2019 Ford F-150 etrailer and Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Recommendation for Blue Ox Tow Bar

Published 01/25/2022

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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

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Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Demco Tabless Base Plates

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles

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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset

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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

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RoadMaster Stop Light Switch Kit

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Question:

Does this base plate kit Item # e86YR compatible with Blue Ox Avail BX7420? Which one do you recommend to use, item # e86YR OR Item # BO74FR? I like the clean look and price point of e86YR installation, but should I be better off going with the same brand with BO74FR? 2020 Thor Challenger 37TB planning to flat tow a 2019 F150.

asked by: Edwin

Expert Reply:

Yes, the etrailer Base Plate Kit # e86YR is compatible with the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 but you will need the Adapter Kit # DM9523127.

I recommend using the etrailer Base Plate Kit # e86YR over the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BO74FR for your 2019 Ford F-150. The base plate kits are virtually the same when it comes to quality so since you like the looks and price point of the etrailer kit better that's what you should go with.

You will also need some additional parts for flat towing your pickup which I'm listing below:

Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit - # RM-15267
Charge Line Kit - # RM-156-25
Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System - # RM-8700
Stop Light Switch Kit - # RM89ZR
Brake-Lite Relay Kit - # RM-88400

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