Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BX2727
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2020 Kia Soul
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2020 Kia Soul - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Removable Drawbars
- Blue Ox
- Twist Lock Attachment
Custom designed to fit your Kia Soul 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: 23"
- Bracket height: 15"
- 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.
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX2727
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (11 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: Mark B03/08/2024
2020KiaSoul
The brackets that the crossbar slides into were too narrow on one side and I had to grind down the driver side 'post' and use a dead blow hammer to get it to fit. There were also a couple of factory bolts that protrude into the driver side frame rail that the post slides into. I had to cut about 1/4" of both to get the post to seat properly. I wasn't planning on having to modify the base plat to get it installed.
by: Elizabeth06/24/2020
I purchased a Blue Ox flat tow plate for a 2020 Kia Soul manual transmission. Greg was great in getting my order shipped so quickly and the plate was installed locally by a trailer & hitch shop (Blue Ox helped me find a local installer). The silver prongs for towing shown in the picture are removable so there is very little difference in the look of the car when they are removed for driving. Thanks Greg!
by: Lanny 09/22/2022
tow bar worked like you said it would fit my car perfect,thanks
by: Ronald 01/21/2022
2021 KiaSoul
I Haven't done the install yet, but great price (the best I could find) very short delivery time. Don't know how it could have one better.
by: William 09/23/2021
by: Howard 02/27/2024
2020KiaSoul
by: John P11/22/2023
by: Mark 11/28/2022
2021 KiaSoul
by: Herb 02/17/2023
by: Robert 01/07/2021
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- Best Parts to Flat Tow 2021 Kia Soul With Manual TransmissionThere are a number of parts you will need in order to flat tow your 2021 Kia Soul with a manual transmission, and I'll be happy to recommend the best parts that are the easiest to use for you. The best parts for you are the following: - Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2727 - Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 - Wiring Kit: Demco 4-Diode Universal Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit with 7-Wire to 6-Wire Coiled Connector # DM9523010-54 - Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play...
view full answer... - Flat Tow 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo with DCT transmissionWe have items available for flat towing a Kia Soul, depending on specific specs of each vehicle some are able to be flat-towed while other trim levels are not. We always defer to the recommendation that our neighbors follow their vehicle specific guidelines. If your vehicle specific owners manual states that your 2020 Kia Soul is not to be flat-towed then I would be cautious about attempting to do otherwise. From information available to me, a manual transmission equipped 2020 Kia Soul...
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- Recommended Base Plates for a 2021 Kia Soul With Fog LightsThe Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2727 is a fit for a 2021 Kia Soul (All Models) and it works with fog lights. This will be a great base plate kit option which can be paired with the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380. In order to complete this setup I also recommend adding the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 and the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR.
view full answer... - Flat Towing a 2021 Kia SoulYou are correct that we have base plates available for the 2021 Kia Soul as some configurations of this model are able to be flat towed, providing specific conditions are met. The vehicle specific owners manual should always be followed and recognize that the OEM, in this case Kia, is the authority on how to successfully tow their vehicle. If your vehicle specific owners manual states that your 2021 Kia Soul is not to be flat-towed then I would be cautious about attempting to do otherwise. From...
view full answer... - Can My Manual 2021 Kia Soul with a Manual Transmission be Flat Towed?From information available to me a manual transmission equipped 2021 Kia Soul can be flat-towed with certain conditions and must be a FWD vehicle, same for the FWD DCT (7 speed) all other configurations can not be. For more in depth information, there are at least 7 transmission options available for the 2021 Kia Soul within the options of FWD, AWD, RWD, Hybrid and electric vehicles. However, it is best to confirm with your owner's manual whether your manual transmission on your soul can...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Kia SoulYes I just checked with Blue Ox and the part # BX2727 is a confirmed fit for the 2021 Kia Soul so this would be a great option. For a tow bar the Avail part # BX7420 would be a great option that's easy to use and also tracks the vehicle behind the motorhome better. 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...
view full answer... - Can a 2020 Kia Soul With Manual Transmission Be Flat-TowedAccording to Kia, the 2020 Kia Soul is flat-towable with all four wheels down if it has the manual transmission. The note in the owner's manual is for models with the automatic transmission. I do however recommend you speak with them yourself before a new vehicle purchase. If you like, I have attached for you below a list of parts that you will need to flat-tow your Kia Soul. Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2727 SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking...
view full answer... - Can 2020 Kia Soul with DCT Transmission be Flat TowedYou definitely did all of your homework! Based on the research you did that I also checked out the Blue Ox base plate part # BX2727 does work on the models of the 2020 Kia Soul that have the DCT and also Kia has stated the vehicle configuration is flat towable 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...
view full answer... - Items Needed Flat Towing a 2021 Kia Soul with Manual TransmissionWe have items available for flat towing a Kia Soul depending on specific specs. You should follow your vehicle specific guidelines or consult your dealership. What we have available is lited as follows, I suggest the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX2727 as it is a confirmed fit for 2021 Kia Soul models. The Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar, # BX7420 is a great tow bar that is easy to use with self-aligning arms that telescope to automatically center and lock in place. For lighting, I suggest...
view full answer... - Flat Towing a 2021 Kia SoulWe have items available for flat towing a Kia Soul because depending on specific specs of each vehicle some are able to be flat-towed. We always defer to the recommendation that our neighbors follow their vehicle specific guidelines. If your vehicle specific owners manual states that your 2021 Kia Soul is not to be flat-towed then I would be cautious about attempting to do otherwise. From information available to me a manual transmission equipped 2021 Kia Soul can be flat-towed with...
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