Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # BX1989
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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup
2500 - with tow hooks - excluding Power Wagon
2500 - without tow hooks - excluding Power Wagon
3500 - with tow hooks
3500 - without tow hooks
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2006 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 (2989 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: Deb 06/15/2023
It worked great while we had it, no longer own truck or blue ox base plate.
by: James02/24/2024
Easy to remove and install.
by: Steven 10/20/2023
Fast shipping and a high quality produc t.
by: Terry 07/31/2023
I wish I had bought it a few years ago.
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: Stephen 06/28/2023
Fit perfect
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: Howard02/18/2023
Received my order sooner than the scheduled delivery!
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: Mike 08/24/2021
Fits perfect. Works as it should.
Great company to do business with.
by: Bernie.05/17/2018
2010 Ram 3500
Just what the description says. Great product and service.
by: Calvin 08/20/2023
by: Duane03/31/2019
2018 Ram 3500
everything was just as listed and came as promised ...install was easy..
by: George 09/11/2022
by: Nicholas 08/22/2022
by: Jane 09/05/2021
Great product, hard to install
by: Richard 01/31/2023
by: Kathy09/29/2022
2012 DodgeRam Pickup
by: Cody05/01/2024
by: Rod04/13/2023
The size of the box terrified me but I had to do this one myself.
This project is not for the faint of heart. When you think about what could go wrong you could wet yourself. I went with my gut and just opened the box. Hmmm, packaged very well with everything you need for the install. No going to the hardware store for this or that. Sat there with a cold sarsaparilla and read the very detailed instructions, went back to the etrailer web site and checked out some vids and pics. Hmm, it didn’t seem that daunting of a job. On my 04 Lexus GX470 most of the holes were drilled. Before I knew it 5 hours had past and I owned a toad! I took it to my local Rv service center for an inspection and it was deemed safe to use.
This thing is awesome, tracs straight as an arrow.
Now, I have to figure out this diode lighting kit. Camping is fun! Yah!!! :) Noah and etrailer made this a tolerable project. I urge everyone to take advantage of the resources that are on this sight. I always learn something when I’m there. See y’all on the trail….Rod
by: Stewart04/18/2024
This kit fit well, had decent instructions, and performed perfectly every time once installed. If doing the install yourself, you'll need some metal fabrication tools to notch the D-ring plates behind the bumper but it's not complicated, just a little time consuming depending on the tools you're using. The look is also a little weird on the front of a new Bronco since you're losing the burly bumper D-rings, but it's a well engineered setup overall. I only used the tow bar setup a couple times before the vehicle was lost in a wildfire so I can't comment on the longevity, but I have no doubt it would still be working fine today.
by: Ron10/14/2022
I am really happy, not only with the product but the customer care I received. Very quick and helpful!!
I would make one suggestion. Take the headlights out when doing this on a Chevy Cobalt. It will make it much easier to get to the 3 bolt holding the fender to the fascia.
by: Jonathon03/14/2024
I will start with the people that work here at etrailer are great to deal with and very helpful! These baseplates for my 2023 bronco have been great. i bought and installed myself. install pretty straight forward. and these work great for flat towing my bronco behind my motorhome.
by: Al12/20/2022
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.
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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...
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