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2000 GMC Jimmy
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX2252
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2000 GMC Jimmy

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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. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number BX2252 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 - BX2252

  • Blue Ox
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment
  • Completely Hidden

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 (DM9523041) sold separately
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Distance between brackets: 24"
  • Bracket height: 12-3/4"
  • 3-Year warranty


Simple, Hidden Design

Blue Ox Base Plate With Arms AttachedBlue Ox Base Plate Arms Removed

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.


Blue Ox Base Plate Removable Arms

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.


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.



BX2252 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX2252 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 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.

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

  • Can The Blue Ox Base Plate Be Purchased Without Cables And Removable Arms?
    Hello Brian, thanks for reaching out. We do have the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX2252 available, but it is only sold as a complete kit with the hardware, cables and removable arms. Blue Ox just does not piece out their base plate kits like that, so if you need a new one, you will have to get the full kit. It probably will not hurt to have an extra pair of the removable arms on hand. They are notorious for going missing. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Honda Fit
    The first thing you need to flat tow 2008 Honda Fit is the correct fitting base plate kit which for that you'd want the Blue Ox # BX2252. 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,...
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  • Can a 2008 Honda Fit be Flat Recreational Towed at 65 mph
    I looked up the owner's manual for your 2008 Honda Fit and if you check look at the "Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome" section which starts at page 173 you will note that it actually states you can tow your vehicle up to 65 mph but not to exceed that speed limit. I believe that you were looking at the "Emergency Towing" section on page 238 where it states not traveling over 50 miles and to stay under 35 mph. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar,...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2007 Honda Fit
    I can't say for certain without knowing what base plates they are, but I can say it's highly unlikely that the base plates from your Volkswagen is going to fit onto your Honda Fit. I can say, however, that the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2252 will fit your 07 Honda Fit. This is going to be custom to your Fit and will just bolt up to the chassis of the vehicle using the included hardware. I'm not sure what you have already, but you're also going to need a set of tow bars like # e47ZR, a...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Components For 2007 Honda Fit
    Honda states that the Honda Fit should not be flat towed, however, it is possible and there are many people that flat tow their Honda Fits. According to our flat towing authority, to be able to flat tow your Fit, you will want to follow the emergency towing instructions found in the owners manual. Honda lists specific procedures and restrictions, so it's important to follow those procedures and restrictions. If any damage were to occur due to flat towing, the warranty would be voided by...
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  • Recommended Flat-Towing products For 2008 Honda Fit
    There are five items you need when flat-towing your 2008 Honda Fit. You need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting for your Fit, and most states now require a supplemental brake system. The base plates I recommend are the Blue Ox Base Plates, part # BX2252. For a tow bar I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha, part # BX7380. This tow bar lets you hook up your towed vehicle, even when you are on ground that is not level. For safety cables I recommend part # RM-643. For the wiring you...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Honda Fit Behind a Motor Home
    First, be sure to consult the Fit owners manual to determine if and how your Fit should be towed. Yes there are base plates for the 2007 Honda Fit from Blue Ox but only if it is a manual transmission. You would use # BX2252. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Avail # BX7420. It also comes with safety cables. For a lighting solution I recommend the Roadmaster wiring harness # 154-792-118158. Most states now require a supplemental baring system on the vehicle being flat towed. I...
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  • Recommended Adapters To Use Blue Ox Base Plates With Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar On 2007 Honda Fit
    The base plate kit that is designed to work with your 2007 Honda Fit is part # BX2252. You can use adapters to be able to use your Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar like part # RM-576. If the serial number on your Sterling tow bar is 16,500 or lower, the adapters you can use are part # RM-031. If your serial number is higher than 16,500 the adapters you need are part # RM-031-5.
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2007 Honda Fit and Replace Shank for Blue Ox Aladdin
    For your 2007 Honda Fit the base plate kit part # BX2252 is a confirmed fit and would work well. You would not have any distance restrictions either since you have a manual transmission. Cost is at the links below. The base plate kit does come with removable arms.
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2008 Honda Fit
    Since you have a Blue Ox Alpha Tow bar part # BX7380 (which is a great tow bar by the way), the correct base plate for you to use is the # BX2252 which has been confirmed as a fit and would work well. I attached an install video that shows this base plate being installed for you to check out as well. 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...
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  • What Base Plates Are Available for 2008 Honda Fit
    We offer two base plate kits for your 2008 Honda fit, Blue Ox # BX2252 and the Roadmaster # 521558-1 that you referenced. In order to use the Roadmaster plates with your Demco tow bar you will also need to use an adapter. For Roadmaster base plates you'll need part # RM-033 along with Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit # RM-201. We do not offer an adapter to mate Blue Ox base plates to a Demco tow bar. You might care to refer to the linked article on flat towing that reviews each of the necessary...
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