Can Blue Ox Tow Bar Connect to Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/14/2025
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Hello Etrailer, I have a Blue Ox BX7420 tow bar that was previously used on a Jeep Wrangler with very good results. Having reviewed Etrailer's instructions for both Blue Ox and Roadmaster base plates, I'm thinking I would prefer to re-use my Blue Ox tow bar with the Roadmaster RM-52927-5 base plate on a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek 6 speed manual. Are there adapters that would allow me to do so? Thanks! Greg
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Hey Greg, we have just the adapter you are looking for with the Blue Ox part # BX88185. This was designed to connect your Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX7420 to the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-52927-5 by replacing just the ends of the tow bar. What were you flat towing before?
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Partially Hidden
- Roadmaster
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Jameson C.
10/27/2025
Hey Greg, how did things go pairing your Blue Ox tow bar with the Roadmaster base plate on your Crosstrek? It’d be great to hear if the adapter brackets made the connection as smooth as expected. Your update could make it easier for others looking to reuse their tow bars.