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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (3248 Customer Reviews)
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.
Shipment was quick. Blue Ox instructions for installation were clear and precise.
Product is in my view the best for my application a 2019 Buick , envision. Not the easiest install but simply the best one . The fit and finish were very good. Blends into the grill nicely and as far as the bar itself, the car will fall apart before this setup does. Very substantial bar and fittings. Easy to engage and disengage. Very happy with the results and would recommend. You won’t be disappointed with the outcome.
Good instructions easy to install fit nice minimal trimming to fit car
Askconc1
9/28/2020
Great works fine
Part was back ordered, but got here faster than promised it would be.
The base plate on our 2019 Buick Envision was installed by Three Way Campers in Marietta, GA.
Their hitch man did an outstanding job! Your can hardly tell that the Buick is fully configured for flat towing!
Everything - the fit and finish, the symmetry of the wiring, the interior plug for breakaway protection, was done flawlessly. We are very pleased with Blue Ox, from determining the right base plate to prompt delivery
and the perfect condition of all parts ordered Thanks!
This was enough for a very novice, mechanically inclined guy to install on a new 2019 Buick Envision. I had zero problems. The instructions were straight forward, the reachback was available, and it only took me 1.5 days to install. Toughest part was drilling holes in my frame, so i looked up how to do that (use oil and have plenty of bits!). Also, I've not quite got the front fascia back on quite perfectly, but might be due to my knuckle-dragger effort when I pulled it off. Still, it looks quite good and I have no problems towing the buick behind a V10 gasser across the country.
The Blue Ox Baseplate fit my Buick Envision perfectly. The installation instructions were very accurate and easy to follow.
Dealing with etrailer for several years, always fair price, prompt service & communication regarding orders. Also Excellent videos that are extremely valuable.
Instructions a little vague at times. Did not fit without modifying. Bolts did not torque to recommended specs. Snapped several off. Had to buy better graded bolts.
Jenny N.
9/22/2022
The manufacturer prefers to have the hardware that is provided used for warranty purposes. I will have our customer service team reach out to you.
Well in the past I have ordered from etrailer and had great service and speedy delivery. This order was no different, I find the product good quality and received the order in 10 days all the way in Canada. The best part about using etrailer is that they have great resources to help with installation etc. I would always recommend etrailer to anyone needing what they sell. Thanks etrailer,.
etrailer has always done me good. Their prices are very reasonable and the products are just what they say they are. Shipping is timely and free on if you spend enough.
Good place to shop.
Very nice part, installation instructions easy to follow.
Etrailer is the best, fast shipping, thorough, education on products, personal. Just the best.
good fit and video made installation easy to do.
Easy to install with great instructions.
Had to do some grinding to spacers to get them to fit
Jenny N.
3/3/2022
You mentioned that you needed to do some grinding on the spacers to allow them to fit. I wanted to see if you could explain in more detail which spacers and what location.
Excellent product and service...can highly recommend!
The parts came when expected and the shop that installed them said everything went smoothly on the install.
As advertised. Fits, works and easy to install on the 2019 Buick Envision. Fair price.
Great product
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Chesley
4/23/2023
Tow plate is working great.