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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BLU97XR
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$604.93
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 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 BLU97XR 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 - BLU97XR

  • 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: 30-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 19-1/2"
  • 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.



BX2698 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Replaces BX2687

Installation Details BLU97XR Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles



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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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  • Blue Ox Flat Tow Package for 2025 Ford Bronco with Factory Plastic Bumper no D-Rings
    Hello James, Happy to confirm the parts for your 2025 Ford Bronco with factory plastic bumper that has tow hooks, but NO D-Rings. - Base Plate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BLU97XR since you do not have D-Rings this will work. - Tow Bar: Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs # BX4370 rated high enough, and works with base pate - Braking System: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional # BLU37TR great choice - Wiring:...
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    The Blue Ox flat towing components are what I would go with if I were you as they are the easiest to use and are very well made. If you have the D-rings on the factory bumper of your 2022 Ford Bronco the correct base plate kit is the part # BLU23XR and if you do not have them you'd want the part # BLU97XR. 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...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Ford Bronco
    Yes we do have Blue Ox base plate kits that fit your 2023 Ford Bronco. If it has D-rings the kit you'd need is the # BLU23XR or if it does not have them you'd want the part # BLU97XR. 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...
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  • Recommended Pars to Flat Tow 2021 Ford Bronco
    Hey Andrew, I really like the Blue Ox base plate kits like the # BLU97XR that fits your 2021 Ford Bronco. We have found they are the easiest to use overall and just really high quality. 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...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 2021 Ford Bronco
    Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU97XR you mentioned is intended to be used on the 2021 Ford Bronco's with the modular bumper. If you are interested in a complete flat towing setup, you'll also need: -A Tow Bar, like the Blue Ox Ascent # BX4370. -A Braking System, like the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524. -A Wiring Kit, like The Roadmaster Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154. You'll want to measure the needed rise and drop before choosing a high-low...
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  • Tow Bar to Use with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit that Fits 2021 Ford Bronco
    I know it doesn't seem like it's much but we can't recommend using the Blue Ox Acclaim part # BX4330 with your base plate # BLU97XR as the spacing is 1/2 inch too wide. I know you said you wanted a coupler style tow bar but the hitch mounted Bluex Avail part # BX7420 is going to be your best option. If the reason you wanted a coupler style is because you have a ball mount that would hold the tow bar at the correct height the alternative to that would be a high low adapter which does basically...
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    No, the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars # RM-035-1 would not fit your 1-3/16" thick mounts so you would need to go with a standard base plate. If you have a Ford Performance Heavy Duty Modular Bumper then you'll want the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM92ZR. If you have a standard bumper you'll want the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU97XR instead. For the tow bar I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR if you are...
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  • Is Blue Ox Base plate kit # BLU67XR Same As BX2698
    Hey Phil, yes our Blue Ox base plate kit part # BLU97XR is the same as the Blue Ox part number BX2698 and works great with the Blue Ox Avail tow bar # BX7420.
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  • Will The Blue Ox Base Plate # BLU67XR Fit A 2022 Ford Bronco Badlands With Modular Bumper
    Yes, The Blue Ox Base Plate # BLU97XR is designed to fit all models of the 2022 Ford Bronco with a modular bumper. During the installation it will require some trimming of the bumper which includes the fascia, plastic and/or grille and some minor drilling. If you have not yet purchased a tow bar, the tow bar wiring kit, a braking system, and safety cables I will give a few recommendations for you below and some features that put them ahead of the other towing accessories that we carry. For...
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    Yes, the etrailer part number, # BLU97XR is the Blue Ox part number BX2687. This is a base plate kit for flat towing a 2021 Ford Bronco. If you do not already have a tow bar, I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380 as it features a non-binding type latch that make it easy to unhook tow bar on any terrain; it will also has a swivel function that makes it easy to connect, even on unlevel ground. It also comes with safety cables included so you won't have to purchase...
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