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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX2232
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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 BX2232 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 - BX2232

  • 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: 24"
  • Bracket height: 23"
  • 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.



BX2232 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX2232 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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    From what I was able to find in my research, the 2002 Honda CR-V can be flat towed. I would recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual to verify this. It sounds like you've already got a Blue Ox tow bar, so you're going to be best served by using Blue Ox base plates like the Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms # BX2232; this just means you won't need to use an adapter to connect to the tow bar as you would if using a different manufacturer's base plates with your tow bar. For...
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    Hello Ron, thanks for getting in touch. Yes, we do carry the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX2232 which is the correct fit for your 2004 Honda Element. This base plate is directly compatible with other Blue Ox brand tow bars. It can be adapter to other brands of tow bar if needed. Roadmaster tow bars require the adapter part # RM-031, and Demco tow bars need the # DM9523041 adapter. If you already have a tow bar, let me know which one you have an I can confirm the correct adapter. If you still need...
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  • What Size Screw Does Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Use for Wiring Connector
    Hey John, Blue Ox has told us that the rods for the wiring connectors that are on the front of their base plate kits like the # BX2232 aren't actually threaded and are designed to have self tapping screws used to attach the connector. The recommended size is 2 #12-14 x 1”. Did your base plate kit come with these screws already?
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    Hi George! I can definitely get you a full flat towing set up for your 2007 Honda Element EX. Almost everything I have included below is Roadmaster as they make some of the best flat towing parts on the market, but I did throw in our own tow bar. It's quite a bit less expensive and will handle everything fine. Plus it includes the safety cables. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 1541-5 etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates...
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  • Base Plate To Attach A 2003 Honda CR-V To A Blue Ox Tow Bar
    Hi Lawrence! Since you already have a Blue Ox tow bar, you will want to go with a Blue Ox base plate. For that, you will want the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2232. I included an install video we did with this base plate on an '02 CR-V for you to check out as well. It will be the same on your '03. Do you have the rest of the needed parts to get your '03 CR-V set up for flat towing?
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  • Recommended Flat-Tow Setup For 2003 Honda Element Being Towed By 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
    While we do not offer a flat-towing kit for your 2003 Honda Element, I would be happy to recommend all of the parts you will need to safely flat-tow it with your 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Motorhome. First you will need a custom fit base plate kit, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2232 which will blend in pretty well to the grille with the arms removed as you can see in the included picture. Moving on to a tow bar compatible with the Blue Ox # BX2232 I recommend the Blue Ox...
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  • What Blue Ox Base Plate fits a 2006 Honda CR-V
    We have exactly what you need to flat tow your 2006 Honda CR-V but unfortunately The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part # BX2232 you referenced will not fit onto a 2006 Honda CR-V. It was designed for use on the 2002-2004 model years. Instead you will use Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part # BX2238. This is a custom fit base plate specifically designed for your CR-V and comes with all of the necessary hardware to get it installed. I've linked a photo of it installed.
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    To make your baseplates work with your Roadmaster 5250 Falcon tow bar, you need to determine what base plates you have you have on your 2003 Honda CR-V. We have the Roadmaster XL style # 1541-1, the Roadmaster MX # 1541-5, or the Blue Ox # BX2232. The Roadmaster baseplates will work with no adapter needed but you may want the Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base Assembly # 910021-00. If you have Blue Ox baseplates, you will need the Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter...
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  • Base Plates and Equipment Needed to Flat Tow Honda Element 2003 EX Behind Motorhome
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  • Correct etrailer Tow Bar to Fit with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on 2005 Honda Element
    The correct etrailer tow bar for your 2005 Honda Element with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2232 is part # e47ZR. The part # e74ZR you were looking at comes with adapters to fit with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect base plates. These 2 tow bars are literally the same tow bar just with different adapters at the end. Attached are some videos for you to check out. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental...
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  • Lock Pins that Fit Blue Ox Base Plate and Tow Bar
    We have a lock kit that works with Blue Ox tow bars and base plate kits like what you have with the part # BX88359. This will replace the pins of the # BX7420 and lock it to your base plate kit part # BX2232.
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    Yes, you can flat tow your 2002 Honda CR-V behind your F-150 using either the Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4330 or the Blue Ox Adventurer Adjustable Tow Bar # BX7322. You will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2232 to give yourself the attachment points needed for connecting the tow bars. You will want to also check your local laws to verify if you are going to need a Braking System # HM39494 due to the weight of your CR-V. This would also help to reduce wear and tear on...
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    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX2232 and the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # 1541-1 are each rather easy and comparable to install. You can not make a wrong decision with either for install ease or quality of product. Consider what tow bar you will use and keep with brand is my suggestion. I like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-576 for its lightweight and aluminum construction and that it comes with cables and wiring. It has a latch design...
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  • Will The Blue Ox Alladin BX4325 Tow Bar Fit The BX2232 Base Plate?
    Hello Fred. Yes, the Blue Ox Alladin Tow bar BX4325 will indeed work with the Blue Ox # BX2232 Base Plate. The Alladin tow bar is an older model that is no longer available, but Blue Ox still uses the same design for the clevis, so it will work with any Blue Ox brand base plate.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Honda CR-V Behind a Motor Home
    The Blue Ox base plates, # BX2238, do not fit the 2002 Honda CR-V. They are designed for the 2005 to 2006 CR-V. For a 2002 you would use # BX2232. Instructions do come with the base plates and I will also send you a copy of them. We do not yet have a video showing installation. In addition to the base plates you will also need a compatible tow bar like the Blue Ox Avail, # BX7420. I usually recommend this tow bar because it is versatile and it comes with another part you will need, safety...
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  • Why Are There Different Blue Ox Base Plate Fits for 2002 to 2006 Honda CR-V
    Hey Gary, so the difference between the two Blue Ox part numbers you mentioned is the Honda CR-V year range they fit. The part # BX2238 fits 2005 to 2006 models and the part # BX2232 fits 2002 to 2004. While technically the same generation there were quite a few exterior changes made in 2005 to the CR-V which is why they new part number had to be came up with. Believe me, if Blue Ox could have gotten away without having to redesign the CR-V fit they would have as it costs them a lot of money.
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  • Correct Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for a 2004 Honda CR-V
    It sounds like you might be looking for a Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for a 2004 Honda CR-V and if that's the case we have just what you need in the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2232 which will work great with a tow bar like the Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar part # BX4370. In order to complete your setup you'll just need a few other items like the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 and Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part...
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  • Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms Compatible with 2003 Honda Element and Blue Ox Tow Bar
    Yes, for your 2003 Honda Element we have the Blue Ox base plate kit # BX2232 which is a confirmed fit, has removable arms, and is compatible with your Blue Ox tow bar part # BX7420. I attached an install video for this base plate kit for you to check out as well.
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