BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, KIA SPORTAGE LXBlue OxOut of Stock
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Custom-Designed Fit: Each Blue Ox BX2723 tow bar bracket is custom designed for a specific towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Blue Ox BX2723 tow bar bracket is a robust, high-quality solution designed specifically for your towed vehicle’s unique needs. This base plate crafted from durable steel, finished with a protective powder coat in classic black, offers outstanding toughness and longevity. The bracket is designed for bolt-on mounting, ensuring an easy and secure installation. With all necessary mounting hardware included, this Blue Ox product provides a straightforward, do-it-yourself installation experience. It is the ideal choice for persons looking for a reliable, durable, and easy to install 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2016 | Kia Sportage | Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Minor Drilling Required 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 |
Yes, the BX2723 is designed for 2011-2016 Kia Sportage vehicles. However, if the front of your vehicle looks different than shown in the manual, contact Blue Ox Technical Service at (402) 385-3051 before proceeding with installation.
The attachment tab height is 16-1/2" and the attachment tab width is 23".
Required tools are: 8MM socket, 10MM socket, 12MM socket, 9/16" socket, 9/16" wrench, large vise grip, Phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, torque wrench, tape measure, drill, and 13/32" drill bit. You will also need Loctite Red.
The kit includes: 6 nut plate weldments with wire, 1 baseplate, 2 attachment tab assemblies, 1 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex head bolt Grade 5, 2 #10-32 x 1/2" round slotted head screws, 10 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" hex head bolts Grade 5, 4 3/8"-16 x 1" hex head bolts Grade 5, 2 #12-14 x 1" self-drilling screws, 2 #10-32 hex nuts, 8 3/8"-16 hex nuts with nylon insert, 1 1/4"-20 hex nut with nylon insert, 8 3/8" flat washers, 6 3/8" lock washers, 2 #10 lock washers, 1 electrical bracket, 2 36" Class III baseplate safety cables, 2 3/8" quicklinks, and 2 black cap plug receivers.
Yes. The installation requires removal and reinstallation of the front fascia, bumper, and temperature sensor. The fascia is removed first by taking out bolts and push pins, then the bumper is removed using a 12MM socket for the outer bolts and a 10MM socket for the center bolt.
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 Technical Service at (402) 385-3051.
Yes. Drilling is required. You must drill two 3/8" holes through the side plate using spot welds as a guide, drill two additional 3/8" holes into the bumper mounting plate, and drill a 1/4" hole for the breakaway switch. A 13/32" drill bit is also used to drill the inner and top holes when the baseplate is aligned on the bumper.
After removing the plastic brackets alongside the radiator, you must trim the aluminum clips on both sides of the vehicle.
For Grade 5 3/8"-16 bolts, torque to 33 foot-pounds. For Grade 8 3/8"-16 bolts, torque to 47 foot-pounds. Always use Loctite Red on all bolt threads before tightening.
For Grade 5 1/4"-20 bolts, torque to 10 foot-pounds. For Grade 8 1/4"-20 bolts, torque to 14 foot-pounds. Always use Loctite Red on all bolt threads before tightening.
Yes. The BX8869 Tail Light Wiring Kit is recommended for this vehicle. You will need to drill a hole according to the tail light wiring kit instructions.
The baseplate is computer tested to your vehicle's GVWR. Exceeding this weight will void the manufacturer's warranty. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for manufacturer's towing specifications.
If the baseplate is in an accident, it must be replaced. Do not use it again. An accident can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in more damage or serious injury. Do not use the baseplate if it is damaged or missing parts.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. The cables prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the connection between the frame and baseplate fails. Two 36" Class III safety cables are included with the BX2723. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member and must not be mounted against wires, hoses, or brake lines.
The permanent baseplate safety cables should be attached to the provided convenience link on the baseplate. If additional options interfere with suggested mounting, secure the cables to a solid piece of the frame as described in the instructions included with the permanent baseplate safety cables. Ensure the safety cables do not rub against any hoses or moving parts. Install on both sides of the vehicle.
Be sure that all electrical connections are plugged in and accessories are functioning properly before reinstalling the fascia. After the bumper is reinstalled securely, reattach the temperature sensor.
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. The attachment tabs should be removed when not in use. Register your product online at www.blueox.com to be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and recalls.
No. Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do not substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a bolt is lost or needs replacement, use a replacement bolt of the same grade (in most cases Grade 5). Replacement parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox Dealer or Distributor. Failing to follow these instructions will void the manufacturer's warranty.
Yes. Towing behind a non-motorized vehicle will void the warranty.
Handling of some cosmetic parts when installing this product may require the use of protective covers, rags, specialty tools, etc. to prevent damage. When removing the front fascia, a cloth should be placed over a flat screwdriver to prevent scratching your vehicle surface.
Yes. Use a good quality paint to spray cut edges of frame to prevent rusting.
If the front of your vehicle looks different than shown in the manual, please contact Blue Ox Technical Service at (402) 385-3051 before proceeding with installation.
Yes, the BX2723 is designed for 2011-2016 Kia Sportage. Contact Blue Ox at (402) 385-3051 if your vehicle's front looks different from the manual.
The manual recommends the BX8869 Tail Light Wiring Kit but does not state whether it is included. Contact your dealer or Blue Ox at (402) 385-3051 to confirm.
Yes. You must drill two 3/8" holes through the side plate, two 3/8" holes into the bumper mounting plate, and a 1/4" hole for the breakaway switch. Trimming of aluminum clips is also required.
Yes. Blue Ox recommends installation by Blue Ox Dealers familiar with the products and fit work. Find a dealer at www.blueox.com or call (402) 385-3051.
Torque to 33 foot-pounds. Always apply Loctite Red to all bolt threads before tightening.
Yes. Two 36" Class III baseplate safety cables are included. They must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member and must not contact wires, hoses, or brake lines.
The baseplate is computer tested to your vehicle's GVWR. Exceeding this weight voids the warranty. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for towing specifications.
Inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tight using Loctite Red and the correct torque specifications.
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