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Blue Ox BX1709 Baseplate Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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Description of Blue Ox BX1709 Baseplate

Choosing Blue Ox is like having a baseplate custom-made for the vehicle. Removable tabs. Hidden design bolts securely to chassis. Spreads towing forces equally without undue stress on automobile frame. Attaches to Blue Ox motorhome mount tow bar.

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not sturdy enough for tough towing

Using this baseplate our team found that it just didn't hold up under strenuous towing conditions .The entire unit was unstable, and we had to worry about it coming loose at any moment. The only good thing we can say is that it was easy to install and remove. However, overall, we were extremely disappointed with its lack of durability and would not recommend it to any serious automotive enthusiasts..

Pros
  • Easy installation with no drilling required
Cons
  • May require removal of parts such as fog lights or air dams

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product and just what I wanted

The Blue Ox skid plate fitted my 2007 Chevy Trailblazer perfectly and was easy to fit. The instructions provided with the package were good and gave me a good idea of the vehicle modifications required for the fitment. A tip, go to the Blue Ox website and download the instructions from there as they are in color and it was easier for me to understand the color photos. A small issue I had was that the Revain website said this base plate didn't fit my car but when I called Blue Ox they gave me a…

Pros
  • Removable cleats
Cons
  • Something different