Can Roadmaster Base Plate Kit be Towed with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit

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Can I use my Blue Ox tow bar with your baseplate Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # 52728-1? Thanks for your help.

asked by: Lloyd L

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Expert Reply:

The base plate kit part # 52728-1 can be used with a Blue Ox tow bar as long as you use the correct adapter # RM-032.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For a Roadmaster base plate kit that is compatible with your 2008 Mini Cooper Hardtop S and your Nighthawk tow bar part #RM-676 you'd want the Roadmaster EZ part #521877-1. For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-152, and not have to worry…

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Answer 2

Hey John, If you have a 2008 Mini Cooper hardtop S-model or 2008 Mini Clubman hardtop then you'll need the Roadmaster #521877-1. This will work with Aerodynamic Package, but not with Sport suspension. If you have a 2008 Mini Cooper hardtop base…

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Answer 3

Please refer to your vehicle specific owners manual for flat towing information, ensure your vehicle can actually be flat towed without damage to the transmission; I understand that some Mini Coopers with automatic transmissions can not. Since you…

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Answer 4

For your 2008 Mini Cooper S hard top, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1303 is not the correct fit. It is only designed for 2002-2006 Mini Cooper hard top and 2007-2008 Mini Cooper convertible models. Blue Ox does not have a compatible base plate for…

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We do have a baseplate that will fit for your 2007 Mini Cooper S, however the Blue Ox item #BX1304 you mentioned will not fit. You will need the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item #521877-1 which is confirmed to fit your 2008 Mini Cooper S. I have…

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Answer 6

If your Mini Cooper S model is a convertible we have the base plate kit part #BX1307 that is a fit but if you have a hardtop S model we do not have a Blue Ox base plate that fits although we have a Roadmaster part #521877-1 which you could use with a…

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Answer 7

The best tow bar is going to depend partially on the base plates you have for your 2010 Mini Cooper hardtop S model. The only confirmed fit we have is the Roadmaster EZ #521877-1, and if you have the same base plate kit the tow bar I recommend is the…

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Answer 8

Hey Glenn, thanks for reaching out! The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit #52728-1 that fits your 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata won't be compatible with the Blue Ox Base Plate tab you have. Since it sounds like you already have a Blue Ox tow bar, I recommend…

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Answer 9

For activating the tail lights of your 2008 Mini Cooper with your RV while the Mini is being flat-towed you will want to check out the FAQs I attached that detail how this is done. The process and installation will be the exact same as what you would…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you need adapters to connect your Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit #521878-1 to a Blue Ox tow bar. For most Blue Ox tow bars you can use Adapters Item #BX88178 or Item #RM-032. I have attached an article that lists which tow bars they…

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Answer 11

If your 2007 Mini Cooper Hardtop Base is equipped with a manual transmission, it is capable of being flat towed. As far as ease of installation goes, I'd put them on an even level. Actually bolting the base plates to the vehicle isn't…

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Answer 12

Step 1 when considering flat towing any vehicle is confirming in the owner's manual that it can be flat towed and any steps required to make it ready for this procedure. The Mini with manual transmission is the preferred version for towing but…

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