Tow Bar Recommendation for Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on a 2011 Ford Fiesta

Published 12/30/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4614)

$465.00

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2125)

$575.00

Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs

(234)

$544.39

Demco Tow Bar Cover

(99)

$83.24

etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox and Curt Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6K lbs

(305)

$764.03

Lock Kit w/ Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for etrailer, Demco Tow Bars - 2" Hitch - Keyed Alike

(4)

$51.51

Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs

(148)

$960.00

Question:

Will the roadmaster baseplate and roadmaster stowmaster 5000 work. I would rather not use the etrailer tow bar . Thanks

asked by: Donnie

Helpful Expert Reply:

Great question!

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2622 for your 2011 Ford Fiesta has a distance of 20" between the brackets while the Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4330 is compatible with brackets that are spaced 23" - 30" apart so we'll need to get you a different tow bar.

For your application I recommend going with the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e47ZR which will work with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit and it stores on the hitch receiver of your motorhome. I also recommend picking up the Demco Tow Bar Storage Cover # DM9523042 and the Lock Kit # e86ZR to help protect your tow bar from the elements and discourage theft.

For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components just let me know and I can make some additional recommendations for you.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

Donnie

12/30/2022

Will the roadmaster baseplate and roadmaster stowmaster 5000 work. I would rather not use the etrailer tow bar . Thanks

Jon G.

12/30/2022

Yes, if you aren't set on the Blue Ox system then you can use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 524425-1 and the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 as an alternative to the Blue Ox parts you were looking at above. Attached are videos on these parts as well.