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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX2650

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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 BX2650 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 - BX2650

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Ready for Flat Towing: Creates solid attachment points so you can safely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design with twist-off arms leaves a clean, factory-style look.
Connects Fast and Secure: Twist-lock arms insert and lock easily for quick setup and removal.
Built to Last: Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion for long-term use.
Distributes Load Evenly: Sturdy design spreads towing force across the frame for a stable tow.

Features to know about

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

If you like a clean, factory look when you’re not towing, this setup does it right. The hidden design keeps the brackets from sticking past the front of the vehicle, and the removable arms come off with a simple twist when you’re done towing. Receiver covers plug into the openings to keep dirt out and leave a finished appearance that blends right in.

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit installed on vehicle with removable arms attached, showing clean hidden design for flat towing setup.

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on vehicle with removable arms detached, showing hidden design and clean appearance when not towing.

Quick Hookup Without Hassle: Twist-Lock Attachment That Works Smoothly

Connecting your tow bar is fast and straightforward. Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pin. When it’s time to disconnect, just pull the pin, rotate, and remove. It’s a simple system that makes solo hookups easy at home or on the road.

Close-up of Blue Ox Base Plate Kit twist lock system showing how removable arms attach and lock into place.

Solid Where It Counts: Steel Build That Spreads the Load

This base plate bolts directly to the chassis with no welding needed. The sturdy steel construction and precise fit spread towing forces evenly across the frame to help reduce stress on suspension parts during long hauls. The powder-coated finish helps protect against rust and corrosion over years of trips.

Ready for Your Setup: Compatible and Adaptable Connection Points

The lugs pair securely with Blue Ox tow bars for a reliable link every time. If you’re running a Roadmaster or Demco system, simple adapter options (RM-031, RM-031-5, or DM9523041, sold separately) make it work with your existing gear. Built-in mounting points also let you add an electrical connector bracket so wiring stays neat and easy to reach.

Straightforward Install: Bolt-On Kit with Included Hardware

Everything bolts on—no welding required. The kit includes all necessary mounting hardware for a solid fit to your chassis. With a little patience and basic tools, the job can be done in your own garage. Once tightened down, the distance between brackets is 24" and bracket height is 22", giving you clear reference points for matching up your tow bar setup.

Specs

Dimensions

Distance between brackets: 24"
Bracket height: 22"

Warranty

Warranty length: 3-Year warranty

BX2650 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX2650 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2014 - 2019 Ford Fiesta non-ST models - with EcoBoost
2016 - 2019 Ford Fiesta non-ST models - without EcoBoost
2014 - 2019 Ford Fiesta ST models

Customer Satisfaction Score:

97% were satisfied with this product

3% of customers were not satisfied

Wrong item was ordered

3% of customers were not satisfied

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5237 reviews

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by: Cattledog 09/29/2025

2015 Ford Fiesta

So here is an honest review of the Blue Ox base plate. I ordered this base plate because I already have a Blue Ox tow bar. After watching the video of the Ford Fiesta install it didn't look too bad. In the video of the guy suggest ordering a different brand and after the install I understand why. Taking apart the front end of the car is easy the problem lies in the way Blue Ox decided to use welded nuts on bendable rods it is very difficult to get these aligned after drilling the holes. My advice for anyone who's going to do this is be prepared and have patience. After removing the headlights in front fascia cut out the edges of the plastic as noted in the video and then Mount the bar measure the half inch gap on one side and put a clamp on it. Here's where it gets annoying instead of just putting holes in it using a drill bit that would be in any 10 to 15 piece drill index they decided to use a 13/32 bit which you will only find in large quantity indexes. Here's what I found makes this job easier after drilling the first two holes in the base plate install the top bolt only and then tighten it down if you do both you're going to have two wires hindering your movement when you go to do the rear plates. Same thing when drilling the hole in the rear plate put the top bolt in first and this leaves you more room to work with. Prepare to be frustrated the system they use was not thought out very well there was plenty of room to drill all the way through to the other side of the frame and use a through bolt to simplify this whole process. It probably would have cost him a few more dollars to get larger bolts whatever the reason was this system of nuts welded the wires is nothing but a headache. Once you get past this point and it's time to install the safety cables in the video it shows him just wrapping around the rear side of the backing frame the cables in this kit are far too long to be of any use if the front bumper disconnects the way the cables are routed they can slip around the Mainframe there's enough slack that you can actually wrap it around the inside of the base plate mounting attachments to take up the slack. Other than the method of installing this the bar itself is well built. Getting the bumper put back on and cut out for the attachment points is tricky to say the least I ended up cutting out a little bit too much of the grill but I may just order another Grill now that I know exactly where it ends up when it's fully mounted. I would imagine it cost quite a bit to have one of these installed as what could be a straightforward install takes several extra hours of fighting alignment of the nuts on a wire system. Want thank e-trailer as they have the best price and it was shipped in a timely manner.

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by: David 07/06/2026 One Year Later

Etrailer has great products and stand behind what they sell i go to your site first and I tell everyone I talk to to go to Etrailer

by: Nancy 11/05/2022

The unit is installed looks great thanks to Lori and sales team and shipping great work

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by: richard hutchinson 08/10/2017

2017 Ford Fiesta

I ordered a blue ox baseplate for 2017 Ford Fiesta. When I ordered it I told them I did not have fog lights or eco boast . They sent baseplate for eco boast and we had significant issues on installing this, Had to cut a lot of the plastic on front so to get it to fit,

by: George 12/03/2024 One Year Later

Great outfit to deal with, timely shipping. Excellent service and knowledge of products.

by: Mr Ward 01/25/2024

Great product details, installation video and quick shipping.

by: Gerald 11/12/2023 One Year Later

Great tow plate , easy to install

by: Ronald 08/25/2021 One Year Later

Very pleased with this product Have pulled over 2000 miles with no problems.

Ronald One Year Later

8/25/2022

Working great. Towed almost 3000 miles with no problem.

by: James 11/05/2021

2019 Ford Fiesta

Great service received our parts yesterday which was very quick 4 days think you .

by: Reginald 08/04/2022 One Year Later

Installation was done professionally and quickly. The base plate is working as advertised.

by: Johnd. 06/22/2020 One Year Later

easy install

by: John W. 10/01/2019

2019 Ford Fiesta

I love dealing with you folks! It goes smoothly every time and the prices are right. I received this shipment far sooner than I expected.

by: Alan 01/06/2021

2017 Ford Fiesta

My purchase was based on quality and price. Both were great

by: Kathrine 06/07/2024

They were very easy to work with.

by: Timothy 08/20/2022 One Year Later

by: Frank 05/29/2025

2017 Ford Fiesta

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by: Ed V 04/27/2026

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.

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

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?

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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by: Mark 07/08/2026

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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by: Douglas 09/06/2026

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.....

by: Lynn 08/25/2026

Well the blue ox base plate actually fits my turbo engine. The Curt didn't fit as advertised.

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by: Charles 01/02/2026

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?

by: Roger 12/10/2024 One Year Later

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 One Year Later

12/12/2025

Still the same no issues...fine product

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