How to Use a Blue-Ox Avail Tow Bar with Demco Classic Base Plates

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Can I use a blue ox avail tow bar with these base plates?

asked by: Darren

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According to my contact at Demco, you can use the Adapter for Blue Ox Tow Bars to Demco Classic Base Plates part # DM9523034 to attach the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part # BX7420 to a set of Demco Classic Base Plates like part # DM9517335.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional #BLU37TR, uses a 12V powered remote that wirelessly connects to the 12V powered braking unit. This wireless remote has an inertia-based sensor in it that can sense the braking of the towing…

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For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, #RM-154, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. This Diode Kit allows you to use your vehicle's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your…

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To flat tow your 2015 Ram 1500 4x4 you will need a base plate, tow bar, safety cables, towed vehicle wiring, and a supplemental braking system. When I checked the owner's manual, the 4x4 model can be towed 4 down, but you will want to check the…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Hey Steve, thanks for reaching out! The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM87NQ fits your 2025 Ford Maverick as long as it's the Hybrid model that doesn't have the engine block heater. It doesn't come with the 6-Pin connector,…

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Thanks for the information Bob! Flat towing a leased 2025 Ford Bronco Badlands without making any modifications is going to be creative when it comes to powering your lights and a braking system but we do have all the parts you'll need. I've…

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Hey Jim; the Curt RVibrake Shadow 2 #RVI94FR is not compatible with your 2026 Maverick. Initially it was listed as a fit but Curt/Lippert came out with an exclusion list that includes the Maverick Hybrid. Right now it is listed as 2022-2025 but it…

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Hey Don, congrats on the new truck and thanks for all of the information! I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - item #RM87NQ. Roadmaster's baseplate kits and wiring set the standards for flat towing as far as quality and…

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Hey Lucian! There are definitely a lot of options out there, and the best is usually a mix of parts from different manufacturers. We don't have a package under a single part number but I can give you a list of parts for a complete setup. I…

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