Is etrailer Base Plate Kit e98948 Compatible with Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar

Published 10/25/2023

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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$479.80

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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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:

Will this fit with my blue ox alpha tow bar with everything in this kit? Also where does the break away and wiring for lights hook up to.

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

The etrailer base plate kit part # e98948 is perfectly compatible with a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar but it does not come with braking or lighting.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

expert reply by: Jameson C