Most Popular Blue Ox for 2018 Nissan Frontier

Build quality is excellent. No issues what-so-ever regarding the integrity and the strength of the design. Installation was not without issues. Some self-inflicted wounds like when I lost lock on all the fasteners for the bumper and frontend. I bet there were over 50 screws and clips each of which had their own location. I wish I would have put them in separate baggies and labeled everything. Also, suggest you use masking or painters’ tape to line everything up before you take the front bumper and cowling off. That would have saved time. BlueOx recommends using a 1.25in hole saw. NOT for me. No way you can get the hole saw to bite. Much better is a tapered drill. Available for about the same price as a hole saw, far more versatile, and a LOT EASIER to control. I’ll admit to not being the sharpest spoon in the drawer and I am a bit retentive, but I spent probably 20 hours on the install. The issue I had was not with the baseplate perse, but rather with taking everything apart and then figuring out how to put it back together again with no leftover parts. There are two criticisms I would levy at BlueOx. ONE: They provide a helper to install an otherwise inaccessible nut. Well that’s fine, but the threads were fouled and need to be cleaned. That should have been prior to shipment. And TWO: They were explicit in their measurements, which I followed, and messed-up. By the time I found the issue, I would have had to take the bumper off – so I improvised a work-around.

The devices were delivered in a sturdy box and were delivered right on time. etrailer also supplies a video on how to install this item. Harbor Freight doesn't do that!

I ordered the Blue Ox base plate, fixed arms, and Patriot braking system for a new Class C utilizing my 2001 Nissan Frontier as my tow. I installed the base plate, everything went well. We returned home from Iowa with our new Class C last week and our Nissan in tow. I could not be happier with all the products I bought at e-trailer. They are all great products and the customer service and shipping could not have been better.

I have installed and used a half dozen or so of the Blue Ox baseplates over the years on various towed vehicles. Quality is first rate, installation is easy and the assemblies very well engineered. I continue to use etrailer as my source for Blue Ox components and technical assistance.

Thank you fast delivery

GREAT customer service, great product arrived as promised.

Easy installation and great quality.

Order came very quickly. Nice product. This is my second blue Ox base plate to install. This one was much more difficult to install because of all the extra bolts this unit requires with such a small hole to put the nuts through. It is a good fit, but more design thought should have gone into it to make it easier to install. My first install was on a Jeep Wrangler and was able to do it in about 2 hours. This one took over 5 hours and I had all the right tools .needed. I chose blue Ox because of past experience with this product and do recommend it to anyone. Would have given it 5 stars if it wasn’t so hard to install.

Just what I needed to flat tow my Jeep Wrangler. When I first received the base plate I was thinking about having it installed, but after watching the etrailer.com installation video I decided to do it myself. Couldn't have asked for a smoother install. The permanent base plate safety cables concerned me a little. I came up with a figure-8 over the frame that I think will work ok and I did secure it with some cable ties in a couple of spots. Thanks to Nick at etrailer for the help and to the folks that made the installation video giving me the confidence to do-it-myself.

Made extremely well, heavy duty construction and nice finish. Fits as it should, easy to install. I highly recommend the Blue OX Base plate kit, you will not be disappointed!

Great service. Original order came with mismatched parts (one was bigger than the other). No fault of eTrailer. Contacted the manufacturer and they sent a new set and covered return shipping. Adapters are very heavy duty and come with spacers to ensure a good fit. Oly complaint is the paint started chipping within a week. no problem - I'm used to repainting trailer hitch and Tow Bar hardware regularly.

Exactly what I needed! Works great! The ones that came with the blue ox system were oriented the wrong way for my tow vehicle. This solved the problem perfectly and Vicki was a great help to get me lined up to what I needed to order. She followed up on my order to, making sure it worked. I had a packaging issue with the delivery box being damaged and a part missing ( not etrailer’s fault at all) . I called and explained and she immediately resolved the issue so I could get my tow vehicle hooked up and get to travelling our beautiful country. I’ve been on the road 15 months and the one thing that has been amazing is this item, the adapters, and the blue ox system, along with the braking system I bought from etrailer! Thank you thank you for providing quality items and quality technical support!!

I installed this on a 2018 Wrangler. The quality of build is very good with nice paint and welds. The instructions were reasonably through but did leave some room for improvement in the alignment discussion. I was not a fan of the weldnuts provided as the weld joints with the rod and nut were very poor and I had to jury rig some tools to use some that broke off prematurely. On my Jeep, the instructions for installing the safety cables simply would not work. There was insufficient clearance in the frame to route the clips so I am still trying to find a way to use them. I have towed with the installed plate with no problems and feel confident it will be safe and secure.

I must admit the only way that understanding the instructions and installing the BX1126 Base Plate on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler could have been any easier. Would be if there would have been a mechanic in the box to install it for me. The videos on etrailer are great and will answer any questions that you might have.

I cannot believe the awesome service we received from e trailer. When the part I ordered was delayed from the manufacture company Blue Ox themselves, Steve C and George J of e trailer kept me updated, and insured that the part was delivered to me before my scheduled installation date. THANK YOU so much for your concern and follow up, you guys are the best!

Very fast shipping, excellent communication. The price was great and the quality of the product and installation instructions were spot on. Thanks for so much info on your site

Have not installed yet but service has been excellent.

The product was a perfect fit. There was no problem installing the base plate.

Perfect fit, well built of high quality materials. In my mind you just can't get much better than Blue Ox. The only issue is that the BX1120 doesn't have removable twist lock tabs. The fixed draw bar mounting tabs are at just the right height and position to play havoc with your shins when the draw bar is not installed. I solved that problem with a shin guard I made of 2 inch schedule 40 PVC. (see photo) Fits perfectly, guards the breakaway switch and lighting connector when not in use, and solves the shin interference problem.

Received this in two days and planning to install over the weekend. Thanks Etrailer.

After 1year using my Blue Ox baseplate I am still completely satisfied with my purchase. I installed the baseplate myself, it was a little challenging , but the instructions/video made it doable. The removable pins work very well, when they are removed you barely notice anything. You can’t even tell it’s a dinghy when it’s not being towed. I would recommend this baseplate to anyone wanting to tow their Mini-Cooper. I imagine that all Blue Ox baseplate are equally well built and reliable.

Always appreciate the great products, excellent customer service and good communication with customers. Thanks ETrailer

Seems to be as advertised.