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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1716
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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 BX1716 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 - BX1716

  • 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: 32-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 17-1/2"
  • 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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  • 2015 Chevy Suburban Flat Tow Parts Recommendations
    Hey Ricardo, thanks for reaching out! Picking out the parts for flat towing can be a bit overwhelming, but I'd be happy to help out! Here are the parts I recommend installing on your 2015 Chevy Suburban: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1718 (with Adaptive Cruise Control) or Kit # BX1716 (without Adaptive Cruise Control) - Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate # RM-677 - Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56115 - 6-Way Connector # PK12720 - Roadmaster...
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  • 2020 Cadillac Escalade Parts Recommendations for Flat Towing with a 2017 International Lonestar
    Hey Kian, thanks for reaching out! Here are the parts I recommend for flat towing your 2020 Cadillac Escalade: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1716 - Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar with LEDs # RM-677 - Accessory Kit for Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bars # RM-9284-2 - Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766 - Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes # DM26VR - High-Low Adapter (see attached article - bracket height is 17-1/2") All of these parts are from various...
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  • Will Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for 2019 GMC Yukon Fit 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
    Hi Garrett; the # BX1716 only fits vehicles like the Yukon from 2015-2020 and it is not a fit for the Sierra 1500. For the 2014 Sierra 1500 you would need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1711.
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  • Recommended Blue Ox Base Plate for a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
    No, it will not but I have one that does. For your 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 the correct one is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU35XR. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1716, you referenced, fits 2015 - 2020 Escalade's, Suburban's, Tahoe's, and Yukon's. Here are some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2019 GMC Sierra 1500: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item...
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  • Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations For A 2015 Yukon Denali Without Adaptive Cruise Control
    To flat tow your 2015 GMC Yukon you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Since you want to use Blue Ox base plates I recommend sticking with a Blue Ox tow bar to prevent the need for an adapter. For the weight of your vehicle I recommend the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000lbs # BX7420. This tow bar has non0binding latches and a swivel function...
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  • Parts Recommendation to Flat Tow a 2016 Cadillac Escalade with Adaptive Cruise Control
    The Blue Ox Base Plate kit part # BX1716 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Cadillac Escalade with adaptive cruise control and because of that would not interfere with it. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420 which includes safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Tahoe
    The correct Blue Ox base plate for your 2016 Chevy Tahoe without adaptive cruise control is the part # BX1716. Had you have adaptive cruise control you would instead need the part # BX1718. This will work great with your Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-152, and not have to worry about cutting the light sockets. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Chevy Tahoe
    Flat towing setups end up pretty involved so I wouldn't say there's a super easy route to go but there are some areas that can be made a little easier. For a base plate kit you would want the Blue Ox part # BX1716 if you do not have adaptive cruise control and part # BX1718 for if you do. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the...
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  • Recommended Equipment to Flat Tow 2017 Cadillac Escalade 4WD with RV That Has Air Brakes
    Flat towing a vehicle behind an RV requires a few items, including base plates, a tow bar and a braking system among others. These and all other items for safe and legal flat towing are outlined in the linked article. To flat tow a 4WD Escalade it must have a 2-speed transfer case that has both Neutral and 4WD Low settings. Blue Ox base plate kit # BX1716 is a good choice for your 4WD. Our in-house installers like the Blue Ox gear. For a tow bar I suggest their Alpha # BX7380 which includes...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
    Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1716 has been confirmed as a fit for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 as long as your truck doesn't have adaptive cruise control. If you do have the adaptive cruise control instead you need # BX1718 In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420 that has a 10k capacity and comes...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Cadillac Escalade
    Along with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1716 and the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 there are a couple more parts you need in order to safely flat tow your 2016 Cadillac Escalade. Since the Alpha comes with safety chains we can check that off the list but you will also need a wiring kit in order to activate your Escalade's brake lights and turn signals. For that the best option is the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267, or you can simply add magnetic...
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  • Is Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar BX7365 Suitable to Flat Tow 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV
    The Blue Ox Alpha 2 tow bar # BX7380 is suitable for use with the Blue Ox base plates # BX1716 on your 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The tow bar is rated for 6500-lbs which is more than the curb weight of your Escalade; that curb weight ranges from abut 5700-lbs to about 6000-lbs. Should you ever need a new tow bar I would recommend one with a higher weight capacity just so that it will give you a bigger safety margin. The Blue Ox Avail tow bar # BX7420 is the one I recommend since it is...
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  • Will Blue Ox Base Plates Fit 2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
    I verified with Blue Ox that the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1716 has been confirmed to fit the Platinum Edition 2016 Cadillac Escalade. If you also need a tow bar the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 will pair well with the base plates and it comes with safety cables. To power the Escalade's lights you can use the Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit # RM-155. This will allow the signal lights to work with your RV's but not require you to tap into the wiring of the Cadillac. Also, in order to flat...
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  • Does Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX1716 Fit 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV
    Yes, the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1716 that you referenced does fit your 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 GMC Yukon SLT with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
    Yes, you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1718 to flat tow your 2017 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD as long as it has the Adaptive Cruise Control. If you don't have the Adaptive Cruise Control then you'll use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1716 instead. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I recommend using the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 because it...
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  • Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2018 Cadillac Escalade With Blue Ox Tow Bar
    In order to use a Blue Ox Tow Bar like the Aventa LX on a 2018 Cadillac Escalade you'll still need a base plate kit, wiring harness, braking system, and a few other items. I have attached my recommendations for each of these components below. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1716 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch part # RM-766 Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR
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  • Could Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar Work With Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for 2016 GMC Yukon
    Yes, the Blue Ox Aventa was a non-binding tow bar. It's no longer made but it had a similar telescoping arm design to the Avail part # BX7420 that you referenced. The triple lug design of the Blue Ox tow bars would not have changed from the older Aventa till now so it would work with current base plate kit fits as well. I believe you have a 2016 GMC Yukon so for a base plate kit you'd want the # BX1718 for if you have adaptive cruise control or part # BX1716 for if you do not.
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  • 2015 Chevy Suburban LTZ Base Plate Recommendation to Fit with Blue OX Aventa Tow Bar
    You'll need to install one of two base plates on your 2015 Chevy Suburban to fit with your Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar BX7445. The correct kit just depends on if you have the Adaptive Cruise Control or not: - With Adaptive Cruise Control # BX1718 - W/O Adaptive Cruise Control # BX1716 For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of...
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  • 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter for Vehicle with 4-Way and Trailer 7-Way
    You basically need the opposite direction adapter of the # HM47365 that you referenced. You'd instead want the part # 37185.
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