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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX2663
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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 BX2663 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 - BX2663

  • 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: 21-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 14"
  • 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.



BX2663 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX2663 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2016 - 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback - S, SE, and Titanium - with Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2016 - 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback - S, SE, and Titanium - without Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2016 - 2018 Ford Focus Sedan - with Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2016 - 2018 Ford Focus Sedan - without Adaptive Cruise Control


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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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  • Flat Towing Package for 2016-2018 Ford Focus With Adaptive Cruise Control
    The parts to flat tow a 2016-2018 Ford Focus with adaptive cruise control are different than the parts needed to flat tow a 2016-2018 Ford Focus without adaptive cruise control. To flat tow a 2016-2018 Ford Focus with adaptive cruise control you'll need a base plate, a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking system and possibly a high low adapter to tow level. For the base plate I recommend Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2663 because of its removable bracket arms...
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    To flat tow your 2018 Ford Focus you will need, a base plate, tow bar, tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, safety cables, and possibly a high low adapter. The best plate for the 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback SE is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2663 which has removable bracket arms for a discreet, clean look. I have attached an installation video of the base plate for your reference. For the tow bar, I recommend the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part # BX7420 which is a non-binding...
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  • Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2018 Ford Focus Sport Manual Transmission
    According to the online manual on Ford's website 2018 Ford Focus's with a manual transmission are able to be towed with all four wheels down. I highly recommend reading through your specific model's manual to confirm it states the same and follow the steps listed to make sure the your vehicle is ready to be flat towed. To tow your vehicle you'll also need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow...
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  • Blue Ox Components Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ford Focus
    The correct Blue Ox base plate kit for your 2018 Ford Focus would be the part # BX2663 which fits the sedan and hatchback models. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables...
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  • Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ford Focus
    For your 2016 Ford Focus the correct base plate kit is the part # BX2663 which is a confirmed fit for yours that is built in 2015. You didn't say what tow bar you have but this will work with Blue Ox tow bars. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ford Focus
    There was a generation change between a 2013 Focus and a 2017 Focus so you would not be able to take a base plate off of a 2013 and install it on a 2017. For the 2017 Focus you would want the part # BX2663 which is a confirmed fit. For a tow bar the best and most popular option for that base plate kit is the # BX7380. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow...
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  • Ascent Tow Bar Compatibility with 2017 Ford Focus
    Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX2663, a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford Focus, will work with the Ascent Tow Bar # BX4370. For wiring your indicator lights, I suggest the diode kit, # RM-15267. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector for the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. I have attached a product review video...
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  • Are the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2663 Compatible
    Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2663 and the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar # BX7322 are compatible with each other. Please note that the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2663 fits the following: 2016 - 2017 Ford Focus Hatchback - S, SE, and Titanium - with or without Adaptive Cruise Control 2016 - 2017 Ford Focus Sedan - with or without Adaptive Cruise Control Keep in mind that a complete flat towing setup includes both the Base Plate Kit and the Tow Bar as well as Safety Cables, Vehicle...
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  • Can Curt Tow Bar be Used to Flat Tow 2016 Ford Focus
    We only have one adapter that fits the Curt tow bar you have and it's the Blue Ox part # BX8833 which allows it to connect to Blue Ox base plate kits. That means that for your 2016 Ford Focus you'd need the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX2663. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for Ford Focus
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # BX2663, is vehicle specific to make and model; this base plate kit is for the Ford Focus. Please consult your vehicle specific owners manual for concerns with flat towing this vehicle, and note concerns of your vehicle regarding adaptive cruise control or not. If your Ford Focus has adaptive cruise control with your automatic transmission, disconnecting the positive side of the battery is required to avoid draining the battery during flat...
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2017 Ford Focus for Use with Blue Ox Tow Bar
    For your 2017 Ford Focus you'd need a new Blue Ox base plate as a kit from a Vue would not fit. For that you'd need the part # BX2663 which is a confirmed fit.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ford Focus Sedan
    For your 2018 Ford Focus Sedan the Blue Ox Base Plate kit part # BX2663 fits whether you have the active cruise control or not so this would be the kit to use. There are no exlusions for this kit on vehicles with the active shutters like you mentioned having either. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. A compatible tow bar is the Blue Ox Alpha, # BX7380. It includes safety cables...
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  • Recommended Base Plate for 2016 Ford Focus
    For your 2016 Ford Focus, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2663. These base plates are custom-fit for your vehicle and feature hidden reinforcements along with removable bracket arms. This will provide a nice, clean look when your Focus is not being towed. I have attached the installation details that you can look over. Any local auto shop or mechanic should be able to handle the installation without issue.. I recommend using the attached installation details for reference when...
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