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Custom-designed: Each Blue Ox BX1838 Tow Bar Bracket is designed specifically for each towed vehicle, ensuring a flawless fit and superior performance.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Step up your towing game with the Blue Ox BX1838 Tow Bar Bracket. This premium quality product is designed specifically for your towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance. Manufactured from robust steel, this black tow bar bracket is built to last, withstanding tough conditions and heavy use. The powder coating finish provides an extra layer of protection, resisting rust and corrosion. It's easy to install with a bolt-on mounting type, and with all necessary hardware included, you can have it set up in no time.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 - 2009 | Nissan Versa | 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 Headlights Must be Removed and Replaced During Installation 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 Due to the Design of the Baseplate, the Adventurer Tow Bar Cannot be Used With the Baseplate. |
The BX1838 is a Blue Ox towing baseplate designed for 2007–2009 Nissan Versa vehicles. It is a weldment assembly (part 61-6307) that attaches to the vehicle's frame to provide a connection point for a tow bar and safety cables. The baseplate includes removable attachment tabs with a height of 14 inches and width of 26 inches.
The RangeFinderII and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used with the BX1838 due to the design of the removable tabs. Most adapters are also incompatible; only the BX8833 and BX88151 adapters can be used with this baseplate.
Yes, the BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is recommended for the 2007–2009 Nissan Versa with the BX1838 baseplate. The manual shows the location for installation on page 3.
Required tools are: 10mm socket, 14mm socket, 16mm socket, 9/16" socket, 13/32" drill bit, hammer, Loctite RED, tape measure, utility knife, vice grips, and reciprocating saw.
The kit includes: 1 weldment base plate (61-6307), 2 nut plates with 14" wire (61-5208), 7 Grade 5 3/8-16 x 1¼" hex head bolts, 7 3/8" lock washers, 3 3/8" flat washers, 5 3/8-16 hex nuts, 2 #12-14 x 1" self-drilling screws, 2 #10-32 x ½" slot round head screws, 2 #10 lock washers, 2 #10-32 hex nuts, 2 4-way connector adapters (101-5822), 2 attachment assemblies (62-3469), 2 receiver cap plugs, 2 3/8" quick links, and 2 36" baseplate safety cables.
The following components must be removed: radiator cover, fascia, styrofoam bumper, washer reservoir, metal bumper, and headlights (both sides). These are removed to access the frame rails and mounting points. All removed components and their fasteners are set aside for reinstallation after baseplate installation.
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 to do fit work. Blue Ox Dealers can be found at www.blueox.us or by contacting Blue Ox Customer Care at (888) 425-5382. The manual does not explicitly state that professional installation is mandatory, but it is strongly recommended.
Yes, drilling is required. On the driver's side, four holes are drilled into the frame rail using a 13/32" drill bit. On the passenger's side, three holes are drilled into the frame rail using the same bit. The baseplate is used as a template for drilling. Drilling is performed after the baseplate is clamped into position.
Trimming of the air dams and frame rail webbing is required. On both sides, the air dam is cut using a utility knife at the bottom of the tab and along the inside edge of the seam. On the driver's side, the frame rail webbing is marked at 5", 6½", and 8¾" from the top and cut with a reciprocating saw. On the passenger's side, the webbing is marked at 5", 8½", and 8¾" and cut. Cut sections are removed or flattened flush against the frame rail with a hammer.
Yes. The manual states that trimming of the air dams and frame rail webbing is required, and drilling into the frame rail is required. These modifications are permanent and cannot be reversed without significant vehicle repair.
The manual states that all bolts must be tightened according to the torque chart on the front page or page 3 of the Baseplate Towing General Instructions. The torque chart on page 1 shows Grade 5 3/8" bolts require 33 foot-pounds and Grade 8 require 47 foot-pounds. The manual indicates the bolts are Grade 5 in most cases, but does not explicitly confirm the grade for this specific baseplate. Consult the Baseplate Towing General Instructions or contact Blue Ox for confirmation.
The attachment tabs have a height of 14 inches and a width of 26 inches.
The washer reservoir electrical connection must be disconnected on the passenger's side during removal. The manual recommends the BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit for this vehicle and shows its location on page 3. The manual emphasizes that all electrical connections must be plugged in properly and functioning before installing the fascia. Specific wiring instructions for the baseplate itself are not detailed in this installation manual.
The permanent baseplate safety cables prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose in the event the connection between the frame and baseplate fails or becomes disconnected. Two 36" safety cables (part 226-0046) are included. They must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. The cables must not be mounted against wires, hoses or brake lines. These cables are strongly recommended and must remain installed as long as the baseplate is installed. They are used in conjunction with, and are not a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
The baseplate must not be installed against wires, hoses or brake lines. If the baseplate is improperly installed and is against a wire or hose, it could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts some time after installation. The installer must watch for oil cooler and air conditioner lines, electrical wires and hoses, and missing parts or attaching points on the frame.
Before installing the fascia, ensure that all electrical connections are plugged in properly and functioning. After installation, the metal bumper, washer reservoir, styrofoam bumper, fascia, radiator cover, pushpins and bolts must be reinstalled. The tow bar and safety cables must be installed according to their package instructions. The owner is responsible for inspecting all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts before each towing trip.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts. Use Loctite RED on all bolts and tighten to the recommended specifications. The permanent baseplate safety cables should remain installed as long as the baseplate is installed on the vehicle. Register your product online at www.blueox.com to be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls.
Yes. The manual recommends removing the attachment tabs when not in use (if applicable).
Use a replacement bolt of the same grade as the original. In most cases, the bolts are Grade 5. For your safety and preservation of the baseplate, do not substitute homemade or non-typical parts. Use only genuine factory replacement parts. Replacement parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox Dealer or Distributor.
Confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures for your vehicle with the owner's manual or contact the vehicle's manufacturer for specific towing procedures. You can also contact REMCO for additional information at 1(800)228-2481. Ensure all towing equipment is properly installed per manufacturer's instructions and that all electrical connections are functioning. Inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts before each towing trip.
Yes, the BX1838 is designed for 2007–2009 Nissan Versa vehicles. RangeFinderII and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used; only BX8833 and BX88151 adapters are compatible.
You need: 10mm, 14mm, 16mm and 9/16" sockets, 13/32" drill bit, hammer, Loctite RED, tape measure, utility knife, vice grips and reciprocating saw.
Yes. Four holes are drilled on the driver's side and three on the passenger's side into the frame rail using a 13/32" drill bit. Trimming of air dams and frame rail webbing is also required.
Radiator cover, fascia, styrofoam bumper, washer reservoir, metal bumper and headlights must be removed. All are reinstalled after baseplate installation.
Grade 5 3/8" bolts require 33 foot-pounds; Grade 8 require 47 foot-pounds. The manual indicates Grade 5 is used in most cases but does not explicitly confirm the grade for this baseplate. Consult the Baseplate Towing General Instructions or Blue Ox for confirmation.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended. Two 36" cables are included and must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail. They prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the baseplate connection fails and must not be mounted against wires, hoses or brake lines.
Ensure all electrical connections are plugged in properly and functioning before installing the fascia. Reinstall all removed components. Inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts.
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