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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: BX2218
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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 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 BX2218 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 - BX2218

  • Blue Ox
  • Fixed Draw Bars
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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.


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"
  • 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.



BX2218 Blue Ox Baseplate - Standard Tabs

Installation Details BX2218 Installation instructions

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372 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

  • How To Use Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar On 1999 Honda CR-V
    In regards to the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part # BX4330, the width of the triple-lug connection is just a bit over 2-1/2". In order to use this tow bar on a 1999 Honda CR-V you'll need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2218. If you don't already have a wiring harness, the Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System with 4-Pole Connector part # TR118821 is what I recommend.
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  • Recommended Base Plate for 1998 Honda CR-V
    For your 1998 Honda CRV, you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # BX2218 for a direct fit to a Blue Ox towbar. If you prefer to have the removable arms, then you can use the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 1528-3 with any Roadmaster tow bar or use the adapter # RM-032 for Blue Ox tow bar compatibility. If you need more help with components for your vehicle to flat tow, I'd be happy to assist. I've attached an article to help.
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  • Using a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar with Blue Ox Base Plates on a 1997 Honda CR-V
    Since your Sterling tow bar has a serial number above 14,501 you can use Roadmaster adapter # RM-031-5 to attach to the Blue Ox base plates # BX2218 on your 1997 Honda CR-V. The Blue Ox base plates cannot be fitted with quick disconnects or the keeper for the EZ Hook safety cables. So I recommend using straight safety cables # RM-645.
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  • Is Blue Ox Base Plate Kit 2218 Compatible With Aventa II Tow Bar?
    Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2218 that fits your 1998 is compatible with the Aventa II tow bar. This base plate kit is also compatible with Acclaim, Adventurer, Aladdin, Allure, Alpha, Avail, and Trion tow bars.
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  • Does Blue Ox Make Base Plates for 2018 Honda CR-V?
    There are not baseplates made for your 2018 Honda CR-V. The reason is the CR-V changed their transmission to a CVT which is not flat towable. If you have a front wheel drive model, you can use a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800 lbs # DM9713045. If you have an all wheel drive model then a trailer is required as all 4 wheels need to be off the ground.
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