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Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Toyota Tacoma  

Updated 05/14/2024 | Published 05/13/2024

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which masw plate do I need to tow a 2023 Toyota Tacoma. Thanks, Terry

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Hey Terry, to flat tow a 2023 Toyota Tacoma the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX3795 would be a great choice that's confirmed to fit and easy to use.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

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.

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Terry

5/14/2024

Which Roadmaster baseplate will work? Can a Blue Ox accommodate a Roadmaster tow bar?

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Jameson C.

5/14/2024

@Terry We have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521196-5 that is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and would work with a Roadmaster tow bar. A Blue Ox could work too but it requires an adapter so it's probably not best choice.
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Terry

5/14/2024

There are no installation instructions for the Blue Ox 3795 on your website.

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Jameson C.

5/14/2024

@Terry Here's direct link, sorry about that https://blueox.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/27145935/BX3795.pdf

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