Which Blue Ox Base Plate Kit is a Fit for 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500  

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If you are looking for the correct Blue Ox base plate kit that does fit your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Blue Ox doesn't currently have a fit. The # BX1710 is designed for the older generation where the front end is slightly different. Instead, I recommend using the Roadmaster base plate kit # RM-3177-1 and then if you are using a Blue Ox tow bar you will use adapter # RM-033.

For a tow bar with safety cables we have the part # BX7380 which would work well.

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 to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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