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Made from high-quality steel material for guaranteed durability and strength.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX3832 Tow Bar Bracket is an essential accessory for your towing needs. Made from robust steel, it offers durability and reliability when you need it the most. Its sleek black powder coat finish not only adds to the aesthetic appeal but also provides an additional layer of protection against rust and corrosion. This base plate is custom designed for each specific towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and easy installation. With the provided mounting hardware and user-friendly instructions, you can have it installed yourself without any professional help. It's a bolt-on type, meaning it can easily be attached and detached from your vehicle.
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 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 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 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. |
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, VW TIGUAN S E13 (Part #FDRWBX3832) is designed to fit the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, VW TIGUAN S E13 (Part #FDRWBX3832) fits 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan models. The 2011 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, VW TIGUAN S E13 (Part #FDRWBX3832) fits the following vehicles: 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, VW TIGUAN S E13 (Part #FDRWBX3832) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the BX3832 is designed specifically for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The baseplate has an attachment tab height of 17-1/2" and width of 18-1/2". However, due to dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles, minor adjustments may be necessary to compensate for manufacturer tolerances, which may include filing holes, bending electrical rods, and/or bending end plates.
No. Due to the design of the removable tabs on the BX3832, the Range Finder II, Acclaim, and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used with this baseplate. Additionally, most adapters cannot be used; only the BX8833, BX88262, and BX88151 adapters are compatible.
Yes. The fascia and front bumper must be removed for installation. Trimming of the fascia, frame webbing, and front bumper is also required. Some drilling is required. All removed bolts and parts should be set aside for reinstallation.
Required tools include: large vise grips, drill, diagonal cutters, torque wrench, utility knife, reciprocating saw, tape measure, 13/32" drill bit, 1-1/4" hole saw, 13MM socket, 15MM socket, 9/16" socket, T25 Torx, T30 Torx, and Loctite RED. A 1/4" drill bit is also needed for optional breakaway switch installation.
The kit includes: 8 × 3/8" nut plates with 14" wire (61-5208), 1 × BX3832 baseplate (61-6925), 2 × attachment tab assemblies (62-3468), 1 × breakaway bracket (102-7238), 3 × 1/4"-20 × 3/4" hex head bolts Grade 5 (201-0050), 2 × #10-32 1/2" round slotted head screws (201-0192), 8 × 3/8"-16 × 1-1/4" hex head bolts Grade 5 (201-0368), 2 × #12-14 × 1" self-drilling screws (201-0979), 2 × #10-32 hex nuts (202-0047), 3 × 1/4"-20 hex nylon nuts (202-0102), 1 × 1/4" flat washer (203-0001), 8 × 3/8" lock washers (203-0010), 2 × #10 lock washers (203-0054), 1 × electrical bracket (299-0685), 2 × class III safety cables (226-0046), 2 × 3/8" quicklinks (229-0359), and 2 × black cap plug receivers (290-0437).
Yes. Drilling is required. Specific drilling operations include: using a 13/32" drill bit to drill the top back holes into the bumper (4 holes total, 2 per side), using a 1-1/4" hole saw to cut holes into the top of the bumper for nut plate placement (2 holes, 1 per side), using a 1/4" drill bit to drill through an existing hole on the passenger-side frame webbing for horn attachment, and using a 1/2" drill bit to drill holes in the back of each taillight for wire routing. An optional 1/4" drill is needed for breakaway switch installation.
Trimming and cutting required includes: cutting a square from the black plastic radiator cover on both sides using a utility knife (traced to the bottom and back edges of the bumper on two sides, and to the back and bottom of the plastic on the other two sides); cutting a slot out of the gray frame webbing on both sides using a reciprocating saw, starting 2-1/4" down from the top of the frame, going in 1-1/4" and down 4-1/2"; cutting an outline on the back of the front bumper using a reciprocating saw (using the radiator cover cut as a template); and trimming the grill with a utility knife to allow access to the removable tabs on both sides.
Yes. After cutting the slot out of the gray frame webbing, spray the cut edges with a good quality paint to prevent rusting.
According to the torque chart on page 1, the torque specification for 3/8" Grade 5 bolts is 33 foot-pounds. The manual instructs to tighten all bolts according to the torque chart on the front page or page 3 of the Baseplate Towing General Instructions. All bolts must be tightened with Loctite RED before final torquing.
According to the torque chart on page 1, the torque specification for 1/4" Grade 5 bolts is 10 foot-pounds. All bolts must be tightened with Loctite RED before final torquing.
The BX8869 Wiring Kit is recommended for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The manual does not explicitly state whether it is required or optional, but it is listed as recommended. Consult with your Blue Ox Dealer or contact Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051 for clarification on whether wiring can be completed without this kit.
Use a 1/2" drill bit to drill a hole in the back of each taillight. Put the wires through the holes and apply silicone around the hole. Reinstall the taillight. Do this on both sides of the vehicle.
Before installing the fascia, be sure that all electrical connections are plugged in properly and functioning. This check must be completed before the fascia is reinstalled.
Attach the permanent baseplate safety cables to the provided convenience link on the baseplate. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Do not mount the cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines. The cables should 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.
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.
If the baseplate is in an accident, it must be replaced and not reused. 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.
No. Use only genuine factory replacement parts on the 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.
Towing behind a non-motorized vehicle will void the warranty.
Yes. It is crucial to register your product online at www.blueox.com 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.
Yes, the BX3832 is designed for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. Attachment tab height is 17-1/2" and width is 18-1/2". Minor adjustments may be needed due to manufacturer tolerances.
No. The Range Finder II, Acclaim, and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used with the BX3832 due to the removable tab design. Only adapters BX8833, BX88262, and BX88151 are compatible.
Yes. The fascia and front bumper must be removed. Trimming of the fascia, frame webbing, and bumper is required, along with some drilling.
Yes. Drilling is required using a 13/32" drill bit (4 holes for bumper mounting), a 1-1/4" hole saw (2 holes for nut plates), a 1/4" drill bit (1 hole for horn), and a 1/2" drill bit (2 holes for taillight wiring).
Torque 3/8" Grade 5 bolts to 33 foot-pounds. Apply Loctite RED to all bolts before tightening.
Torque 1/4" Grade 5 bolts to 10 foot-pounds. Apply Loctite RED to all bolts before tightening.
Inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to specification using Loctite RED.
The baseplate must be replaced and not reused. Accident damage can be unseen and using it again could cause more damage or serious injury.
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