Base Plate crack..
Recently had to remove the front bumper on our '05 Honda Pilot for repair. (Shredded tractor tire on hwy hit us) . Low and behold we found a crack in the Blue Ox base plate. Removed ground down and we...
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In response to contacting BO about a potential problem on their end. The following is from the BO owners manual since they can not possibly design their product for every bit of abuse the end user can subject it to.
8. Prior to a towing trip, check to be sure all the towing accessories and attachment points are secure. Check for cracked welds and loose bolts/pins on baseplate and tow bar. This is important on all occasions, but particularly on a new installation, when they should be checked just prior to initial towing and again after 100-200 miles of towing.
8. Prior to a towing trip, check to be sure all the towing accessories and attachment points are secure. Check for cracked welds and loose bolts/pins on baseplate and tow bar. This is important on all occasions, but particularly on a new installation, when they should be checked just prior to initial towing and again after 100-200 miles of towing.
