What Type of Adapter is Needed to Connect Blue Ox Tow Bar with Curt Base Plates?

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I have an older Blue Ox BX7445 to bar and I want to purchase a Curt 70108 baseplate. What type of adaptor, if any do I need to attach the tow bar?

asked by: Paul

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If your Chevrolet Equinox has a Curt # C28FR (70108) base plate kit you can install a Blue Ox tow bar without an adapter as they are compatible. Blue Ox does not recommend using their tow bars beyond 10 years for full-timers. You should probably get it in to an authorized service center for inspection.

If you decide on a new tow bar, I have provided you a link of our available tow bars. Or you can just email me back with the features you would like.

expert reply by: Les D

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Answer 1

It sure will. The Curt #C28FR Base Plate Kit is compatible with Blue Ox or Curt base plates (also with Roadmaster and Demco if the correct adapter is used). You'll also need safety cables like #RM-643, a wiring solution like #RM26FR unless its a…

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Answer 2

According to the owner's manual, FWD Equinox models with the 1.5 L gas, 2.0L gas, and 1.6L diesel engine and AWD 2.0L gas and 1.6L diesel engines are capable of being flat towed. All other models would need to be towed on a trailer. To flat tow…

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Answer 3

The Curt base plate kits are compatible with Blue Ox tow bars so you could use the #C28FR with your Blue Ox tow bar. For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice…

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Answer 4

Yes, the engine on your Chevrolet Equinox will need to be run at times when flat towing. The easiest way to determine what needs to be done to flat tow your Equinox is to consult your owners manual. I went ahead and took a look at the owners manual…

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Answer 5

The Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR doesn't have any notes listed stating that it will interfere with the lower active air shutters on your 2023 Equinox Premier. If it does the shutters can be trimmed or removed to allow for the baseplate to…

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Answer 6

Hey Art, so flat towing setups typically cost a decent amount of money to do right so it's hard to avoid most of the expense but I'll see what we can do. The Curt 70180 base plate kit is our part #C28FR which is a fit for your 2024 Chevy…

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Answer 7

For a 2022 Chevy Equinox I recommend the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR. It's the only baseplate currently available that is compatible with lower active air shutters so that you won't have to trim or cut yours. To go along with your Curt…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR will work on your 2024 Chevy Equinox with active shutters. Along with the base plates you'll need a number of other things to flat tow your Equinox, so I'll go ahead and list out everything required…

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Answer 9

Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out! Since you already have the Blue Ox tow bar you'll want the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit #C28FR for your 2024 Chevy Equinox because it matches up directly with your tow bar. Then for wiring I recommend the…

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Answer 10

Since the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item #C28FR doesn't come with brackets to attach the needed mounts to you can use the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short #18140 or No-Drill Mount Bracket, Long Item #18136.…

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Answer 11

Hello Louis, thanks for reaching out. The Curt Base Plate #C28FR can be compatible with a Demco tow bar, as long as you use the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets #DM9523041.

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Answer 12

Your 2022 Chevy Equinox LT requires flat tow wiring with smart diodes because your Chevy's tail lights have variable voltage, which means there is just one wire that sends different voltage to the lights based on if the brake lights or turn…

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