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2009 Chrysler 300
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1137
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2009 Chrysler 300

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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 BX1137 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 - BX1137

  • 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: 24"
  • Bracket height: 17"
  • 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.



BX1137 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX1137 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 1987 - 1995 Jeep Wrangler with standard factory bumper
  • 1987 - 1995 Jeep YJ with standard factory bumper


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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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    With your 1995 Jeep YJ having a stock bumper I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1137. This kit will bolt to your frame which is much stronger than your thin bumper. The Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit # BX88230 you found is designed to be used with stronger aftermarket bumpers that are capable of supporting the vehicles full weight. Both the kits above will accept the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380 without any adapters. You will need the Roadmaster...
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  • Recommendation for Flat Towing a 1991 Jeep Wrangler with U-Channel Bumper
    For you to flat tow your 1991 Jeep Wrangler you will need base plate, tow bar, wiring kit, and a supplemental braking system. For the base plates, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit w/ Removable Arms , # BX1137. The Blue Ox base plate is custom-fit for the 1991 Jeep Wrangler with U-channel bumper. The removable tabs will allow your Jeep to maintain its OEM look when your not in tow. The Blue Ox Avial Tow Bar, # BX7420, that you referenced will work perfectly with the Blue Ox base...
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    It's hard to do flat towing setups on the cheap, but there are a few ways to help save money. The Acclaim tow bar part # BX4330 that you referenced would be a great solution for a tow bar that's not overly expensive. Then for a base plate kit you'd want the # BX1137. For lighting you can't beat the price of a magnetic kit like the Optronics part # TL21RK. The braking system are all around the same price so it's pretty hard to avoid paying a decent amount for a setup like the SMI DUO...
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