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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX3815
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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 BX3815 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 - BX3815

  • 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: 12"
  • 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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  • Base Plate For Flat Towing A 2001 VW Beetle Behind A Class A Motorhome
    Hi AJ! We have everything you need to set up your 2001 VW Beetle 1.9 TDI with manual transmission for flat towing! I have all the parts I recommend listed below: Needed Parts Base Plate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX3815 Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-525 Wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267 Optional Parts (though highly recommended) Brake...
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  • Can 2004 Volkswagen Beetle be Flat Towed with Blue Ox Tow Bar
    Hey Gary, yes the Blue Ox tow bar part # BX7420 can flat tow a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle with the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX3815. 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...
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  • Installation Instructions For The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3815
    I've attached the installation instructions for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3815 below to help give you a better idea of what would be required for the installation ahead of time.
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  • Can a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle with Manual Transmission Be Flat Towed
    Based on my research, the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle with 5-speed manual transmission can be flat towed. However, I found that the 6-speed manual transmission models cannot be flat towed. I strongly recommend checking your owners manual to confirm that your model 2004 Beetle can be flat towed. If you find your Beetle can be flat towed, I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3815. This base plate features removable arms and bolts directly to your Beetle's chassis. The tow bar I recommend...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
    Yes we do have a base plate kit for your 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. For that you would want the part # BX3815 which is a confirmed fit. For a tow bar you would want the # BX7380 which is the most popular option because of how well it works and it comes with safety cables. 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...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle with Manual Transmission
    I can't access an owner's manual for your 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle but from my research since you have a manual transmission it can be flat towed behind an RV. You'll want to check your owner's manual to be sure because VW will give you the definite answer. With that being said most manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed. If you find that you can tow your Beetle I can help you with the parts you'll need. Base plates that will fit your VW are the Blue Ox # BX3815. These are...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1999 Volskwagen New Beetle
    For your 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle the only base plate kit we offer is the Blue Ox part # BX3815. Since you can't use adapters with this base plate kit you would need to go with a Blue Ox tow bar like the # BX7380 which is a very popular option that comes with safety cables. 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...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 VW Beetle with 5-Speed Manual Transmission
    Your Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain tow bar # RM-522, with its 6000-lb capacity, will easily handle the weight of your 2004 VW New Beetle. Apart from the tow bar itself, flat towing also requires a set of base plates, a wiring/lighting kit and a supplementary braking system for the towed car. Also required are safety cables, and often a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level. Each of these items is reviewed in detail in the linked article on flat towing. This is a great place to...
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