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

Part Number: BX1718
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$505.86
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 BX1718 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 - BX1718

  • 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: 22-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 17-1/2"
  • 3-Year limited 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 - BX1718

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (3281 Customer Reviews)

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  • Does the BX1718 Base Plate Fit the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL
    The Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1718 will still fit the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL. It may involve more trimming than on the standard model.
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    There are a few baseplate options for your 2017 Chevy Tahoe Z71. If you have the adaptive cruize control you can use: Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-5 Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-4 Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1718 Without adaptive cruize control you can use: Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-5 Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523179-4
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  • Components Needed to Flat-Tow a 2015 GMC Yukon XL With Adaptive Cruise
    Flat towing a vehicle requires base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting/wiring kit and in most states a supplemental braking system to operate the dingy's brakes. Each of these items is detailed in the linked article. According to my contact at Blue Ox the correct base plate kit for your 2015 GMC Yukon XL with adaptive cruise is # BX1718. A tow bar that will work well with these plates is the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380which includes safety cables. You can use a magnetic type...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali
    The first thing you need to flat tow your 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali is the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1718 which provides the connection point from your tow vehicle to the Yukon. 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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  • 2015 Chevy Suburban LTZ Base Plate Recommendation to Fit with Blue OX Aventa Tow Bar
    You'll need to install one of two base plates on your 2015 Chevy Suburban to fit with your Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar BX7445. The correct kit just depends on if you have the Adaptive Cruise Control or not: - With Adaptive Cruise Control # BX1718 - W/O Adaptive Cruise Control # BX1716 For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 GMC Yukon SLT with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
    Yes, you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1718 to flat tow your 2017 GMC Yukon SLT 4WD as long as it has the Adaptive Cruise Control. If you don't have the Adaptive Cruise Control then you'll use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1716 instead. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I recommend using the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar # BX7380 because it...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
    Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1716 has been confirmed as a fit for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 as long as your truck doesn't have adaptive cruise control. If you do have the adaptive cruise control instead you need # BX1718 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 part # BX7420 that has a 10k capacity and comes...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Chevy Tahoe
    Flat towing setups end up pretty involved so I wouldn't say there's a super easy route to go but there are some areas that can be made a little easier. For a base plate kit you would want the Blue Ox part # BX1716 if you do not have adaptive cruise control and part # BX1718 for if you do. 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...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Tahoe
    The correct Blue Ox base plate for your 2016 Chevy Tahoe without adaptive cruise control is the part # BX1716. Had you have adaptive cruise control you would instead need the part # BX1718. This will work great with your Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-152, and not have to worry about cutting the light sockets. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that...
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  • Could Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar Work With Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for 2016 GMC Yukon
    Yes, the Blue Ox Aventa was a non-binding tow bar. It's no longer made but it had a similar telescoping arm design to the Avail part # BX7420 that you referenced. The triple lug design of the Blue Ox tow bars would not have changed from the older Aventa till now so it would work with current base plate kit fits as well. I believe you have a 2016 GMC Yukon so for a base plate kit you'd want the # BX1718 for if you have adaptive cruise control or part # BX1716 for if you do not.
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