Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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When you’re not towing, this setup keeps your front end looking clean. The hidden design means the brackets don’t protrude past the bumper, and the arms remove easily with a twist. Once they’re off, plug in the included receiver covers to block out dirt and debris and keep everything tidy.
Getting ready to tow is simple with the twist-lock system. Just insert the arms into the receivers, rotate until they lock, and secure with the pin. When it’s time to disconnect, pull the pin, twist the arm, and remove it. The connection points are spaced 18" apart at a bracket height of 16-1/2", so you can match your tow bar setup precisely for smooth alignment.
This base plate bolts directly to your chassis with the included mounting hardware—no welding required. The sturdy steel build spreads towing forces evenly across the frame to help prevent stress on your suspension. The powder-coated finish resists rust and corrosion, giving you dependable strength over long distances.
You don’t have to give up your existing tow bar system. This base plate pairs directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure fit, and it can also be adapted for Roadmaster (RM-031 or RM-031-5) or Demco (DM9523041) setups when used with their respective adapters, each sold separately. Integrated mounting points let you attach an electrical plug bracket to keep all your gear organized up front.
If you like tackling projects yourself, this one’s manageable in an afternoon. The base plate bolts securely to the chassis using factory-style hardware. It’s a straightforward install that eliminates welding and gives you a solid connection point for reliable flat towing right from your driveway or garage.
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Ratings & Reviews
Fast and efficient
Not an easy job but did it all in one d ay.
Installs and functions as they said it would.
No problem installing this. The instruction vidio was spot on! Thanks
I have used Etrailer in the past and service and parts excellent.
Thank You
Tom
The hitch was great and fit properly but3 of the 6 tethered square bots did not work because of manufacturing error. 2 had weld splatter in the threads and the 3rd was not properly centered so the bolt cold not be screwed in.
I have ordered several hitches & tow bars from etrailer every thing has been great
Great company with good products, fast inter-state tracked delivery with very professional installation videos. The website is smart and informational as well while providing products' alternatives in order to help customers with best purchasing decisions.
We bought this baseplate for our 2016 Cadillac SRX AWD. Installed it ourselves and have not had one issue with it. Its working properly even after 1 year. The Cadillac SRX is a great SUV to pull behind a motorhome!
The baseplate fit perfect on my SRX and is not noticeable when pins are removed. I installed it myself which took me about 5 or 6 hours of labor and a couple hours of study. The etrailer videos helped tremendously.
E-trailers installation video matched my particular installation and was a tremendous help. Getting the side plate over the frame doubling joint was the only difficulty. This is my third install or their baseplates and I highly recommend Blue OX and E-trailer.
I purchased and installed my Blue OX baseplate for my 2015 Cadillac SRX from ETrailer. Have to say that the experience was very good! Price was good. Shipping and packaging was good. Product is very good. Fit well. The online help was particularly helpful down to the specific information about removing the bumper cover. Would definitely do it again!!
Good price, super fast shipping, excellent customer service. Received item as described. Thank you etrailer!
Don S.
1/30/2023
GREAT! Good Product.
Installed a Blue Ox Base Plate kit on a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The base plate arrived promptly and was well packaged considering its weight. Watched the videos etrailer provides and used them as a step by step video guide. The videos were a big help. Installation is not too difficult if you're mechanically inclined. Had someone help with the installation but one person can perform the installation. I think the base plate is well engineered and everything fit as it should. Love the fact the installation is so well hidden. We have about 400 miles on the installation and have had no issues. Thanks to etrailer for a great price, great service, and great product support.
Had what I needed at a great price and fast delivery . Have ordered from Etrailer many times .
Thank you .
Gwendolyn Y.
3/5/2025
We should be thanking you, Jackie. Thank you for always relying on us. How did the install go for the baseplate?
First all items arrived quickly and well packaged. All went well watching your video regarding installation of base plate. Only real pain was having to drill all the holes required. Who new car steel was so tough to drill. Very satisfied and will buy from E Trailer again in the future as need arises.
Gary
6/6/2020
Still working as well as it did on day one. My only issue was I lost or misplaced my plastic pin hole plugs. When I wrote Blus Ox they told me a new set was I think $10-20. I went to Lowe’s and bought 2 black rubber corks for about $5. Been working just fine all winter long. They look nice as well.
I think it sucks. Missing bolts, like six out of the ten required for installation. Need to cut front frame member to install member. Had to heat the member to fit around car frame. Ten hours to install and at $[XX]. per hour the technician is running to the hardware store to get bolts
Installation Directions were very easy to follow. Very little modification to get it to fit. Used it to tow my Cadillac behind my Motorhome on a ten day trip through New England. Worked great.
Brooke M.
1/23/2025
Wow, 10 days through New England?! That sounds awesome. I have never been in that area but based on any pictures Ive seen, it looks gorgeous. How was the trip?
Fits my 2016 Cadillac srx love how you can’t see it unless you are looking for it
I have been using this Blue Ox tow bar kit for a year now and have put over 10,000 miles on it. It has performed flawlessly and in my opinion it is an excellent product that I would highly recommend. etrailer is a great company to work with and their website is easy to use and has great information.
Over all the BX1690 is a very durable product. It's extremely easy to assembly if you use the install videos on etrailer.com as your virtual classroom instructor. The only advice I recommend is to either explain more in the videos or update the instructions explaining the lock nuts can easily break off or strip out if not properly seated with the upper 3 bolts uses to hold the baseplate. I'd also like to see is the a little more on torque specification for bolts because I couldn't locate them anywhere in the instructions. Maybe, I overlooked them but other than that, I'm impressed with etrailer to have a video for every year, make, and model vehicle. I have a 2012 SRX Cadillac and I was extremely happy that my vehicle was demo with installing the BX1690. Great job and I completed the whole install less than 6hours where etrailer completed their install within 21 mins. Movie magic I guess but great job. Thanks etrailer and see you guys on the road.
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Mike L.
5/15/2019
The torque specs are listed by bolt size on the first page of the installation instructions. We dont specifically mention the torque ratings in the videos because the manufacturer can change them over time.
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10/5/2025
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