Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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This base plate kit gives you a solid, no-nonsense connection between your vehicle and your motorhome. The fixed draw bars bolt directly to the chassis, spreading towing forces evenly to help prevent stress on the suspension during long hauls. The sturdy steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion, so it’s ready for years of towing miles.
You don’t have to give up a tidy front end when you install this setup. The low-profile reinforcements stay mostly hidden, leaving only the attachment tabs visible when you’re not towing. It’s a simple design that keeps hardware out of sight and out of the way while still giving you easy access points for your tow bar.
If you like doing your own work, this kit won’t slow you down. It bolts directly to the chassis using the included mounting hardware—no welding required. Everything lines up for a secure fit, making it a good project for a careful weekend installer who wants a strong, factory-style connection without fabrication.
The lugs on this base plate pair directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure hookup. If you’re running Roadmaster or Demco gear, adapters are available separately (RM-031 or RM-031-5 for Roadmaster, DM9523041 for Demco) so you can reuse your existing equipment and keep your setup consistent across vehicles.
With the brackets spaced 24" apart and a bracket height of 17", it’s easy to line up your tow bar and wiring connections. The setup stays level and balanced once installed, giving you confidence that your flat-towing system will track straight behind your motorhome every trip.
Ratings & Reviews
Mike L.
4/25/2026
Nice job Jeff, thanks for the awesome photos!
Kate F.
6/25/2026
Install looks great Randy! Where are you headed for the first big trip with the new set-up?
Lazer S.
2/10/2026
Glad the install went smoothly, Grant! Even with those weird handle nuts (which I agree are kind of odd). What's the first trip you have planned? And I will let Alex know what you said as well! : )
Alan B.
4/13/2020
After a year of occasional use I am still very happy with the BX1120 baseplate. Its a joy to use high quality products from a high quality supplier. Ive always gotten the highest quality support from the folks at Etrailer. Thanks folks.
Al B.
12/21/2023
it still looks nice and working as it should. i made it also double as a base to bolt up my winch. the bonus thing is when i need to tow it i can undo 4 bolts and take my winch off. i think you guys at e-trailer should consider making something like this as a option. i have pictures of it installed but how do i send them to you?
Mike L.
12/21/2023
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Kate F.
6/5/2026
Thanks for your review, Richard! It sounds like this was a fairly involved installation, but we're glad to hear everything came together successfully in the end. We appreciate you sharing the details of your process, especially the tips about the tight frame rail clearance and drilling challenges, as those insights may help other RV owners tackling the same project. Thanks for including the photo as well. Your finished installation looks great! Now that it's installed and you're moving on to the diode kit and brake away switch, what adventure are you looking forward to most this summer in your RV?