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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: BX3728
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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 low-profile reinforcements, leaving only the attachment tabs visible when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms part number BX3728 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 - BX3728

  • Blue Ox
  • Fixed Draw Bars
  • Visible

Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, leaving only the attachment tabs visible when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis.


Features:

  • Custom-fit base plate provides attachment points for your tow bar when flat towing
  • Hidden reinforcements ensure that only the attachment tabs are visible
  • Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to prevent stress on your vehicle's suspension
  • Durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion
  • Straightforward installation - no welding required
    • 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: 24"
  • Bracket height: 14"
  • 3-Year warranty


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.



BX3728 Blue Ox Baseplate - Standard Tabs

Installation Details BX3728 Installation instructions

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Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has low-profile reinforcements, leaving only the attachment tabs visible when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis.

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

  • Do Magnetic Tow Lights Require Diodes With Stay-IN-Play Duo on 1999 Toyota Tacoma
    Hi Dave; magnetic lights like # PE26UR still require the diodes when installing the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo # DM86VR. I verified this with Demco.
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 1997 Toyota 4Runner
    The online owner's manual only lists emergency towing and requires that all four wheels are off the ground. Based on what you've stated about the vehicle it most likely would be able to be flat towed, but you should really double check with a local Toyota dealer to see if there's any other stipulations that could prevent you from towing. Toyota is usually a no-go when it comes to flat towing so it's definitely best to check with Toyota first to avoid any issues. If you can flat tow then...
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  • Parts needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Toyota Tacoma Behind an RV and Does Skid Shield Get Removed
    Looking at the instructions for the Blue Ox base plates for the 2004 Toyota Tacoma ( # BX3728 for 4-wheel drive models or 2-wheel drive Prerunner models and # BX3744 for 2-wheel drive, non-Prerunner models) the factory skid shield is not removed. I have linked the instructions for you to view. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Alpha, # BX7380. It is rated for 6,500 pounds and it comes with safety cables. For lighting you could use the Roadmaster # RM-2120 kit, or for a more permanent...
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  • Recommended Equipment for Flat Towing a 1996 Toyota 4Runner 4x4
    As long as your 1996 Toyota 4Runner is the 5 speed manual 4 cylinder, then yes, you can flat tow it. You will need to check your owner's manual to make sure that you follow any specific instructions on flat towing as well. For base plates I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX3728. These are my favorite option for base plates because it has a very clean look once it is installed. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, part # BX7380. This bar...
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  • Can Front Mounted Hitch Be Used to Flat Tow 2004 Toyota Tacoma
    A front mounted receiver hitch is not designed to be used as an attachment point when the vehicle is being flat towed. To flat tow your 2004 Tacoma, a tow bar base plate must be used. I'd recommend the Blue Ox # BX3728 base plates and the # BX7380 Alpha tow bar, which includes safety cables. For a lighting solution, I'd recommend the # RM-155 bulb and socket taillight wiring kit. The kit provides an extra set of bulbs that install in the rear taillight assemblies. This kit won't require...
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  • Correct Base Plate Kit for Towing a 1995 Toyota Tacoma with a Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar RM-525
    The # 1133-1 Roadmaster base plate kit you referenced is a fit for the 4WD models of the 1995 Toyota Tacoma but you would need an adapter to use it with a Roadmaster Falcon 2 5250 tow bar, our part # RM-525. To make things easier, get the Blue Ox base plate kit # BX3728, as this will connect directly to the tow bar without need for an adapter, and it is also a custom-fit for your vehicle. For a simple wiring solution, you could use a magnetic light kit such as part # RM-2120. The Roadmaster...
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