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Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Blue Ox base plates are custom designed for each specific towed vehicle. When you purchase a Blue Ox base plate, it includes all the necessary hardware and instructions for a do-it-yourself installation.
Blue Ox is known internationally for recreational and commercial towing products, manufacturing in Pender, Nebraska since 1925. The line covers tow bars and vehicle-specific baseplates for flat towing behind a motorhome, sway control and weight distributing hitches, supplemental braking accessories and towing wiring, backed by patented designs and long-standing customer service.
Blue Ox has manufactured since 1925 and is recognised internationally for towing products and customer service. The company operates from Pender, Nebraska, where it grew out of Automatic Manufacturing Co., a business that started with cattle oilers and developed into agricultural equipment, tractor accessories and trailer towing hardware. That agricultural engineering heritage still shows in how the towing products are built, and the company holds patents across weight distribution, fifth wheel and tow bar designs.
Flat towing is the discipline Blue Ox is best known for. Towing a car with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome demands a system that stays rigid under braking, articulates properly over uneven ground, and connects to the towed vehicle at points strong enough to take the load. Blue Ox tow bars handle the first two, with self-aligning arms that latch under tension and release without a struggle when the load is off them. Vehicle-specific baseplates handle the third, engineered per make and model to tie into structural mounting points behind the fascia.
The wider flat towing range covers supplemental braking systems, safety cables and the accessories that make a complete legal setup, along with baseplate wiring and dinghy towing harnesses that pass lighting signals to the towed vehicle without back-feeding its electrical system.
For conventional trailer towing, Blue Ox weight distributing hitches with integrated sway control transfer tongue load onto the tow vehicle's front axle and resist the yaw that crosswinds and passing trucks induce.
The company describes its foundation as customer service, designing around what owners actually ask for, and it runs an RV park adjacent to the factory where customers can stay. Sister operations at the same Nebraska site include Automatic grain roller mills and MAD-RAMPS pivoting ramp systems.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 - 1997 | Chrysler Town & Country | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 4 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Minor Drilling Required |
| 1996 - 1997 | Dodge Caravan | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 4 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Minor Drilling Required |
| 1996 - 1997 | Plymouth Voyager | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 4 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Minor Drilling Required |
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CARAVANVOYAGERTWNCTYE13 (Part #FDRWBX1930) fits the following vehicles: 1996-1997 Chrysler Town & Country; 1996-1997 Dodge Caravan; 1996-1997 Plymouth Voyager. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CARAVANVOYAGERTWNCTYE13 (Part #FDRWBX1930) is designed to fit the 1996-1997 Chrysler Town & Country.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CARAVANVOYAGERTWNCTYE13 (Part #FDRWBX1930) fits 1996-1997 Chrysler Town & Country models. The 1997 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CARAVANVOYAGERTWNCTYE13 (Part #FDRWBX1930) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the BX1930 baseplate is designed for 1996-97 Dodge Caravan, 1996-97 Chrysler Town & Country, and 1996-97 Plymouth Voyager. These vehicles weigh over 3500 lbs and require a Class III (5000 lbs) rated tow bar, hitch, and accessories. The baseplate must be used only with a tow bar approved by Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co.; using it with any other tow bar invalidates the limited warranty.
A Class III (5000 lbs) rated tow bar, hitch, and accessories are required. The vehicles weigh over 3500 lbs. The tow bar must be approved by Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co.; using an unapproved tow bar invalidates the warranty.
Required tools are: 3/4" wrench, 17/32" drill bit, 1" drill bit, drill, tape measure, center punch, Phillips screwdriver, and 10mm wrench. You will also need Loctite Blue for the bolts.
Yes, the bumper must be removed so the baseplate can be attached to the frame. The bumper is held by five screws and two bolts on top, four bolts (two on each side) connecting to the side quarter panels, and ten push plugs on the bottom. You will also need to disconnect the electrical connections to the lights before removing the bumper.
Yes, the black plastic air dam must be removed. It is held by six bolts that require a 10mm wrench to remove.
Two sizes of holes are required: 17/32" holes are drilled in the metal bumper and frame where the baseplate and braces bolt on. Additionally, slotted holes must be drilled to 1" holes for the wire nuts. The exact locations are determined by centering the baseplate left to right under the bumper and ensuring the brace holes extend over the cross frame of the vehicle.
Yes, both the air dam and bumper will need to be trimmed because of the braces and baseplate. The manual recommends starting with the air dam and then the bumper. Both can be replaced after trimming.
Center the baseplate left to right under the bumper. Ensure that holes in the braces (Items 2 and the center braces of the baseplate) extend over the cross frame of the vehicle to allow drilling and bolting. Once correctly centered, mark and drill the 17/32" holes.
1. Read the General Instruction Sheet. 2. Remove the bumper (disconnect lights first). 3. Remove the plastic air dam. 4. Center the baseplate under the bumper and mark/drill 17/32" holes in the metal bumper. 5. Drill 17/32" holes in the two braces extending to the back frame and 1" holes for wire nuts. Position the two outer braces at the frame edge and drill 17/32" holes. 6. Bolt the baseplate to the frame, starting all bolts before tightening, and apply Loctite to all bolts. 7. Trim and replace the air dam and bumper. 8. Install the tow bar and safety cables per their instructions.
Yes, Loctite must be used on all bolts to ensure they do not loosen. The installation instructions specify using Loctite Blue during installation. The general information section also recommends using Loctite Red on all bolts and tightening to recommended specifications before each towing trip.
The BX1930 kit includes: 1 baseplate (61-4966), 2 side braces (102-5300), 2 nut plates 1/2" (61-4931), 4 hex bolts 1/2-13 x 1 1/4" Grade 5 (201-0011), 6 lock washers 1/2" (203-0012), 4 wire nuts 1/2" (61-4029), and 2 hex bolts 1/2-13 x 2" Grade 5 (201-0283).
Yes, permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with the BX1930 baseplate. Their function is to prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the connection between the frame and baseplate fails or becomes disconnected. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member. Each cable must have an adequate weight rating; the combined rating of two cables is what matters, not the individual ratings. Do not mount the cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines. These cables are to be used in conjunction with, and not as a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to the recommended specifications using Loctite Red.
Watch for oil cooler and air conditioner lines, electrical wires and hoses, and missing parts or attaching points on the frame. If the baseplate is improperly installed and comes into contact with a wire or hose, it could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts some time after installation. Do not mount permanent baseplate safety cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines.
Yes, it is crucial to register your BX1930 baseplate online at www.blueox.com. Registration ensures you will be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and recalls.
Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. Replacement parts should be obtained from the tow bar manufacturer or supplier.
Yes. These vehicles require a Class III (5000 lbs) rated tow bar and hitch. The tow bar must be approved by Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. or the warranty is invalidated.
Yes. The bumper must be removed to attach the baseplate to the frame. The plastic air dam must also be removed. Both will need to be trimmed and can then be replaced.
Yes. You must drill 17/32" holes in the metal bumper and frame, and 1" holes for wire nuts. A drill, 17/32" drill bit, and 1" drill bit are required.
Required tools: 3/4" wrench, 17/32" drill bit, 1" drill bit, drill, tape measure, center punch, Phillips screwdriver, 10mm wrench, and Loctite Blue.
Yes. Apply Loctite Blue to all bolts during installation. Before each towing trip, use Loctite Red and tighten all bolts to recommended specifications.
Strongly recommended. They prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the baseplate connection fails. Cables must connect from baseplate to frame rail or cross member and must not contact wires, hoses, or brake lines. They supplement, not replace, legally required safety cables.
Inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts before each towing trip. Tighten all bolts to recommended specifications using Loctite Red.
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