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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1676
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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 BX1676 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 - BX1676

  • Blue Ox
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment

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: up to 31-1/4"
  • Bracket height: 17-1/4"
  • 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.



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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1676

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (3286 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.

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  • Recommended Parts For Flat Towing 2007 Chevy Tahoe Behind Motorhome
    Hi Michael, We can get your 2007 Chevy Tahoe set up to be flat towed behind your Winnebago motorhome, and for base plates and a tow bar I recommend going with Blue Ox as the base plates will fit both the hybrid and non-hybrid versions and their tow bars have a higher capacity than most, which is needed for a big SUV like your Tahoe. For wiring and the brake system though, Roadmaster is what I like the most because we've seen over time the quality of both parts of the flat tow systems,...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2008 Chevy Tahoe
    To flat tow your 2008 Chevy Tahoe you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness, charge line to keep your battery from dying, supplemental braking system, and high low adapter. I have linked the part numbers below along with any installation and review videos we have for the products. Tow Bar - Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch item # BX7420 Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1676 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire...
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  • Base Plate Kit for a 2012 Chevy Avalanche and Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar
    Since you already have a Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 for towing your 2017 Buick Enclave you just need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1676 for your 2012 Chevy Avalanche. I checked the online version of the owner's manual for your Avalanche and it did state that you can only tow your vehicle is it have the two speed automatic transfer case. Please note that you will also need vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter to complete your towing...
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for Flat Towing 2011 Chevy Tahoe
    Since you have a Blue Ox tow bar already the base plate kit you'd want is the Blue Ox part # BX1676 which fits your 2011 Chevy Tahoe. Most likely you are missing the breakaway kit of your Break Buddy so for that you'd want the part # HM39340. 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 control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This...
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  • Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2007 Chevy Tahoe 4X4
    4WD models of the 2007 Chevy Tahoe are capable of being flat towed without removing the driveshaft but there are other steps listed in the manual to follow to get it ready to tow with all four wheels on the ground. You'll need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables to tow your vehicle. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500lbs Item # BX7380. This tow bar...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Chevy Suburban
    We can certainly help with that. The replacement breakaway switch kit is part # BRK2505, witch includes the breakaway switch, the coiled lanyard and the power cable that plugs into the Patriot II Supplemental Braking System. The top fangs are available as a replacement part as # BLU34FR. For a base plate, use # BX1676 (assuming your Suburban is a 1500 model) and for a wiring option, I'd recommend the # RM-15267 Diode kit. According to my research, your Suburban is capable of being flat...
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