Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BO94FR
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Blue Ox Base Plates - BO94FR
- Removable Drawbars
- Blue Ox
- Twist Lock Attachment
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 (BX88310) sold separately
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Distance between brackets: 32-1/2"
- Bracket height: 18"
- 3-Year warranty
Simple, Hidden Design
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.
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.
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.
BX1742 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Replaces BX1731
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2016 - 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2019 - 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
- 2016 - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2019 - 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
- 2016 - 2020 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 - without Adaptive Cruise Control
- 2016 - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe without Adaptive Cruise Control
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Missing parts
- Did not fit
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BO94FR
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (22 Customer Reviews)
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.by: Kens07/27/2020
Easy install good directions looked at a couple of [online] videos from earlier model Chevy Silverados. Great company to do business with fast shipping. If your not sure what baseplate fits your vehicle take a picture of the front and send it to them. They send me a link to all the parts I needed
Comments
Excellent no problems at all
Kens - 07/28/2021by: S.K. Nack06/10/2022
The order arrived very quickly and is all intact. The (base plate) picture quality is a little poor from Blue Ox, but I talked to Angela B. and she is emailing the instructions to me for better viewing.
I might add that Blue Ox would have charged for shipping.
Now it is time for the installation.
by: Jerry04/09/2019
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Great product. I received the BX1731 base plate and followed the directions given to install on my 2018 Chevy High Country. Install went smoothly and took about 3 hours and that was taking my time.
Comments
Great quality product and fairly easy to install.
Jerry - 04/09/2020by: Richie C09/05/2019
Easy to install, super strong, this is a great set up for towing a full size truck...plan on at least 4 to 6 hours to install brackets, light kit and air brake set up...i would also recommend the roadmaster brakemaster air set up as well, simple to install, I prefer this setup over the SMI air force one, it is a much simpler setup, less likely to fail and no worries of vacuum leaks...
by: Alan05/02/2021
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This is the third base plate I’ve ordered and installed from etrailer and I’ve lost count of how many other orders I’ve placed for other items. I keep coming back because of the high quality and great service these folks provide. Always an easy, painless, enjoyable experience.
by: Jeff07/05/2020
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Went well except for instructions installing baseplate for my 2017 Silverado. After grille removal was not close to the instructions. I [looked for installation videos for] 2018 model and instructions for grill and bumper removal was right. Nice project and saved a lot on install. etrailer is great at putting together the equipment you need. Love website to research products. Have not pulled truck any where yet. [(Covid)]
by: Garritt08/31/2021
It was easy to install with great instructions. Overpriced for what it is but hey it works great! I’ve ordered from you guys before (business) and have always been pleased.
by: Harold07/02/2019
This is the second or third time I have ordered products from etrailer. They are the best, Fast shipping, best prices. Last order was Blue OX base plates for my GMC truck, they priced and shipped at what other company;s wanted for just the base plates Great Company to do busines.with. Buck Burnette.
by: William05/08/2022
fast delivery
by: Cary02/10/2022
Love the way they fit !
by: Greg 06/25/2021
Extremely helpful staff, arrived ahead of schedule and installation went smoothly.
by: Michael 11/03/2021
2016 GMC Sierra 1500
Not installed yet. Inventoried package and it seems that all is there.
by: Gary L05/15/2017
Directions could be a little more detail. Thank goodness for google. Great service and product. Thanks
Comments
Great, no issues. Very solid product.
Gary L - 05/15/2018by: Steve 09/19/2018
Great quality for the price! Easy install and work perfect! Thanks!
by: Larry 09/22/2022
by: larry g06/04/2016
Great service and fast delivery
by: William 08/31/2022
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
by: Richard 09/19/2018
Fast delivery. Great price
by: Brock 05/07/2021
2017 GMC Sierra 1500
by: Charles02/17/2022
by: Al03/21/2022
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view full answer... - How to Set Up a 2017 GMC 1500 Sierra for Flat Towing Behind an RVIt sounds like you already have the parts and just need to know the process of preparing the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 for flat towing. To start only 4-wheel drive models that have a two-speed transfer case with neutral and Four-Wheel Drive Low setting can be flat towed. For those vehicles you will: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 3. Apply the parking brake and...
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