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2022 Mini Cooper
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: BX1719
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2022 Mini Cooper

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Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, providing your vehicle with a streamlined look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms part number BX1719 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 - BX1719

  • Blue Ox
  • Fixed Draw Bars
  • Visible

Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, providing your vehicle with a streamlined look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis.


Features:

  • Custom-fit base plate provides attachment points for your tow bar when flat towing
  • Low-profile reinforcements provide a streamlined look for the front of your vehicle
    • Crossbar support beam blends in well with your vehicle's bumper
  • Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to prevent stress on your vehicle's suspension
  • Durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion
  • Straightforward installation - no welding required
    • 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: 24"
  • Bracket height: 13-1/2"
  • 3-Year warranty


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.



BX1719 Blue Ox Baseplate - Standard Tabs

Installation Details BX1719 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

356 reviews
Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, providing your vehicle with a streamlined look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis.

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See what our Experts say about this Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Can 2017 Chevy Express Van be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
    I did some checking and it looks like the recommended procedure for flat towing your 2017 Chevy Express 2500 van is by installing a lube pump in the transmission. A driveshaft disconnect would not be needed. While we don't carry a lube pump we do carry everything else you'll need to flat tow your van. You'll first need to start with a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX1719 which is confirmed as a fit for your van. For a tow bar the Blue Ox part # BX7420 is a really great choice...
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  • Recommended Parts To Flat Tow A 2014 Chevrolet Express Explorer Van
    After looking at the owner's manual for your 2014 Chevy Express Explorer and the 2WD version can be flat towed if you add a lube pump to the transmission. While we do not have have the lube pumps, we do have all of the other parts needed to flat tow your Express Explorer. Note if you have the AWD model, the only option to tow your van is with a trailer and all 4 wheels off of the ground. Starting with a baseplate I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1719 which is confirmed to fit...
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  • Is There A Recommended Bumper For Flat Towing A 2001 Jeep Wrangler
    We don't carry replacement front bumpers, but you could check with Smittybilt since they do offer some bumpers that are rated for flat towing by the D-Ring mounts. This will give you a more rugged looking bumper for your Wrangler without having to install a baseplate. When you're picking out the bumper you'll want to note the thickness of the D-Rings to ensure that we have a compatible adapter to connect to a tow bar. We have the following options: Roadmaster: 3/4" Thick # RM-035 1" Thick...
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