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

Part Number: BX2633
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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 BX2633 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 - BX2633

  • 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: 17-1/2"
  • Bracket height: 14-1/2"
  • 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.



BX2633 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BX2633 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2012 - 2014 Ford Focus non-ST models - without Adaptive Cruise Control



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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - BX2633

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (3214 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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2012 Ford Focus

Excellent service. I was able to install the tow bracket and light kit myself and use it daily, because we now live full time in our RV.



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I installed the base plate myself which saved me a lot of money. The best part about etrailer is that for most items there is a detailed installation video which makes it a lot easier for DIY.

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Hans

3/12/2023

Since installing the Blue Ox base plate I have towed my Ford Focus over 2000 miles and everything works great. The car tracks great I observe it with my rear camera and is not affected by wind gusts or big trucks passing.



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Very easy to install, just follow video



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2012 Ford Focus

I can't speak to the installation because I had it professionally done, and as for "performance" it easy to use and does its job fine. I have coupled with a Blue Ox tow bar and Blue Ox seems to be a quality product. I've purchased a couple of items from eTrailer and have to say they have a great customer service crew.



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2014 Ford Focus

Ordered very specialized items to flat tow an older car behind my motorhome. Unsurprisingly one item had to be special ordered. Notwithstanding, delivery was timely and I was called regularly with updates on expected shipping. The base plate is a large and heavy item with many edges and corners that would leave it vulnerable to shipping damage yet it arrived in pristine condition. Very pleased with etrailer. As always.



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2013 Ford Focus

This is a well made product. It is not a simple install and not a quick one. The etrailer video is very helpful and easy to follow. The frame rails are very tough and drilling through them took some time and effort. Getting the handle nuts on the bolts inside the frame rail is also challenging. It took me some bending and re-bending of the handles to make it work. Start in the back work towards the front.



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The item arrived promptly and is at the RV persons house for installation. You guys had everything I needed and made the process so easy. Every item I needed was available and shipped as soon as ordered.



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very handy and esthetic products Look to be durable

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Ray M.

10/23/2017

I have traveled in my RV several times in the past year, put @4,000 miles on the odometer, these TOAD products have had Zero issues :



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2010 Jeep Compass

Great part, fairly easy to install, good instructions.
Parts as described in sales add.



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2012 Ford Focus

Excellent product. A year later looks and works like new. Perfect fit for my 2012 Ford Focus TOWD. Installation instructions clear. Self installed in an afternoon.



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great customer service and fast delivery. Just what I needed.



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2013 Ford Focus

works like a charm was easy to install my son and i installed it in just 2 hours great product i didn't take any pictures my ford focus tows great



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It does what I paid for, thanks



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The customer service representative was knowledgeable about the product.



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2021 Ford E-Series Cutaway



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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



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Well, I'm glad I'm good with tools, grinders, drills, and such. It was not just bolt-on dal. The car grill was able to be used any longer as it was too tight of a fit. Some of the lower fascia had to be trimmed and also removed OEM nuts from the front, the angle wouldn't allow the stock nuts to work. But in the end, I got to work out. So prepare to spend around 4-6 hours playing with it to get it to work. I am positive it's going to work as intended.



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By far the best way to take your vehicle with you when RVing is flat towing. etrailer.com has everything you need and they are a phone call away. I dealt with Noah G and he was very knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the process of getting everything I needed to flat tow my wife’s 2019 Ford Explorer. Highly recommend them.



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Good product. Installation was well explained and straightforward. We towed almost 10,000 miles in this first year with no problems. I did repaint where the arms go in twice this year to avoid rust.



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Blue Ox base plate on 2017 Ford Edge. Instructions were adequate and the fit up was good. There was a better way to trim the grill so that less grill was removed than what was identified in the instructions. The base plate was scratched during shipping. I did let trailer know to improve their packaging. One year later and 5500 miles the base plate is still working well…



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Easy install and works great. Have towed about 7500 miles without any concerns. I do wish it was a little more out of sight. Also would be nice to have a recovery hook or ring that would snap in there.



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Hi Roger, want to compliment eTrailer on a job well done. The Blue OX tow plate and electronics were received at my installer on time, complete and undamaged. We should be able pick the RV up tomorrow and tow the Ford Escape home. Thank you, Dave S.


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