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Custom Design: Specifically tailored to fit each towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and optimized performance.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX2715 Tow Bar Bracket is a custom-engineered towing solution that ensures both functionality and durability. Expertly crafted from high-grade steel, this base plate offers superior strength and longevity. The black powder coat finish not only boosts its aesthetic appeal, but also provides a high level of resistance to rust and corrosion. The inclusion of all the necessary mounting hardware and clear, step-by-step instructions makes the installation process straightforward. Enhance your towing experience with the Blue Ox BX2715 Tow Bar Bracket.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010, 2012 | Kia Soul | Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Minor Drilling Required Requires Some Trimming of the Air Dam Baseplate Has Non 24 in. Spaced Attachment Tabs Requires Motorhome Mounted Tow Bar/Adapter To Utilize Car Mounted Tow Bar Tow Bar Adapters Not To Be Used On Vehicles Over 5000 lbs. Use only w/Motorhome Mount Tow Bars Or PN BX8833/BX88151 Adapters Only Use Acclaim w/23”: 30” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Only Use Adventurer with 18”: 41” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Removable Tabs w/Only 1 Hole Will Not Attach to Car Mount Tow Bars or Adapters |
| 2011 | Kia Soul | Removable Tabs w/Only 1 Hole Will Not Attach to Car Mount Tow Bars or Adapters Only Use Adventurer with 18”: 41” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Only Use Acclaim w/23”: 30” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Use only w/Motorhome Mount Tow Bars Or PN BX8833/BX88151 Adapters Tow Bar Adapters Not To Be Used On Vehicles Over 5000 lbs. Requires Motorhome Mounted Tow Bar/Adapter To Utilize Car Mounted Tow Bar Baseplate Has Non 24 in. Spaced Attachment Tabs Requires Some Trimming of the Air Dam Minor Drilling Required Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Install Rating 3 Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs |
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, KIA SOUL (Part #FDRWBX2715) fits the following vehicles: 2010-2012 Kia Soul. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, KIA SOUL (Part #FDRWBX2715) fits 2010-2012 Kia Soul models. The 2012 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, KIA SOUL (Part #FDRWBX2715) is designed to fit the 2010-2012 Kia Soul.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, KIA SOUL (Part #FDRWBX2715) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the BX2715 baseplate is designed for 2010–13 Kia Soul vehicles. The attachment tab height is 15-1/2" and width is 26". However, dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable, and the baseplate may need slight tailoring to compensate for vehicle manufacturer's tolerances.
The BX2715 baseplate part number is 61-6647.
The kit includes: 6 nut plates with 14" wire (3/8"-16), 4 hex head bolts 3/8"-16 x 1" Grade 5, 6 hex head bolts 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" Grade 5, 10 lock washers 3/8", 4 hex nuts 3/8"-16, 1 hex head bolt 6MM-1.0 x 30MM Grade 8.8, 1 lock washer 6MM, 1 flat washer 1/4", 1 hex head bolt 1/4"-20 x 1" Grade 5, 1 hex flange whiz nut 1/4"-20, 2 self-drilling screws #12-14 x 1", 2 round slot head screws #10-32 x 1/2", 2 lock washers #10, 2 hex nuts #10-32, 2 four-way connector adapters, 2 attachment tab assemblies, 2 class III safety cables, 2 quicklinks 3/8", and 2 black cap plug receivers.
Required tools include: large vise grip, flat screwdriver, utility knife, Phillips screwdriver, torque wrench, drill, reciprocating saw, tape measure, 13/32" drill bit, 1/4" drill bit, 1-1/4" hole saw, 8MM socket, 10MM socket, 12MM socket, 9/16" socket, 9/16" wrench, and 3/8" nut driver. Loctite Red is also required.
Yes. Blue Ox towing products are intended to be installed by Blue Ox dealers who are familiar with the products and have the equipment and knowledge necessary to do fit work. Blue Ox dealers can be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051.
The fascia, metal bumper, air box (if applicable), and windshield washer fluid reservoir must be removed during installation and reinstalled afterward. On 2013 models, the lower air baffle will not be reinstalled. All removed items should be placed on a flat, sturdy surface.
Yes. Drilling is required. On the driver's side, four holes must be drilled using a 13/32" drill bit. On the passenger's side, three holes must be drilled using a 13/32" drill bit. Additionally, a 1/4" hole must be drilled on the driver's side to attach ground wires. On 2013 models, a 1-1/4" hole saw is used to drill access holes through the front of the bumper on both sides.
Yes. Trimming is required. Using a reciprocating saw, trim the frame 1-1/2" from the end, going over and straight down 4" flush with the bottom of the frame on both sides. The bumper must be trimmed to match the frame behind. The air dam must be cut straight across the seam on both sides. The lower arm of the air box must be trimmed as needed to clear the baseplate. The fascia must be trimmed where the baseplate hits it for clearance. The washer reservoir may require trimming.
Yes. Use a good quality paint to spray cut edges of frame to prevent rusting.
The torque specification for 3/8"-16 Grade 5 bolts is 33 foot-pounds.
The torque specification for 6MM Grade 8.8 bolts is 6 foot-pounds.
The torque specification for 1/4"-20 Grade 5 bolts is 10 foot-pounds.
Yes. Use Loctite Red on all bolts before tightening. Tighten all bolts according to the torque chart provided.
Slide the baseplate into place and line it up with existing holes, flush with the bottom of the frame rail. On the driver's side, align with one existing hole. On the passenger's side, align with both existing holes. Clamp with large vise grips and ensure the baseplate remains level.
Insert 3/8"-16 x 1" hex bolts with Loctite, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8"-16 hex nuts from back to front into the bottom two holes on both sides of the vehicle.
Insert 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" hex bolts with Loctite and 3/8" lock washers and tighten to 3/8"-16 nut plates inserted into the frame in the top two holes on both sides of the vehicle.
On the passenger side, bend the transmission coolant line out of the way of the baseplate.
Reinstall the bumper and insert another 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" hex bolt and 3/8" lock washer and tighten to a 3/8"-16 nut plate on both sides of the vehicle. Reattach the temperature sensor.
On the passenger side, reinstall the washer reservoir with two existing bolts. On the right side, use a 6MM hex bolt with 6MM lock washer and 1/4" flat washer provided in the bolt bag. Trim if necessary. Reconnect all hoses and wires.
Trim the lower arm from the air box as needed to clear the baseplate, then reinstall the air box and skirt onto the vehicle with the existing hardware.
Hold the fascia up to the vehicle. Mark where the baseplate hits the fascia and trim as needed for clearance. Reinstall the fascia onto the vehicle.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. They must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. The cables must remain installed as long as the baseplate is installed. Permanent baseplate safety 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.
Attach permanent baseplate safety cables to the convenience link on the baseplate. Wrap the cables around the vehicle frame. If additional options interfere with suggested mounting, secure the cables to a solid piece of the frame as described in instructions included with the permanent baseplate safety cables. Clamp the cables together so they cannot rub. Be sure the safety cables do not rub against any hoses or moving parts. Do not mount the permanent baseplate safety cables against wires, hoses or brake lines.
No. Do not use the towed vehicle for storing luggage, equipment, etc. This may cause you to exceed the towing capacity of the tow bar, baseplate and its accessories.
When using power drills be aware of the dangers of torque and drill bit length. When using a reciprocating saw be aware of objects behind the cutting surface.
Be sure that ALL electrical connections are plugged in and accessories are functioning properly before reinstalling the fascia.
It is the owner's responsibility to inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts before each towing trip. Be sure to use Loctite Red on all bolts and tighten to the recommended specifications.
Yes. Ensure that your product is registered online at www.blueox.com. It is crucial to register your product so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls.
Yes. Remove the attachment tabs when not in use.
The manual recommends the BX8869 Tail Light Wiring Kit for this vehicle but does not specify whether it is included in the baseplate kit or must be purchased separately. Contact Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051 for clarification.
Yes, the BX2715 is designed for 2010–13 Kia Soul vehicles. Attachment tab height is 15-1/2" and width is 26".
You will need a drill, reciprocating saw, torque wrench, vise grips, sockets (8MM, 10MM, 12MM, 9/16"), drill bits (13/32", 1/4", 1-1/4" hole saw), screwdrivers, tape measure, and Loctite Red. Professional installation by a Blue Ox dealer is recommended.
Yes. You must drill four holes on the driver's side and three on the passenger's side using a 13/32" drill bit, plus a 1/4" hole for ground wires on the driver's side. On 2013 models, a 1-1/4" hole saw is used for bumper access holes.
Yes. You must trim the frame 4" using a reciprocating saw, trim the bumper and air dam, and trim the fascia and air box lower arm for clearance. Cut frame edges should be painted to prevent rusting.
33 foot-pounds.
Yes. Use Loctite Red on all bolts before tightening and tighten to the specified torque values.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended and must be used in addition to, not as a replacement for, legally required safety cables. They must not rub against wires, hoses or brake lines.
No. Do not store luggage or equipment on the towed vehicle as this may exceed the towing capacity of the tow bar and baseplate.
Inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to the recommended torque specifications using Loctite Red.
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