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2016 Nissan Maxima
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1690
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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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 BX1690 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 - BX1690

  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Blue Ox
  • 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: 18"
  • 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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  • Availability of Base Plate Kit for 2011 Cadillac SRX
    Hi Doug; are you looking for a base plate kit so you can flat tow your 2011 Cadillac SRX behind your motorhome? The best option is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1690. You will also need a tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental brake system. I recommend the following: -Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BLU28QV (includes safety cables) -Blue Ox Universal Tow Bar Cover # BLU53QV (optional) -Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-15267 -Roadmaster...
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    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1690 is a fit for a 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX, therefore the installation of this product will be more or less the same on any vehicle within this year range so you can use the video below on a 2016 model to assist. If you don't already have a tow bar picked out, the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 is what I recommend.
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    On your 2013 Cadillac SRX Luxury AWD I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1690. I don't have reservations about the Blue Ox Towbars. I recommend using the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 10,000 lbs # BX7420 which comes with the needed safety cables. I also recommend using the Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 4 # BX88177 to secure your vehicles and the equipment. If you prefer Roadmaster, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable...
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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2016 Cadillac SRX
    Thank you for the review on the installation video for the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1690 Jack. I have linked it near the bottom of this page as well as the other videos we have for installing both the wiring harness and supplemental braking systems. You will of course need a set of Tow Bars # BX7420 if you do not still have yours from your 2006 Vue to pull your 2016 Cadillac SRX. For the wiring you will need the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 and a Charge...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Cadillac SRX AWD Behind Motorhome
    We carry all the items needed to equip a vehicle like your 2012 Cadillac SRX AWD for flat towing behind your motorhome. We even have help articles that will explain the items needed and the various options available to you; these articles are linked for review. These articles and your Cadillac owner's manual are the places to get started. I checked the online edition of the manual for your car and Cadillac states the AWD SRX can be flat towed from the front up to 65-mph. The manual explains...
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  • Base Plate Kit Installation for a 2015 Cadillac SRX
    Base plate kit installs like the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1690 that you referenced that has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Cadillac SRX usually take about four hours to install. We typically tell people to set aside an afternoon as that is about how long it takes our installers. We charge 4 hours of shop time for a base plate install. For more info on the install check out the install video and instructions link I attached.
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    If used with the # BX88297 adapter, the Blue Ox # BX1690 base plate kit is compatible with the Ready Brute Elite II tow bar. To complete your towing system, you'd need safety cables like # RM-643 if you don't have them already, a taillight diode wiring kit like # RM-152-98146-7. Assuming your vehicle is at factory ride height using the stock tire size, the base plates will sit about 16-1/2 inches above the pavement. If this is more than 3 inches higher or lower than the receiver height...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Cadillac SRX
    It sounds like you are wanting to flat tow your 2013 Cadillac SRX behind your RV. For a supplemental braking system, I really like the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. This proportional system will activate as soon as your RV's brake lights go on and apply the brakes in your Cadillac with the same intensity that you are braking with inside the RV. It is a one-time setup, meaning you will not need to remove or activate anything each time you tow. The actual operating unit and actuating cylinder...
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  • Does Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1690 Fit 2015 Cadillac SRX with Adaptive Cruise Control
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    I was able to verify with Roadmaster that you will need the Adapter # RM-031-5 for your Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 serial number 5448. This will allow you to replace the ends on your bars and connect directly to the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1690 on your 2015 Cadillac SRX.
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    The SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243 is compatible with your 2013 Cadillac SRX with adjustable brake pedal. No additional parts are needed for installation but the system needs to be set up with the pedals as far back (closest to the seat) as possible. Once installed this way the pedals must be moved back each time the vehicle is towed. A supplementary braking system like the Air Force One is one of the components essential to safe...
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