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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Part Number: BLU44FR
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BLU44FR
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Ready for Flat Towing: Creates solid connection points so you can safely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
- Blends In When Not Towing: Removable arms and hidden design keep the front end looking clean and seamless.
- Quick to Hook Up: Twist-lock arms insert and lock with a simple rotation for easy connection or removal.
- Built to Last: Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion for long-term durability.
- Spreads Towing Load Evenly: Sturdy design distributes pulling force across the chassis for stable towing.
Features to know about
Made for a Clean Front End: Hidden Design with Removable Arms
If you like a clean, factory-style look when not towing, this base plate keeps things tidy. The hidden design means the brackets won’t stick out past the front, and the removable arms twist out easily when you’re done towing. Receiver covers plug into the open mounts to keep dirt and debris out while giving a finished appearance.
Hook Up Fast and Confident: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Connection
When it’s time to connect, each arm slides into place and locks with a simple twist. Just pull the pin to disengage when you’re finished. It’s quick, secure, and repeatable—no fumbling or tools needed. The setup has a 16" distance between brackets and a bracket height of 12-1/2", giving you clear measurements to match up your towing gear.
Solid Foundation for Long Miles: Heavy-Duty Steel Construction
The Blue Ox kit bolts directly to the chassis with no welding required. Its sturdy steel build is designed to spread towing forces evenly so stress stays off your suspension during long hauls. The durable powder coat finish resists rust and corrosion for reliable performance over time.
Ready to Match Your Setup: Tow Bar and Adapter Compatibility
This base plate pairs directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure and precise connection. If you already run a Roadmaster or Demco tow bar, adapters are available—RM-031 or RM-031-5 for Roadmaster and DM9523041 for Demco (sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to add an electrical connector bracket so your wiring stays neat and within reach.
Built for Real-World Use: Straightforward Bolt-On Installation
Everything bolts on with included mounting hardware—no welding needed. The straightforward design aligns with factory points for an easy fit, making it approachable for experienced DIYers. Once installed, you get a solid, hidden setup that’s ready for thousands of miles of confident flat towing.
Specs
Dimensions
- Distance between brackets: 16"
- Bracket height: 12-1/2"
Warranty
- Warranty length: 3-Year warranty
BX2684 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
Replaces BX2672
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2017 - 2020 Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid
- 2017 - 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid - excluding Energi
- 2017 - 2020 Ford Fusion SE and Titanium, excluding Hybrid - with Active Cruise Control
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
5252 reviews
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Michael
08/24/2022
The install was fairly straightforward and took maybe 5 hours. If you are used to auto work and removing body panels you can probably cut that time in half. Also, make sure you have good drill bits to get through the frame! No problems at all with the base plate after installation.
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Edward
11/30/2021
2019
Ford
Fusion
This is a good solid product. Did a 7900 mile road trip pulling a 2019 Ford Fusion. I installed the base plate myself by watching the installation video. However, I do have all the tools to build or repair just about anything.
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Kathy
08/13/2022
this was just what I needed, and I had it installed, works wonderful
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Nathan
03/22/2023
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T
04/28/2026
2017
Ford
Fusion
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Kevin
04/19/2023
by:
Crabtree Rv
10/25/2022
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Thomas
11/19/2021
2019
Ford
Fusion
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Ed V
04/27/2026
lways great to shop at etrailer, especially the tech experts. Royce did an awesome job with our order. Everything fit perfectly and the help video provided the guidance I needed.
We installed the baseplate on our 2023 Encore GX AWD as well as the light harness and breakaway switch. A couple of items were incorrect but Royce corrected the issues with no problems.
Thanks again etrailer!
We installed the baseplate on our 2023 Encore GX AWD as well as the light harness and breakaway switch. A couple of items were incorrect but Royce corrected the issues with no problems.
Thanks again etrailer!
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Mark
07/08/2026
2017
Jeep
Wrangler
Super high quality baseplate for towing by Blue Ox. Instructions, videos, shipping (one day!) and overall experience was awesome. A bit pricey but their quality and the additional support by E Trailer cannot be beat! BTW (E Trailer) the baseplate fits three different Jeep configurations but did not call out the Recon package. After looking at other brands which showed there's to fit the 3 variations AND the Recon, I figured it would fit and it DID. You should definitely upgrade to include the Recon Edition.
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Douglas
09/06/2026
2026
Ford
Maverick
I looked into every brand/model available and this was the beefiest. There is cutting and trimming required on all brands, so why not get the strongest? If you're slightly handy with a toolbox, you can easily do the install yourself and save thousands.
Mike L.
9/9/2026
Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....
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Charles
01/02/2026
The Blue Ox base plate for my 2015 Kia Soul is well manufactured and, with a little bit of mechanical skill, easy to install. It fit perfectly without issues. Brad from etrailer provides a step-by-step installation video that is outstanding and nicely guides through the process from beginning to end. I highly recommend this Blue Ox base plate from etrailer.
Nick S.
1/5/2026
I am glad you were able to get it installed with no issues and a little help from our video! What kind of coach are you pulling the Kia Soul with?
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Roger
12/10/2024
2019 Ford Ranger baseplate worked and fitted fine for me. 73 yrs old took me a couple hours but took many breaks. Younger could do it less than hour I'm sure.
Also works fine with my Blue Ox tow bar.
Also works fine with my Blue Ox tow bar.
Roger
12/12/2025
Still the same no issues...fine product
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Matthew
10/07/2025
I installed this myself on a 2012 CR-V EXL AWD. The directions are straightforward. The system works very well and is easy to use.
Fair warning .. because the car is older, just about every clip that holds the grill and bumper in place broke when taking them off. Replacing all those clips with OEM parts is expensive!
BUT, that doesn't retract from the quality of the baseplate or it's use ability.
This is the third different Blue Ox baseplate system I have bought and installed and all of them were excellent!
Fair warning .. because the car is older, just about every clip that holds the grill and bumper in place broke when taking them off. Replacing all those clips with OEM parts is expensive!
BUT, that doesn't retract from the quality of the baseplate or it's use ability.
This is the third different Blue Ox baseplate system I have bought and installed and all of them were excellent!
Matthew
10/12/2026
Its been two years since installation of the Blue Ox Baseplate. Since then, Ive flat towed the CRV from NJ to FL and back three separate times with many other shorter trips in between. Paired with a Blue Ox Tow Bar, the system has worked flawlessly since installation.
Jameson C.
10/12/2026
@Matthew that's great to hear!
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Chris
12/17/2025
2013
mini
Cooper
Fits my 2013 mini cooper non turbo. Does take a few hours to install this Fit was good. The hardest part is removing the front bumper and reinstalling it. You do have to cut the lower bumper grill in three places take your time locating the exact spots for cuts. I have pulled Mini Cooper about seven thousand miles now with this Blue Ox and has worked great
Kate F.
12/17/2025
Thanks for the detailed review Chris, and the pointers! This will be most helpful to others. What was your favorite stop in those 7,000 miles? Where did you go, what did you see?
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Perry
09/24/2025
2008
Ram
2500
I got a used set for a great price and it worked out well. my only caution is that some of the holes in my 2008 2500 suburban had to be drilled to 9/16 due to misalignment with the tapped holes in the brackets. This minor adjustment made it all go togehter easily though. Be aware, you won't have tow hooks anymore if that is something you use a lot.
Perry
10/1/2026
Follow up. Ive put about 8000 miles on the setup and its been great. A 34 ton suburban pulls nicely behind my Dutch star, and they dont have a steering lock so its nice not to have to retrieve keys when stopping for the night. I have used the safety cable attachment a few times for straight line pulls with a small shackle when working as a rally racing volunteer, its been fine but I wouldnt side pull on it.
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Vertical Caver
12/06/2025
Well designed and solidly built base plate. Very good product support from Etrailer and Blue Ox.
The four 1/2 inch by 1 3/4 inch bolts are category 5 bolts. I had a bag full of identically sized bolts which were category 8. But I did not have any whizz nuts that were category 8 nuts so I stayed with the standard Blue Ox Hardware. We used POR 15 rust preventing paint at every location where we cut the steel or drilled holes. The distance from the center of the attachment tab assembly holes to the ground is 20 inches on our 2025 Wrangler Rubicon JLU with "Xtreme" 35 inch tire package. Easy five stars for Blue Ox and etrailer.
The four 1/2 inch by 1 3/4 inch bolts are category 5 bolts. I had a bag full of identically sized bolts which were category 8. But I did not have any whizz nuts that were category 8 nuts so I stayed with the standard Blue Ox Hardware. We used POR 15 rust preventing paint at every location where we cut the steel or drilled holes. The distance from the center of the attachment tab assembly holes to the ground is 20 inches on our 2025 Wrangler Rubicon JLU with "Xtreme" 35 inch tire package. Easy five stars for Blue Ox and etrailer.
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David
12/17/2025
Great products from etrailer. The videos were very helpful as I was determined to do the install myself. I’m 72 years old and thought I could do it and I did with the help of my lovely assistant, my wife. The tip on running the taillight wiring through the frame rail was great. The one problem I had was that I was never able to unplug the taillights no matter how hard I tugged on them so I had my wife hold each light while I spliced in the diodes. Very happy with the Blue Ox products and the finished look on my Jeep. Thanks again etrailer.
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Art A.
11/27/2025
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Good fit. Requires some cutting. Baseplate is heavy, so I paid an installer to do the job.
Nick S.
12/1/2025
I am glad it worked well for you! What kind of coach are you pulling that Jeep with?
by:
Nick
02/11/2026
2012
Ford
F-150
It's a great system, it's on a 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, pulling a 2012 Ford F150 4x4. Last summer I pulled the truck for over 3000 miles without any problems, didn't feel like the truck was behind me. etrailer did me right on this set up.
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Lynn
08/25/2026
Well the blue ox base plate actually fits my turbo engine. The Curt didn't fit as advertised.
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Bryan
04/09/2026
Not for the impatient, but everything is provided. I had the front end of my Jetta all over the lawn. It’s definitely a 2 day job, but the instructions are thorough.
by:
Wayne
09/15/2026
Review is more about e-Trailer than a the Blue ox tow system! (Which was fine) I contacted trailer in a panic after an amazon seller cancelled my order for this same product after 6 weeks of waiting! Etrailer, had the product to me in Canada in 4 days of the call! Awesome!
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Luis
10/19/2026
Strong and quality product. Installation was not hard, but follow the steps and look at the video as the written instructions are not all clear and miss a few templates for the air duct cut/trim out. I found the trimming needed for the bottom grill was minimal, only required for the round pieces that the adapter inserts into. Overall, an excellent product, good quality.
Andrew N.
10/21/2026
Hey Luis, thanks so much for the detailed response and photos. Install looks great on your Mini Cooper! I know the instructions sometimes aren't perfect, but I'm glad you got it installed correctly!
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Heather A.
5/1/2026
The install looks great Ed! Where are you planning on taking the Encore? I will let Royce know you reached out.