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2011 Audi Q7
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1843
$420.75
Retail:$635.00
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2011 Audi Q7

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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 BX1843 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 - BX1843

  • 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: 33-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 13-1/4"
  • 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.



BX1843 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX1843 Installation instructions

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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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    I took a look in the owner's manual for your 2015 Nissan Frontier and was not able to find any conclusive information in regards to flat-towing with all four wheels down. However, I was able to gather information from a few other sources that stated it was possible with a drive shaft disconnect coupling (we don't offer) but I would call the dealer to find out for certain. If it turns out that the vehicle can be flat-towed with all four wheels down then Blue-Ox does offer the components...
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  • Does a 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD Need a Lube Pump for Flat Towing
    According to a copy of a Nissan Frontier owners manual that I was able to find on-line, flat towing is only recommended for manual transmission version of this vehicle. If you have an automatic transmission Nissan requires that a vehicle dolly be used for towing your 2013 Nissan Frontier. Please double check your owners manual and confirm that your specific vehicle is capable of flat towing. I assume by transmission pump you are referring to a lube pump. A lube pump is used while the...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder with an Aventa Tow Bar
    Considering that the Avail tow bar, # BX7420, is rated for 10,000 pounds, you can certainly tow the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder using base plates # BX1843. The warning regarding 5,000 pounds is in reference to lower capacity tow bars, not the base plates. So you will be fine with the Aventa and these base plates. The Avail tow bar comes with safety cables so you will just need to add lighting and supplemental braking. For lighting you can use the Blue Ox bulb and socket kit # BX8869. This kit...
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate Fit for 2018 Nissan Frontier
    We do have Blue Ox base plates that fit your 2018 Nissan Frontier, but not confirmed to fit means the base plates you referenced will not physically fit on the frame of your Frontier, the model number you referenced, for example, is a fit for a 2010 - 2012 Ford Fusion. So for base plates, a tow bar and the rest of the parts needed to flat tow your 2018 Nissan Frontier, here is exactly what you will need that will fit your truck. - Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1843 - Tow...
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  • 2015 Nissan Frontier Parts Needed to Flat Tow
    I think the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1843 is a great choice for your 2015 Nissan Frontier and will pair nicely with the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380. The Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-98146-7 you purchased is also an excellent choice - I really like the diodes that come with this system. This means you just need a braking system and possibly a high-low adapter to keep your tow bar level. For a braking kit I really like the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO #...
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  • Recommendations For Flat Towing A 2012 Nissan Frontier
    For your 2012 Nissan Frontier extended cab, we need to start with the baseplates for your tow bar. I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1843 confirmed to fit your truck. I recommend using the Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420 for this installation. Then, we need a tow bar that is compatible and I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 6,500 lbs # BX7380. This tow bar comes with the safety cables you need. I recommend using the Blue Ox Base-Plate...
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  • Will Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar Work on Blue Ox Base Plates for 2019 Nissan Frontier
    The two parts you mentioned will work together perfectly; the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 will fit Blue Ox base plates that are spaced between 16" and 36" apart on center, and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1843 that fits your 2019 Nissan Frontier has base plate tabs spaced 33-1/2" apart so they're compatible. I have added links below to video reviews for you to check out as well of the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1843 and Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380.
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  • Base Plates For Flat Towing A 2015 Nissan Frontier
    I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox about your 2015 Nissan Frontier. They said the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX1843, is confirmed to be a fit for the 2015 frontier. The tabs on the front of the base plates are easily removed when not in use and the system appears almost invisible. If you need any of the other components required to flat-tow your Frontier, you can let me know and I will be happy to make some recommendations that will work for you. I have attached some helpful articles...
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