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2015 Ram ProMaster 2500
Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX2246
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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 BX2246 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 - BX2246

  • 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: 19"
  • Bracket height: 16"
  • 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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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 Flat Tow Setup for Blue Ox Tow Bar on 2008 Honda CR-V
    For your 2008 Honda CR-V, you will want to start with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2246 which will be directly compatible with your tow bar. The tow bar you are describing is likely the old alpha or avail model, either of which will work just fine. If you want to determine which model you have, you can find it printed on the driver's side leg under the latch handle according to my contact at Blue Ox. If you don't have the safety chains, you will also want # BX88196....
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2009 or 2010 Honda CR-V
    To flat tow your 2010 Honda CR-V you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-4. This will work great with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 which are both rated for 6,000 lbs. For your vehicle tow bar wiring I highly recommend the Roadmaster Diode...
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  • Connecting Roadmaster 1559-1 Base Plates with Missing Weldments to Blue Ox Tow Bar
    I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster and he said that the Replacement Driver Side Arm C001477 will not fit your existing Roadmaster 1559-1 base plates. He said that the weldments for your particular base plate kit are no longer available so your only real option at this point is to replace the entire kit. If you were to go with another Roadmaster Base Plate Kit like part # RM-521559-4, which is confirmed to fit your 2007 Honda CR-V, you would still need to add the Adapter # RM-032...
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  • Complete Flat-Towing Setup for a 2009 Honda CR-V
    In order to flat-tow your 2009 Honda CR-V with four wheels downs, which is the recommended way to tow this vehicle according to the owner's manual, you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a supplemental brake system, a flat-tow wiring harness, and a possible high-low adapter. I have attached my recommendations on the above items for you below. Base Plates: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX2246 (See Install Video) Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar part # BX7380 (See Install Video) Supplemental...
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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2011 Honda CR-V Behind Motorhome
    Hello Paul, thanks for reaching out. The Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4330 can absolutely be used on your 2011 Honda CR-V. The CR-V has a curb weight of about 3,500 lbs so a 5K rated tow bar will be more than sufficient. Here are the rest of the parts I recommend for your flat tow setup: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2246 - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse # RM76511 -...
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  • Recommended Blue Ox Baseplate For A 2010 Honda CR-V
    Thank you for the picture. What you have there is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-525. This model is made specifically to go with Blue Ox brand base plates. For your 2010 Honda CR-V I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX2246. That will be everything you need to hook up the tow bar. From the looks of your picture they gave you safety cables as well, like the # RM-643. If you are in need of a brake light wiring kit, you can use the Roadmaster diode kit # RM-15267. Please note that with...
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  • Are Roadmaster or Blue Ox Base Plates Easier to Install on 2011 Honda CR-V
    Between the base plates that fit your 2011 Honda CR-V, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2246 and Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521559-5, I recommend the Roadmaster as it will be the slightly easier installation. The reason for that is the Roadmaster does not require having to saw off part of the bumper core in order to install the base plates, which the Blue Ox does require. That is the major difference between the two installs so if it were my 2011 Honda CR-V I would definitely...
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  • Can 2007 Honda CR-V AWD Be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
    I reviewed an online owner's manual for the 2007 Honda CR-V and on page 250 it indicates that the 4WD CR-V can be flat towed all wheels down up to 65-mph. There is a specific preparation procedure to follow to get the car ready for flat towing and this is detailed on pages 250-251. You will want to check your own owner's manual to confirm since it may contain additional information not included in the online manual. You can refer to the linked article for a recap of all items required...
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  • Does Roadmaster Have An Adapter For An NSA Tow Bar To Roadmaster Base Plate
    Roadmaster does not currently have a compatible adapter but Blue Ox does make an adapter that is compatible with an NSA Ready Brute Elite tow bar, part # BX88297. For your 2009 Honda CR-V you would need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2246. This base plate will be compatible with the adapters referenced above and allow you to use a Ready Brute tow bar. The arms are removable to provide a clean unobtrusive look when not in use. To flat tow your CR-V you'll also need a tow bar wiring kit,...
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  • Replacement Base Plate To Replace Roadmaster 1559-1 Base Plate On 2009 Honda CR-V
    I contacted Roadmaster and the 1559-1 base plate on the 2009 Honda CR-V is obsolete so the arms are no longer in production. I can't really recommend to do any fabrications to attach the older base plate to the Blue Ox Tow bar because of safety reasons and it will void the limited life time warranty of base plate if something were to happen. I recommend to replace the base plate on the Honda with the Blue Ox base plate part # BX2246 which is compatible with the Blue Ox Adventurer, Aladdin,...
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  • Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Honda CR-V Behind a Motor Home
    To flat tow your 2010 Honda CR-V behind a motor home you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. The base plates will provide the proper safe and secure attachment point for the tow bar on your CR-V. The Blue Ox base plates # BX2246 tend to install a little easier so I recommend them for your CR-V. There are several compatible tow bars but the one I recommend the most often is the Alpha, # BX7380. The Alpha has a 6,500 pound capacity and...
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  • Recommended Base Plates for 2008 Honda CR-V with Blue Ox Tow Bar
    For your 2008 Honda CR-V, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2246 which will work seamlessly with the Blue Ox Avail Towbar # BX7420 you referenced. This connection only requires 2 pins to attach or disconnect. If you would like more recommendations to complete a flat towing system, I'd be happy to assist.
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  • Can Blue Ox Flat Towing Base Plates Be Removed From 2008 Honda CR-V and Installed on a 2011 Model
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX2246 is indeed compatible with the 2008 and 2011 Honda CR-V. I'm assuming you're planning on moving the base plates from the 2008 model and installing them on the 2011 model. If you do so, you will NOT want to reuse the hardware. The hardware is intended as a one time use item only, and should be replaced if the base plate is removed and reinstalled. You'll need 4 handle nuts, part # 61-5208 and the # BX63-3282 replacement hardware bag.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Honda CR-V Behind an RV with a Blue Ox Tow Bar
    A free tow bar? Hard to pass up that deal! The Blue Ox base plates # BX2246 for your 2008 Honda CR-V are indeed compatible with your tow bar which appears to be the Aladdin or a version of the Alpha (# BX7380). Either way the base plates are compatible. In addition to the tow bar and base plates you will also need a lighting solution and supplemental braking. The tow bar comes with safety cables and I see them in your picture so you won't need to add any additional cables. For lighting...
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  • Will Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Fit Both a 2008 and a 2012 Honda CR-V
    If you are talking about Blue Ox base plates then you will need to get a new base plate kit. The correct kit for your 2008 Honda CR-V is part # BX2246 while the kit for a 2012 CR-V is part # BX2258. IF you have a Blue Ox two bar, like the Alpha # BX7380, then you can use it with either kit. Keep in mind that a complete flat towing setup includes the base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and usually a high-low adapter. If you do...
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  • Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2007 Honda CR-V
    Since you have a Blue Ox Acclaim tow bar # BX4330 the correct base plate kit would be the part # BX2246 for your 2007 Honda CR-V. 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 comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire...
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  • Installing Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on 2009 Honda CR-V
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2246 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2009 Honda CR-V. There are not any particular shops near your home in Escondido that we recommend, but any local mechanic with a good reputation should be able to handle it without issue. What I recommend doing is showing the attached installation instructions to a nearby mechanic so you can get an accurate quote beforehand. Some fascia trimming and minor drilling will be needed, and the bumper fascia...
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  • Recommended Supplemental Braking System and Flat Towing Accessories for 2009 Honda CR-V
    The # BLU37TR Blue Ox Patriot Braking System IS more expensive, but is very easy to set up, remove and install. A # RM-9332 12-volt outlet would need to be installed on the vehicle. This system does have a higher up-front cost, but when you consider all the shop labor it'll take to install a permanently mounted system, the Patriot is often the better deal. If you used a Blue Ox tow bar, like the Alpha # BX7380, you'll want to use a Blue Ox base plate. I'd recommend the # BX2246 base plate....
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  • Adapter Required to Join Blue Ox Base Plate to Roadmaster Tow Bar
    Adapters are available to allow joining a base pate from one maker with a tow bar from another. This does add cost and some additional degree of complexity but so long as the items used are correct there is no safety concern. But if you use one maker for both you will save some money and have a simpler set-up. If for example you had Blue Ox base plate # BX2246 on your 2011 CR-V and wanted to use a Roadmaster tow bar you would use adapter # RM-031 or # RM-031-5. You can refer to the linked...
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  • Can 2007 Honda CR-V with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit be Flat Towed with Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar
    Yes, we have the perfect solution for you to flat tow your 2007 Honda CR-V that has Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2246 (which is the only confirmed fit) with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 Tow Bar. Since this is a fairly common situation Roadmaster has created a solution with their Roadmaster Tow Bar to Blue Ox Brackets Adapter # RM-031. This is a confirmed solution for your situation.
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