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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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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 BX1735 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

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates solid connection points so you can safely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden base plate and removable arms keep the front end looking clean.
  • Quick Hookup and Removal: Twist-lock design lets you attach or remove arms in seconds without tools.
  • Built to Last: Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion through years of towing.
  • Even, Reliable Pull: Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to protect your suspension and frame.
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Features to know about

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

If you like a clean, factory look when you’re not towing, this kit makes it easy. The base plate mounts directly to the chassis, and the removable arms twist out in seconds to leave nothing sticking past the front end. Receiver covers plug in when the arms are off to keep dirt and debris out and give everything a finished look. The brackets stay tucked away for a seamless appearance that blends right in.

Blue Ox base plate kit with removable arms attached to a vehicle, showing hidden design and secure tow bar connection points.

Blue Ox base plate kit on vehicle front with arms removed, highlighting hidden design and seamless finish.

Blue Ox base plate kit installed on vehicle front with removable arms attached for secure flat towing connection.

Blue Ox base plate kit with detachable arms removed, showing clean hidden mounting points on vehicle front.

Quick Hookups Made Simple: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Arms

Connecting your tow bar doesn’t get much easier. Each arm slides into the receiver and locks with a simple twist, then secures with a pin. When you’re done towing, just pull the pin, rotate, and remove the arms. It’s straightforward and repeatable every time, even if you’re hooking up alone or in tight spaces.

Close-up showing Blue Ox base plate twist-lock arm attachment design for easy installation and removal.

Close-up of Blue Ox base plate twist-lock arm showing rotational attachment method for quick connection or removal.

Strong Where It Counts: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load

This setup bolts directly to your chassis with no welding required. The durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion, and its design spreads towing forces evenly across mounting points to help reduce stress on your suspension. It’s built to handle long miles of travel without complaint.

Ready for the Gear You Already Have: Tow Bar Compatibility Options

If you already own a tow bar, there’s no need to start from scratch. This base plate pairs directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. It’s also adaptable for Roadmaster tow bars using adapter # RM-031 or # RM-031-5 (sold separately) and for Demco tow bars with adapter # DM9523041 (sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to attach an electrical connector bracket so your wiring stays clean and organized.

DIY-Friendly Install: Bolt-On Design with Included Hardware

You don’t need welding equipment or special tools to get this installed. The base plate bolts securely to your chassis with the included mounting hardware. Reviewers call out that Blue Ox instructions are clear and complete, making it a solid project for anyone comfortable turning a wrench on their own rig. With bracket spacing of 20" and a bracket height of 13-1/2", you can plan your whole towing setup around precise, factory-fit dimensions.

Illustrated guide showing flat towing setup with motorhome, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and braking system components.

Flat towing basics diagram showing motorhome connected to car via tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and brake system components.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 20"
  • Bracket height: 13-1/2"

Warranty

  • Warranty length: 3-Year warranty

BX1735 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Item # BX1735

Installation Details BX1735 Installation instructions

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After 12 months and over 10K miles towing with this hitch on my toad I can say it was trouble-free and solid on all types of roads.
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Gwendolyn Y.

5/15/2025

10k miles!? Sounds like you had an amazing year out on the road. What are some places you're hitting up this time?

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Install went very well and fit as it should
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It look like it will work. But I was unaware how hard it will be to install. I am looking for someone to help me. I am getting older and it is not as easy as it use to be.
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Great product no issues at all
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2020 Chevrolet Blazer
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Thomas

10/28/2021

Really doing a good job

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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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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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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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  • Can 2019 Chevy Blazer be Flat Towed and Parts Needed
    I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2019 Chevy Blazer and on page 335 of the online manual it states "These vehicles may be dinghy towed from the front" so yes you can flat tow this vehicle! I do recommend checking out your copy of the manual which has some steps you'll need to follow to safely tow the car. In order to do this there are a number of parts, which I'll list for you: - Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1735 - Tow Bar: Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 - Wiring...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Setup For a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer
    Hey David, welcome back. Since you already have a Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380, here are the parts you'll need to flat tow a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer: Baseplate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - item # BLU58CR for 2.0 turbo engine or item # BX1735 if you have the 3.6 motor Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Battery Disconnect - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle item # RM-766 Charge Line -...
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  • Availability Of Blue Ox Brand Base Plate For A 2024 Chevy Blazer
    Yes, we do have a Blue Ox base plate that will fit your 2024 Chevy Blazer. If your Blazer has the 2.0L Turbo engine you will want the Blue Ox # BLU58CR. For vehicles without the 2.0L turbo it will be the Blue Ox # BX1735. Both will install very similarly. You will have to remove the front bumper and do some minor drilling.
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  • Recommended Baseplate For A 2024 Chevy Blazer
    Hey Hernan, At this time Blue Ox is the only manufacturer that has a baseplate made for 2024 Chevy Blazer models. They offer the # BX1735 which fits non-2.0L Turbo engine models and the # BLU58CR which will fit models with a 2.0L Turbo engine, but will not fit models with Adaptive Cruise Control.
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  • Is There An Installation Video For Blue Ox Baseplates On A 2024 Chevy Blazer?
    Hey Jay, Unfortunately we have not had the chance to install the Blue Ox # BX1735 baseplate on a 2024 Balzer at our facility to get an installation video. I have attached the instructions below for you but we currently do not have a video. Did you have any specific questions about the installation?
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  • Parts Needed For Flat Towing 2021 Chevy Blazer V6 AWD
    Hello Paul, thank for reaching out. Here is a list of all the parts you will need to flat tow your 2021 Chevy Blazer V6 AWD: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1735 - Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plate - Non-Binding - LEDs - RV Mount - 8K # RM-677 - Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152 - Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional # SM99251 - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch...
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  • Can Roadmaster Parts be Used to Flat Tow 2024 Chevy Blazer
    Hey Rodger, when considering a vehicle for flat towing the first thing you want to consider is if it can be flat towed. Which to find that out the easiest will be to look online for the vehicle's owners manual and then scroll to index at the back and then look up the towing section and under that "recreational towing". At this time for a 2024 Chevy Blazer we only have Blue Ox base plate kits like the part # BX1735 if it doesn't have the 2.0 turbo engine or the part # BLU58CR if it does...
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  • Install Instructions for Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX1735 for 2020 Chevy Blazer
    We haven't had the chance to install the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1735 or any of the other base plate kits that fit a 2020 Chevy Blazer so we don't have any install videos we can share with you but I can tell you that the Blue Ox install instructions that are attached to this page for the # BX1735 are always very thorough and accurate. They would do a great job guiding you through the install process.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Chevy Blazer RS
    Per the owner's manual I searched for online, a 2022 Chevy Blazer RS can be flat towed. Here are all the parts you will need in order to make that happen: - Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1735 - Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e47ZR - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751483 - Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766 - Supplemental Braking...
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  • What Comes With the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, BX1735
    Safety cables, such as Blue Ox 7' Safety Cables, # BX88197, are a separate item from the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit with removable arms, # BX1735. However, safety cables are sometimes packaged with tow bar options such as the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar, # BX7420. A breakaway switch to apply towed vehicles brakes under emergency situation under separation from motorhome is an integrated component of the supplemental braking system.
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  • Can 2024 Chevy Blaze Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Fit with Roadmaster Falcon 2 All-Terrain Tow Bar
    You can use your Roadmaster Falcon 2 All-Terrain tow bar with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1735 that fits your 2024 Chevy Blazer. In order to do this you need the Brackets Adapter # RM-031 which makes the connectors compatible with your base plate kit. It doesn't look like Roadmaster has a base plate kit fit for your vehicle at this time (November 2023), but the Blue Ox solution will work just fine!
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  • Base Plate Kit for 2024 Chevy Blazer Premier With V6 3.6L Engine
    Hey Charles! Sorry for the delay on this. I reached out to Roadmaster, and after some back and forth, I found that they do not have a base plate that fits your 2024 Chevy Blazer Premier with the 3.6L V6. Instead, I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1735. This is designed to fit the 3.6L Blazer, so it will work with your Premier. If you were wanting to use a Roadmaster tow bar you can add adapters # RM-031 or # RM-031-5 to make them compatible. Do you already have a tow bar...
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