Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
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2004 Dodge Ram Pickup - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Removable Drawbars
- Blue Ox
- Twist Lock Attachment
Custom designed to fit your Dodge Ram Pickup so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has easily removable arms that offer a seamless look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis, so no welding is required.
Features:
- Custom-fit base plate provides attachment points for your tow bar when flat towing
- Hidden design provides a clean, seamless look
- Arms remove with a simple twist when not in use
- Brackets won't protrude past the front of your vehicle
- Sturdy design spreads towing force evenly to prevent stress on your vehicle's suspension
- Integrated mounting points let you easily attach an electrical connector plug with bracket (sold separately)
- Receiver covers keep dirt and debris out of the base plate when arms are removed and provide a finished look
- Durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion
- Straightforward installation - no welding required
- Base plate bolts securely to your vehicle's chassis with included mounting hardware
- Sturdy lugs pair with Blue Ox tow bars to form a secure and reliable connection
- Adaptable for use with Roadmaster tow bars - adapter (RM-031 or RM-031-5) sold separately
- Adaptable for use with Demco tow bars - adapter (BX88310) sold separately
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Distance between brackets: 24"
- Bracket height: 25-1/2"
- 3-Year warranty
Simple, Hidden Design
This base plate's hidden design creates a clean and seamless look. The bracket arms are easily removable, creating a slick appearance when you're not flat towing. Because the arms can be removed, you also won't have to worry about banging your leg into any protruding arms when you walk by.
Attaching and removing the bracket arms is a breeze. To attach the arms to the base plate, simply insert them into the receivers and rotate them until they lock into place. Once you're finished towing and want to remove the arms, pull the pin to disengage the lock, rotate the arms, and remove them from the receivers. Finally, plug up the now empty receivers with the included receiver covers to help keep dirt and debris out of the base plate and provide a finished look.
Guide to Flat Towing
Flat towing your vehicle is much more convenient than using a trailer or a tow dolly. These other options take up much more storage space, leaving you less room both at home and at the campsite. In addition, securing your vehicle to a trailer or tow dolly can be a hassle and more time consuming than hooking up with a tow bar.
There are 5 basic components needed when flat towing a vehicle: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.
The tow bar links your towed car to your motorhome. It attaches to the custom-fit base plates that install on the frame of your towed car. Safety cables ensure that your towed car does not separate from your motorhome in the event that your tow bar becomes detached. Tow bar wiring allows your towed vehicle's signal lights to sync up with your motorhome's tail lights, which is required by law in most states. Finally, the supplemental braking system - also required in most states - brakes your towed car when the brakes in your motorhome are activated, preventing wear on the motorhome and decreasing braking distance for your entire setup.
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1989
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2317 Customer Reviews)
Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has easily removable arms that offer a seamless look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis, so no welding is required.by: Kenny W.04/22/2020
etrailer had the best price and carried the other options that I needed with this adapter plate for my 2018 Dodge Cummings Ram. The instructions were pretty good, but I did watch a [installation] video that helped a lot. I am 65 years old and did this by myself, however, it took me a while. The parts all fit perfectly. I did have to cut two small pieces of plastic, but that's the only modification to the truck that I had to do.
I have since towed this truck with a 40' Newmar diesel engine motorcoach over 3,500 miles without any issues at all.
by: John 01/22/2022
Lucky I can figure out instructions. I had to watch a [online] video to understand the writing instructions send to me with the base plate.
This base plate van not be removed, it is a permit applications, unless you sell the vehicle. Then yes you can remove it.
The inserts are the only item that can be removed.
The Plat or Arm, which ever you want to call it can not be removed.
by: Mike 08/24/2021
Fits perfect. Works as it should.
Great company to do business with.
by: Frank A07/17/2017
I love Blue Ox products they are well built and easy step by step instructions. Also if I have any questions etrailer is there to answer them.
Thanks everyone,
Frank
by: Jim I01/29/2017
Very good quality great craftsmanship fit perfectly looks good when installed I have towed the truck behind my motor home with out any problems.
by: Jane 09/05/2021
Great product, hard to install
by: Bernie.05/17/2018
2010 Ram 3500
Just what the description says. Great product and service.
by: George 09/11/2022
by: Nicholas 08/22/2022
by: Duane03/31/2019
2018 Ram 3500
everything was just as listed and came as promised ...install was easy..
by: Kathy09/29/2022
2012 DodgeRam Pickup
by: Charles07/23/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
I watched the video and installed it myself. I had to buy a hole saw, but other than that I had all the tools. It took about 3.5 hours. The only odd thing is the Edge hook up is very high. I had to purchase a 6 inch riser class III hitch.
by: Merlin11/03/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
My blue ox base plate kit came right on schedule. I met my mechanic at the shop and with a hydraulic lift and air tools we had it installed and secured in about 30 minutes. I could have done it alone at home in about 1.5 hrs. It fits perfect and looks like it was part of original car frame.
Thx
by: Carl11/16/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
I’ve bought 3 of these 2 for Mini Coopers and one for a GMC Acadia. Cars really aren’t designed to be towed, so that’s why the base plates have such an involved shape and fit. They aren’t easy to install and are somewhat difficult to force into position. If you’re thinking of installing one in your driveway a couple hours before work, you’re gonna be late. All that said the product does what it is supposed to do and is very secure.
by: Louis02/06/2021
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
I ordered a Blue Ox Base Plate for my Ford Focus. Blue Ox said they were out of stock, and would have to make one, six or more weeks? I Order the Blue Ox Base Plate from etrailer, and it was delivered to my house in three days. Getting ready to install it, directions look very well detailed. Look forward to towing our Ford Focus this summer, with our Motorhome, on our camping trips
Comments
It is working fine, have not had any issues. I installed it, fit as described.
Louis - 02/07/2022by: Bruce08/30/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
This is a somewhat challenging installation, more so than other baseplates I've installed. There are apparently different frame widths on the Suzukis this product is designed for, so I had to use the spacer plates for a proper fit. Once these are roughly positioned it's difficult to move each end of the baseplate independently, and the directions don't really give an exact position as to where the holes should be drilled. The baseplate was very slightly twisted end to end making it really tough to get a balanced adjustment. Got it done with c-clamps and rough fitting the front fascia several times but it took hours linger than anticipated. Also, the directions for removing the grille and fascia left out some crucial information, as they are bolted in rather than just secured with clips as stated by Blue Ox. Had I just taken their advice I would have destroyed the grille. The directions don't mention the air pump mounted behind the metal bumper on the 4x4 model; this needs to be removed & remounted slightly higher to clear the baseplate, with longer hoses being necessary. Also had to cut back the round mounts for the electrical connector, they were way too long and interfered with the fascia re-install. All in all once the baseplate was mounted it does what it's supposed to do, just read some forums and take it carefully one step at a time.
by: Werner06/25/2021
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
Baseplate was an easy fit,installed it myself with the help of a friend after the easy install I decided to get the wiring harness as well,again simple install neat and tidy hauled my Jetta behind my 1974GMC motorhome from Victoria,BC across the mountains with no problem.
Comments
100 happy with the product,fit great when we installed it
Werner - 06/26/2022by: Brandon C08/24/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
The Blue Ox base plate seemed well-engineered, but it was difficult to install. It appeared to be welded slightly off angle, which required us to drill the edge of the bolt holes to make them fit. The angle bracket for the breakaway switch is upright, but our breakaway switch mounts horizontally, so we had to add a 90-degree bracket to adapt them (seems like the base plate package should have included an adapter). We are pleased with the look and confident that it will tow our Fiat securely.
by: Scott09/07/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
Was sent all the correct parts the first time. Blue ox must have had a bad run of coatings and my tow bar started to flake off. Blue ox sent a new one before I even had time to finish all the wiring, great service from both companies.
by: Joe H08/31/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
The Blue Ox BasePlate has worked out very well. We've traveled over 3,000 miles on 4 separate trips....with multiple hookups and detachments. Great system. The only constructive comment is the electric hookup for lights/turn signals was a little wonky but my mechanic worked it out with the manufacturer.
by: Cheryl02/02/2023
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
This is our second tow vehicle. etrailer made it easy to shop for our 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sport. We purchased a Blue OX base plate for our Mini Cooper previously and the videos make it easy to install. We use the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow bar and the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional. Can't wait to get the new Jeep set up.
by: Thomas09/19/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
Quality product. Solid, well built, perfect installation fitment. I installed this on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL and had no problems. Bumper and lower facia removal were easy (check out the online video...great instructions.) Base Plate installation was an easy, one-person job. (FYI I'm 72 and not in great shape, so if I say it was easy...it was easy!) Total time invested was about 2 hours.
by: Jeff09/03/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
Great product and am super happy with the customer service. Steve from etrailer.com emailed me the day my tow bar arrive with additional information on installation and provided a contact number if I needed. Product I received was out standing and the customer service is even better. I will shop here again and recommend anyone to this company.
by: Bill12/23/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
Absolutely love our Blue Ox system. Was easy to install (with a little mechanical help) and has served us over 11,000 this past year. We were extremely fortunate that etrailer had a video of our exact year and model which made installation even easier.
We've towed over all sorts of terrain and would absolutely purchase this again and recommend it to anyone who asks!
by: Al12/20/2022
Review from a similar Blue Ox Base Plate Kit in Base Plates
everything bolted up easy, i simply drilled hole’s into were needed and supplied my own bolts straight through for easy installation.
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- Blue Ox Base Plate Fit for 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 DieselMy contact at Blue Ox confirmed that their base plate kit # BX1989 is fine for use on your 7500-lb 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 diesel (so long as it is not the Power Wagon, for which we offer no base plates). No base plate/tow bar adapters can be used, however, so you'll need to select a properly-rated Blue Ox tow bar, such as their Alpha # BX7380. Note that your tow hooks will need to be removed. All of the items needed for safe and legal flat towing are outlined in the linked article.
view full answer... - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit and Tow Bar that Fits 2004 Dodge Ram 3500For your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 the correct Blue Ox base plate kit is the part # BX1989 which you can use with the Blue Ox tow bar # BX7460P that we also have available. The part number you mentioned is not a fit for your truck.
view full answer... - Wiring 2014 Ram 2500 Laramie for Flat TowingBefore attempting to flat tow the vehicle, I'd consult the owner's manual to determine if the vehicle can be flat towed without modification, and if not, what modifications would be required. The 2014 Ram 2500 wouldn't come from the factory with a plug for the taillights when flat towing the vehicle. You would need to have that installed yourself. I'd recommend the Roadmaster Universal Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154. You can see an actual installation by clicking on the video link I provided...
view full answer... - Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Ram 3500 Diesel With an American Heritage RVThe equipment that you will need to flat tow your 2017 Ram 3500 includes a Base Plate Kit, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, Tow Bar Wiring, a Supplemental Braking System, and most likely a High-Low Adapter. For a Base Plate Kit I recommend using the Blue Ox # BX1989 which will bolt securely to your chassis. The Tow Bar that I recommend going with is the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 which is rated for 10,000 lbs and comes with Safety Cables. I recommend installing the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal...
view full answer... - Base Plate Kit Confirmed to Fit a 2018 Ram 2500 TradesmanI verified with Blue Ox that the correct base plate kit for your 2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman is part # BX1989. I've linked a video of the install on a 2005 Ram so you can get an idea of the process. If you need other parts to tow your Ram I suggest the diode kit, part # RM-15267, to power the lights, and the Stay-IN-Play DUO, part # SM99251 for supplemental braking. If you use the DUO you also need a stop light switch kit using part # RM-751460 if your truck doesn't have adjustable pedals...
view full answer... - Recommended Base Plates to Tow 2012 Ram 2500I recommend the Blue Ox base plates kit # BX1989. These base plates are custom designed to fit your Ram 2500. The hidden reinforcements and absence of a support beam provide a clean look when your vehicle is not being towed. For a tow bar I recommend the Blue Ox Avail, # BX7420. It is rated for up to 10,000 pounds and it includes safety cables. For lighting, if you will not be towing the truck that often I recommend a magnetic lighting kit, # RM-2120. If you will be towing the truck often...
view full answer... - Recommendations for Flat Towing a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Dually Diesel Behind BlueBird MotorhomeI can help you pick out a base plate kit and a tow bar for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Dually Diesel. I recommend the BlueOx Base Plate Kit # BX1989 for your 2004 Ram. This kit requires minimal drilling and will fit whether you have factory tow hooks or not. The tow bar I recommend for your setup is the BlueOx Avail # BX7420. With this towbar hookup is easy as a snap. This tow bar also comes with the safety cables needed to secure the vehicle and Motorhome together. It's important to...
view full answer... - Tow Bar, Base Plates and Other Flat Towing Equipment Needed for 2013 RAM 3500 Diesel 4x4To safely tow your Ram, you'll need to begin by determining if it's capable of being flat towed. My research indicates that you can flat tow your Ram with no issues, but I'd urge you to confirm that for yourself by consulting your owner's manual and your Ram dealer. In order to flat tow your Ram, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution and a supplemental braking system. Because of the weight of your 3500 Diesel, you'll need a heavy duty tow bar. I'd recommend...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ram 2500 Behind a Motor HomeThe first thing you are going to want to do is consult the owners manual for your 2013 Ram 2500 to make sure it can be flat towed. To flat tow a vehicle you will need base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Since your 2013 Ram has tow hooks you can use base plates # BX1989. Your truck could be heavy depending on how it is equipped. So for a tow bar that has enough capacity and that is compatible with the base plates I recommend the Blue Ox...
view full answer... - Blue Ox Base Plates for Flat Towing a 2008 Dodge Ram PickupYes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms, # BX1989 comes complete with the needed arms for your 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup. The sturdy lugs mate to a Blue Ox tow bars or are adaptable to Roadmaster tow-bars using # RM-031 or # RM-031-5, sold separately. Or to Demco tow bars using the # BX88310. If you do not already have a tow bar, I suggest using the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar, # BX7420. The non-binding latches make it easy to disconnect no matter the angle or terrain and...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Dodge Ram Behind a Motor HomeTo flat tow a vehicle you will need at least 5 items: base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting solution, and supplemental braking. Starting with the base plates the proper ones are going to depend on some specific information about your truck. If your Ram is a 1500 but not a Sport or Express you can use Blue Ox base plates # BX1986 or Roadmaster base plates # 52289-1. If your Ram is a 1500 Sport or Express you can use Blue Ox base plates # BX2409 or Roadmaster base plates # RM-298-1...
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