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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BX1694
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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. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number BX1694 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BX1694

  • Blue Ox
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment

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.


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 (DM9523041) sold separately
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Distance between brackets: 31-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 15-1/2"
  • 3-Year warranty


Simple, Hidden Design

Blue Ox Base Plate With Arms AttachedBlue Ox Base Plate Arms Removed

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.


Blue Ox Base Plate Removable Arms

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.


Towing Basics

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 - BX1694

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (3286 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.

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See what our Experts say about this Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Blue Ox Base Plate For 2011 Chevy Silverado
    Thanks for reaching out Dustin. We do offer a base plate from Blue Ox that will be compatible with your Ready Brute Elite 2 with Blue Ox Clevises. For your 2011 Silverado you can use part # BX1674 for 1500 models. If your truck is a 2500 or 2500 you will use part # BX1694 instead. just keep in mind that if you have tow hooks they will need to be removed in order to install the base plate.
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  • Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 GMC Sierra Behind a Semi
    You will need an entire flat tow setup on your 2012 GMC Sierra in order to do this the right way. Here are the parts I recommend using for this: - Blue Ox Allure Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7460P (comes with safety cables) - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 for 1500 or # BX1694 for 2500/3500 - Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56101 - Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7 - Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Connector # PK11700 - Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System...
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  • Is The Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 Compatible With A 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    Hey Terry, The Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420 is rated for 10,000lbs so it would be capable of handling the weight of your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. To attach it to your truck you'll need a Blue Ox baseplate like part # BX1694. This replaces your factory tow hooks, or would sit where they would if you don't have them. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing equipment then I have the following recommendations: Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic...
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  • Does Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX1694 Require Frame Rail Modification to Install
    The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1694 is a confirmed fit for your 2013 GMC Sierra. It should not require the modification you mentioned for it to install. Did your truck have tow hooks? This kit is designed as a fit for vehicles with tow hooks (they do get removed), if yours didn't have tow hooks from the factory the frame rail would be slightly different.
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  • Supplemental Braking Recommendation for a Chevy Silverado Getting Flat Towed
    The Blue Ox AutoStop is discontinued and no longer available, but if you have one or a way to get one it would work as a supplemental braking system for flat towing your 2013 Chevy Silverado. The Blue Ox Patriot braking system part # BLU37TR another option you could entertain as well if you don't have the AutoStop already. This system can sense the amount of braking that the tow vehicle is applying and will apply a proportional amount of braking in your Silverado. I attached an FAQ article...
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  • Recommended Blue Ox Baseplate For A 2011 GMC Sierra 1500
    Hey Larry, The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1694 is not a fit for 1500 models but the # BX1674 would be a fit. I've attached a short video below where we'll walk you through the installation process.
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