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2008 Toyota Sienna
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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1694
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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 BX1694 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 - BX1694

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 base plate with twist-lock arms leaves a clean, factory-style front end.
  • Quick Hookup and Release: Twist to lock or remove arms in seconds for faster setup and storage.
  • Built to Last: Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion for long-term use.
  • Even Pull Every Trip: Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly across the chassis for a stable tow.
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Features to know about

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

When you’re not towing, this setup keeps your front end looking clean. The hidden design leaves no brackets or crossbars sticking out past the bumper, and the removable arms twist off in seconds. Once the arms are out, plug in the receiver covers to keep dirt and debris out while keeping the front end looking finished.

Blue Ox base plate kit installed on vehicle with removable arms detached, highlighting hidden design and clean front appearance.

Blue Ox base plate kit with removable arms attached to front of vehicle, showing complete towing setup and clean hidden design.

Hook Up Fast and Simple: Twist-Lock Attachment System

Getting ready to tow doesn’t need to take all day. The twist-lock arms slide into the receivers, rotate to lock in place, and secure with a pin. When you’re done, pull the pin, give the arm a twist, and it comes right out. It’s a quick process that makes solo hookups easier at home or at camp.

Close-up of Blue Ox base plate twist-lock mechanism showing how removable arms attach and detach from receiver mounts.

Built Strong for Long Hauls: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This base plate bolts directly to the chassis—no welding required. The sturdy steel build spreads towing forces evenly across the frame to help reduce stress on the suspension. It’s powder coated to resist rust and corrosion for dependable performance mile after mile.

Fits with What You Already Have: Compatible Tow Bar Options

Whether you already own a Blue Ox tow bar or plan to use another brand, this kit is ready to match up. It pairs directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a solid connection and can be adapted for use with Roadmaster (RM-031 or RM-031-5) or Demco (DM9523041) tow bars, each sold separately. Integrated mounting points make it easy to add an electrical connector bracket so your wiring stays organized.

Easy Bolt-On Install: Straightforward Setup with Included Hardware

This kit’s straightforward bolt-on design makes installation approachable for experienced DIYers or local shops alike. It mounts securely using existing chassis points—no welding needed—and includes all hardware required for a solid fit. Bracket spacing is 31-1/2" center to center with a bracket height of 15-1/2", so it’s easy to plan your setup around those measurements.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 31-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 15-1/2"

Diagram of flat towing setup showing motorhome connected to car with labeled components including tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring harness, and braking system.

  • 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.

Warranty

  • Warranty: 3-Year warranty

BX1694 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX1694 Installation instructions

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Product was as advertised and the service at etrailer was awesome!
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Blue Ox base plates work great. I have them on a 2014 GMC 2500. Installation was not bad. The removable arms give the truck a clean look when not in use. When in use, the truck pulls great behind the RV.
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Great fit
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shipped overnight, easy to install, works perfectly with our motor home
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Dickie

12/9/2024

Works great easy installation no issues at all

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Great company order several times from them.
Always in stock and on time.
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Choose blue ox for the excellent brand quality and I’ve use in the pass.
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2011 GMC Sierra
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado
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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.....

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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.

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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
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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?
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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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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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Well the blue ox base plate actually fits my turbo engine. The Curt didn't fit as advertised.
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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?

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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

12/12/2025

Still the same no issues...fine product

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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!
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Matthew

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.

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Jameson C.

10/12/2026

@Matthew that's great to hear!
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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?

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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.
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Perry

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.

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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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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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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?

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    Thanks for reaching out Dustin. We do offer a base plate from Blue Ox that will be compatible with your Ready Brute Elite 2 with Blue Ox Clevises. For your 2011 Silverado you can use part # BX1674 for 1500 models. If your truck is a 2500 or 2500 you will use part # BX1694 instead. just keep in mind that if you have tow hooks they will need to be removed in order to install the base plate.
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    Hey Larry, The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1694 is not a fit for 1500 models but the # BX1674 would be a fit. I've attached a short video below where we'll walk you through the installation process.
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    You will need an entire flat tow setup on your 2012 GMC Sierra in order to do this the right way. Here are the parts I recommend using for this: - Blue Ox Allure Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7460P (comes with safety cables) - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 for 1500 or # BX1694 for 2500/3500 - Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56101 - Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7 - Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Connector # PK11700 - Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System...
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    Hey Terry, The Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420 is rated for 10,000lbs so it would be capable of handling the weight of your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. To attach it to your truck you'll need a Blue Ox baseplate like part # BX1694. This replaces your factory tow hooks, or would sit where they would if you don't have them. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing equipment then I have the following recommendations: Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic...
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  • Supplemental Braking Recommendation for a Chevy Silverado Getting Flat Towed
    The Blue Ox AutoStop is discontinued and no longer available, but if you have one or a way to get one it would work as a supplemental braking system for flat towing your 2013 Chevy Silverado. The Blue Ox Patriot braking system part # BLU37TR another option you could entertain as well if you don't have the AutoStop already. This system can sense the amount of braking that the tow vehicle is applying and will apply a proportional amount of braking in your Silverado. I attached an FAQ article...
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  • Does Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX1694 Require Frame Rail Modification to Install
    The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1694 is a confirmed fit for your 2013 GMC Sierra. It should not require the modification you mentioned for it to install. Did your truck have tow hooks? This kit is designed as a fit for vehicles with tow hooks (they do get removed), if yours didn't have tow hooks from the factory the frame rail would be slightly different.
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