Will Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs # BX88266 fit a 2005 Ram 2500?
Question:
Would these be a direct bolt on for a 2005 ram 2500?
asked by: Jarrod P
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs # BX88266 can be bolted on to a metal bumper by drilling holes and using the hardware provided. However, these are typically used as a last-resort solution in the case that there isn't a standard base plate available for your vehicle. Instead, I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 277-3A for baseplates on your 2005 Ram 2500. These have an easy, bolt-on installation and will be compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers.
If you're flat towing, you will also need a tow bar, safety cables, a braking system, and a tow bar wiring kit. If you need any of these items, here are my quick recommendations for each:
- Tow Bar: # RM-676
- Safety Cables: # RM-646
- Braking System: # BLU37TR
- Wiring Kit: # RM-154
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 64" Double Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 64 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Brackets
- Blue Ox
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