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2019 Coachmen Viking Express Camper
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: BX2117
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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 BX2117 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 - BX2117

  • 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: 17"
  • 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.



BX2117 Blue Ox Baseplate - Standard Tabs

Installation Details BX2117 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

356 reviews
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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  • Flat Towing A 1994 Ford Ranger XLT With Manual Transmission
    Hi Barry! You can indeed flat tow your 1994 Ford Ranger with the 5-speed manual, which is the transmission you want as you don't need to disconnect the driveshaft (you do with the automatics). You didn't mention if you have the Splash package on your 1994 Ford Ranger or not, but the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # BX2117 actually fits models with or without that package and would be the one I would go with. It will also fit the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch...
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  • Base Plate Availability for a 1996 Ford Ranger Splash 5-Speed
    I believe I have a solution for you, but I checked with Roadmaster and they cannot confirm a base plate fit for your 1996 Ford Ranger Splash because they have only had a chance to fit the the Splash models from 93-94. I checked with Blue Ox and they confirmed that their base plate kit part # BX2117 would work on your 96 Splash Ranger. A popular tow bar with Ranger owners is the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380. This is a non-binding tow bar that will be much easier to use than most. This...
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  • Recommendation for Flat Tow a 1997 Ford Ranger RWD
    The 1997 Ford Ranger I4 2.3L RWD with automatic transmission will need a drive shaft coupler to be flat towed. We don't have these couplers, but I'll email some help in that area. Then you can use the following parts to complete the package: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # BX2117 Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 or Acclaim # BX4330 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 Roadmaster...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1995 Ford Ranger
    The first thing you need to flat tow your 1995 Ford Ranger is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX2117. 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 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 1997 Ford Ranger
    The only way to use the RoadMaster BrakeAway Kit for BrakeMaster Systems # RM-8600 on your 1997 Ford Ranger, is to install the Roadmaster BrakeMaster Braking System with BrakeAway for RVs with Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9060. The Breakaway kit comes standard with the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160 & # RM-9060. If you're still interested, either of these systems: # RM-9160 & # RM-9060, will work great with your 1997 Ford Ranger,...
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