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2018 Dodge Durango
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX2803
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2018 Dodge Durango

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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 BX2803 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 - BX2803

  • 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: 23"
  • Bracket height: 15"
  • 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.



BX2803 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX2803 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2014 - 2016 Fiat 500L Easy - Manual transmission
  • 2014 - 2016 Fiat 500L Lounge - Manual transmission
  • 2014 - 2016 Fiat 500L Pop - Manual transmission
  • 2014 - 2016 Fiat 500L Trekking - Manual transmission


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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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See what our Experts say about this Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Quality Of The Blue Ox Baseplate BX2803
    Hey Mark, Blue Ox has a great reputation for quality and are one of the best when it comes to flat towing items, especially base plates. I understand your worry with those reviews, but I will add that majority of those low reviews on the page for # BX2803 are not reviews on that specific product, but similar base plates with all different vehicles and circumstances. The reviews on that product only, reflect great quality. That base plate has a 3 year warranty from Blue Ox. Since you...
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  • Are Safety Cables Included with the Blue Ox Baseplate for 2014 Fiat 500L?
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2803 only comes with the short cables that attach the base plate kit to the frame of your vehicle. The safety cables for your 2014 Fiat 500L that are required for the tow bar will actually come with the tow bar system if you get a Blue Ox tow bar. My recommendation is to use the either the Acclaim tow bar # BX4330 for a coupler style mount or the Alpha tow bar # BX7380 for the direct hitch mount that is more common. You may need a high-low...
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  • Will Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking Manual Also Fit Automatic Transmission?
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2803 is a fit only for the manual transmission not because it wouldn't fit the automatic, but rather because the automatic transmission is not able to be flat towed. The transmission requires it be towed on a tow dolly. I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 which will also require the connector # PK12706 to complete your wiring. You will also need a brake controller and a 7-way on your motorhome...
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