What Blue Ox Base Plate Do I Need for a 2016 Ford F-150?

Published 10/15/2023

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Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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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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Question:

I have acquired a Blue Ox BX7365 tow bar to tow my 2016 F150 Crewcab 4x4. I need a recommendation for the proper base plate. Will this work with the proper base plate, thanks

asked by: Brian S

Expert Reply:

That's a nice acquisition there it'll definitely work. To connect your older model Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar item # BX7380 to your 2016 Ford F-150 you will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BO74FR. This custom fit kit has removable arms that when detached will have the front of your F-150 looking as close to factory as possible.

We had a 2016 F-150 in the shop awhile back and installed the Blue Ox item # BO74FR on it. I have linked the installation video below so you can see how to get it set up and what it looks like once installed.

Some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2016 Ford F-150 are listed below:

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

Charge Line - Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25

Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency item # BLU37TR

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.