Can A Blue Ox Tow Bar Be Used With Roadmaster Base Plates On A 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche?

Updated 08/05/2022 | Published 08/02/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2160)

$575.00

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3470)

$575.00

Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Standard and Crossbar-Style Base Plates

(16)

$355.94

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

(3358)

$191.05

Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - GM Pickups/SUVs w/Adjustable Pedals

(659)

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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - GM Pickups/SUVs w/Non-Adjustable Pedals

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Question:

Is the Blue Ox tow bar compatible to the Road master base plate?

asked by: Larry

Expert Reply:

Yes you can absolutely use a Blue Ox Tow Bar like the Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount # BX4375 with your Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, you will just need an adapter to adapt the tow bars to the base plate.

I took a look at what Roadmaster Base Plates are offered for your vehicle, and it appears you'll have either the:

- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3154-3,

Or the,

-Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3154-1.

With that being said, the proper adapter needed for the # 3154-1 is the:

-Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter # BX88178,

And for the # 3154-3 base plate, the correct adapter is # BX88185.

Additionally, if you are interested in a complete flat tow setup, you're also going to need a braking system like the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524 as well as a wiring kit like # RM-152-98146-7.

Finally, a stop light switch kit may also be needed, but in order to determine if it is needed or not you will have to turn the vehicle on and put the vehicle in the tow position and check to see if the brake lights work or if they are overridden.

If they do not work, then you are going to need the:

-Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit - GM Pickups/SUVs w/Adjustable Pedals # RM-751220 if your Avalanche has adjustable pedals, or if it doesn't, then you can use # RM-751421.