the fascia is not easy, it's push & shove to get it back on. The only other issue is getting those hex nuts screwed into the bolts, there is very little room to work & you have to get the nut lined up EXACTLY before the screw will fit. We painted the one side of it white to see it through the drilled holes better, you will also need someone to hold a flashlight while the other person tries to get it bolted on. Then you have to be ready to put the locktite on before the nut slips out of place. Patience, patience, patience!!!
Luckily my husband has lots of it - he read & reread the instructions before he started-had all his tools lined up & then went to it - I just kept my mouth shut & held the flashlight & helped him with the bumper fascia.
He is out in the garage now installing the wiring harness. We had to wait to order the receiver hitch (10") until the base plate was installed & we could line it up with our RV & figure the difference (2012 Chevy Equinox). We live in Prescott AZ & hope to leave for a trip to the Grand Canyon & Santa Fe New Mexico in about a week.
Rick
4/3/2014
Hi Patrick - thanks for the follow up....we are very satisfied with theitems we purchased from etrailer.com
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7/24/2022
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