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captpar
Explorer
Sep 13, 2017

Base Plate Blues

Bought new toad yesterday 2017 Ford Fiesta SE manual shift to replace my old toad 2008 Ford Focus manual shift. Called blue ox for base plates and they said don't have one for the SE with 1.6 engine only SE with eco boost engine . Prior to purchase I checked blue ox web site and verified base plate was available for Ford Fiesta with manual shift . Didn't know that some models of manual shift weren't available. At that time I didn't know what model of manual shift I was buying . So I guess next step is to check with the other two manufacturers to see if they make one. Any suggestions?
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  • Jim's avatar
    Jim
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2017
    Your profile says you live in a big town. If you can't find someone in town willing to custom build you something that would work, time to put that car back on the market. But a good custom welding shop should be able to handle it.
  • supercub's avatar
    supercub
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2017
    If you have a Blue Ox tow bar and end up with a Roadmaster base plate, I believe there's adapters to hook up your Blue Ox to the Roadmaster base plate
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Sep 13, 2017
    Just because it's a manual tranny does not mean it's towable...what does your manual say? If it is a 5-6 spd there is a possibility it can't be towed.
  • William_B's avatar
    William_B
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2017
    Look into Blue Ox fit program. If you can get your vehicle to them they will use your car to make a baseplate, install it, give you a tow bar all for free! And they give you 25% off any other accessories they have. Call them and talk to them. We did it for our truck as they didn't have a baseplate for our model when we bought it. An incredible deal!
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2017
    Captpar, I had the same thing happen. Blue Ox didn't make a base-plate for the MKX. But, Roadmaster did!

    I was going to get a new tow bar anyway as my Blue Ox was 10yrs. old. So, I killed two birds with one stone and went totally with Roadmaster. I also had the SMI supplemental brake installed on the toad.

    Safe travels,
    MM.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2017
    Ivylog wrote:
    Just because it's a manual tranny does not mean it's towable...what does your manual say? If it is a 5-6 spd there is a possibility it can't be towed.


    yep, only "valid" source is owner's manual. not some third party wannabe.
    bumpy
  • captpar's avatar
    captpar
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2017
    Yes it can be towed 4 wheels down as per owners manual ,guess I'll go with demo or road master.
    Thanks for the info.
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2017
    The one thing I don't care for with the Roadmaster is that there is a lot of 'stuff' on the front of the toad. It's just not as clean looking. Of course all of it comes off and the front of the car has the same look as the Blue-Ox connections.

    I don't want to drive around with all that stuff on the front of the toad when not connected.

    MM.

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