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When you’re not towing, this setup keeps things clean. The hidden design means the brackets won’t stick out past the front of the vehicle. Once you twist the removable arms out, the included receiver covers plug in to keep dirt out of the sockets and give it a finished look. There’s nothing to bang your leg on when walking by, and the front end keeps its smooth, factory-style appearance.
Connecting your tow bar doesn’t get much simpler. The arms insert into the receivers and lock in place with a twist. When you’re done towing, pull the pin, rotate, and slide them back out. It’s a smooth, tool-free process that makes getting on the road easier whether you’re hitching up at home or at a campsite.
This base plate bolts directly to the chassis with no welding required. The heavy-duty steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion, and its sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to help prevent stress on the suspension. It’s built to stay solid after thousands of miles of travel.
The sturdy lugs pair right up with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. If you’re using a Roadmaster or Demco tow bar, it’s adaptable with their specific adapter kits (RM-031 or RM-031-5 for Roadmaster, DM9523041 for Demco—each sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to attach an electrical connector plug and bracket so your lighting setup stays neat and accessible.
You can bolt this base plate right to your vehicle’s chassis—no welding needed. Everything mounts securely using the included hardware for a straightforward install. For planning purposes, the distance between brackets is 22" and bracket height is 13", so you can line up your tow bar setup before you start.
Ratings & Reviews
Mike L.
9/9/2026
Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....
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?
Roger
12/12/2025
Still the same no issues...fine product
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.
Jameson C.
10/12/2026
Kate F.
12/17/2025
Thanks for the detailed review Chris, and the pointers! This will be most helpful to others. What was your favorite stop in those 7,000 miles? Where did you go, what did you see?
Perry
10/1/2026
Follow up. Ive put about 8000 miles on the setup and its been great. A 34 ton suburban pulls nicely behind my Dutch star, and they dont have a steering lock so its nice not to have to retrieve keys when stopping for the night. I have used the safety cable attachment a few times for straight line pulls with a small shackle when working as a rally racing volunteer, its been fine but I wouldnt side pull on it.
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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.