What Blue Ox Base Plate Do I Need for a 2016 Ford F-150?
Published 10/15/2023
Products Featured in This Question
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.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 8500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Video: Installing the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit on a 2018 Ford F-150
- Shop: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Video: How to Install the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Ford F-150
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Blue Ox EZ Light Custom Plug-In Tow Bar Wiring Kit
- Shop: Blue Ox EZ Light Custom Plug-In Tow Bar Wiring Kit
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Shop: Blue Ox EZ Light Custom Plug-In Tow Bar Wiring Kit
- Shop: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Video: Setting up the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles on your 2018 Ford F-150
- Video: Complete Breakdown of the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Video: Comprehensive Review: Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: base plate for tow bar
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Which is Better Roadmaster or Blue Ox Tow Bar
- Search Results: tow bar
on Tow Bar
