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2018 Chevrolet Impala
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX2805
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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 BX2805 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 - BX2805

  • 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: 22"
  • Bracket height: 12-1/2"
  • 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.



BX2805 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Replaces BX2802

Installation Details BX2805 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2012 - 2019 Fiat 500 Abarth - Manual transmission
  • 2018 - 2019 Fiat 500 Lounge - Manual transmission
  • 2018 - 2019 Fiat 500 Pop - Manual transmission
  • 2013 - 2016 Fiat 500 Turbo - 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

  • Replacement Flat Towing Components Needed For A 2015 Fiat 500 Sport
    Hey Mike, Based on the spacing of the safety cable loops it looks like you have the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2805. This fits Abarth and Sport Turbo models and would require Attachment Tabs # BLU57XR. For the breakaway cable you can use part # RM-8603. For the tow bar I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates # e47ZR this comes with safety cables bracketed to the arms so that you don't have to purchase new ones separately or worry about them dragging...
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  • Recommended Base Plates to Use with Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar on 2017 Fiat 500
    You can definitely continue to use your existing Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar with your 2017 Fiat 500. You will just need a compatible base plate kit for the vehicle. If your Fiat is the Lounge or Pop model I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2801. If you have the Abarth model I recommend the Blue Ox # BX2805. Both kits are compatible and will work great with your Aventa LX Tow Bar. If you don't have them already, you will also need a lighting solution and a supplemental braking...
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  • Will Blue Ox Base Plate Kit From 2013 Fiat 500 Fit 2017 Fiat 500 Abarth
    The Blue Ox base plates between the 2013 and 2017 Fiat 500 models are the same as long as you have the same sub model for the vehicle. It looks like the mounting locations are the same for the products but the difference is where the tabs are located so that does make enough of a difference that you'll need a new base plate kit. If your 2013 is an Abarth then it will work for your 2017 Abarth. If they are different you'll need a new base plate kit. I'll list out the different part numbers...
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  • Flat Tow Set-Up For 2015 Fiat 500
    We can help you with this, I have attached a couple short help articles that provide an explanation of the needed parts and their function that you will hopefully find of value. You are looking at five primary components for a safe flat towing setup. These are (1) Base Plates that mount to the front of your 2015 Fiat 500 and provide the mounting point between the car and the motorhome for the (2) Tow Bar. You will also need (3) Safety Cables in case a failure of the Tow Bar occurs, this...
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  • Recommended Tow Bar for Use in Flat Recreational Towing a 2017 Fiat 500
    I looked up a copy of the owner's manual for your 2017 Fiat 500 online and it looks like you can flat tow your Fiat as long as it has a manual transmission otherwise a tow dolly must be used. Let me know if this is the case and I can make a recommendation for you. To choose the correct tow bar you first need a base plate kit. I recommend going with a Blue Ox kit like part # BX2805 if you have an Abarth or the kit # BX2801 if you have the Lounge or Pop. Once the base plate kit is installed...
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  • Which Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Fits A 2013 Fiat 500?
    There are quite a few Blue Ox base plate options for your 2013 Fiat 500, but the correct one is dependent on the model of your vehicle, but all of them require your 500 to have the manual transmission as the owner's manual for your vehicle says only the manual transmission versions can be flat towed. If you have the Lounge or Pop model you will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2801, if you have a Sport model you will need the # BX2800, and if you have an Abarth model...
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  • Recommended Blue Ox Base Plates For 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
    The Blue Ox base plates I recommend for your 2012 Fiat 500 is part # BX2805. This base plate will work with Blue Ox Adventurer, Aladdin, Allure, Alpha, Avail, Aventa, and Trion tow bars.
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  • Does Same Blue Ox Base Plate Fit Fiat 500 Pop and Abarth Models
    I don't know what year Fiat 500 you are referring to but for a 2019 Fiat 500 the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX2805 fits both the Pop and the Abarth models.
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  • Availability of Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2012 Fiat 500
    For a trailer hitch receiver we have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11363. This fits all models of the 2012 Fiat 500 with the exception of the Abarth. If you have the Abarth you need the # C11347 instead. Both of these are Class I hitches with a 1-1/4" receiver and a bolt-on installation. If by tow bar you meant an actual tow bar for flat towing like the Blue Ox Alpha 2 # BX7380 we also have those available. This will work with Blue Ox Base plates as long as you have a manual transmission....
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  • Recommended Base Plate for a 2012 Fiat 500 Pop
    Yes, it will! The Blue Ox item # BX2805 fits both the manual and automatic transmission models of the 2012 Fiat 500 Pop. Here are some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2012 Fiat 500 Pop: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar item # BX7380 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524 High Low Adapter - The tow bar...
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