Can The Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar Be Stowed When Using An Adapter For Other Base Plate?
Updated 09/12/2025 | Published 05/20/2025
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Can this tow bar still be stowed when using a different baseplate? Like a Roadmaster? I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler and want to use this because it can be left on my Jeep once I get to camp sites.
asked by: Sara
Expert Reply:
Hi Sara!
The Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4330 can only be put in the stowed position when using a Blue Ox base plate, like the # BX1126 for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler (if you have the standard factory bumper). If you have any other base plate (etrailer, Roadmaster, Demco, or other), you will need to remove the towbar when not in use, unfortunately.
Do you already have a base plate on your Jeep? If you let me know I can see if we do have a different option for you.
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Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on Car
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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Lazer S.
9/12/2025
Hi Sara, Did you have a chance to check if you already have a base plate on your Jeep? If you’re still looking for a solution, I’m happy to help!