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

Part Number: BX1856
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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 BX1856 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 - BX1856

  • 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: 22"
  • Bracket height: 15"
  • 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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Customer Reviews

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX1856

Average Customer Rating:  5.0 out of 5 stars   (7 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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This is not for a novice. You will be required to drill 8 holes 4 3/8 and 4 1 1/2.
You have to remove the front of the car. Bumper and grill assembly. Then you will have to cut your grill to accommodate the base plate. But once you do all that it’s a sturdy hitch and when not in tow mode it’s hardly noticeable. Be prepared to spen about 5 hours on this project but it’s worth it.



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Very high quality and well built. Everything fit perfectly. Instructions are very good but I suggest downloading so you can zoom in on the pictures. Will tow my 2020 Nissan Versa behind my Minnie Winne RV.

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James N.

5/25/2021

Works great. No problems at all. Highly recommended. Have taken several trips and the only slight issue is a little bit of rust inside the tubes. This was easily fixed with a cleaning and can of black spray paint.



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Just as good as I expected



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2021 Nissan Versa

great product, but the installation instructions are horrible. They are like something from IKEA. I'm a mechanic, it took some time to figure out this install. there was not a video for this model of car



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Everything fit perfectly and directions were well designed. It took me about 6 hours to install.



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

  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2024 Nissan Versa
    Hey Paul, we have a Blue Ox base plate kit that fits your 2024 Nissan Versa with the part # BX1856. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry...
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  • Recommended Base Plate Kit for a 2023 Nissan Versa
    I do have a base plate kit option for a 2023 Nissan Versa but only from Blue Ox as Roadmaster doesn't currently have any options. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1856 is a fit and what I recommend using. It will then pair perfectly with a tow bar like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates part # e47ZR. In order to complete your setup you'll need the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 and Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Nissan Versa
    To flat tow a vehicle requires at minimum, base plates, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle wiring solution and a supplemental braking system. The first thing to do is refer to your 2020 Nissan Versa's owners manual to identify if your specific vehicle can be safely flat towed. For base pates: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1856. Tow Bar: Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar, # BX7420. This includes your needed Safety Cables. Wiring Solution: The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil...
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  • Front End Car Protection Suggestion For A 2020 Nissan Versa With Blue Ox Base Plates?
    For your 2020 Nissan Versa with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1856, you can use the Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector # BX8870, however I recommend going with the: -Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750 instead. I recommend going with this instead because of its heavy duty, weather resistant nylon screen, will also fit Demco tow bars with Demco brackets, Roadmaster motorhome-mounted tow bars with direct connect base plates, and Roadmaster bumper mounted D-rings. Additionally,...
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