What are the features of Blue Ox Baseplates?

Blue Ox Baseplates are custom designed for specific vehicles. Their all welded design bolts securely to the vehicle chassis, spreads towing force evenly without stress and will not interfere with vehicles crumple zones. They also keep weight placed on suspension at a minimum. 

There are 2 types of Blue Ox Baseplates; Removable Tabs ans Secured Tabs. The main advantage of the removable tab type is that when your vehicle is not in tow you can easily remove the tabs. 
 

All Blue Ox Baseplates are designed with two protruding prongs called lugs on the ends of their drawbar arms. These lugs connect to

What is the difference between the Roadmaster Even Brake and the Blue Ox Patriot?

If electric brakes are locked up when trailer is plugged in, but allow wheels to turn freely when brake wire is disconnected, what causes this?

If it’s all of the brakes it could be the brake controller itself that’s defective or not adjusted correctly. If it’s just one of them then there might be something wrong with the shoes or brake adjustment. Adjust the settings on your brake controller first or get it tested/try hooking up to a different truck if possible.

Is there an adapter for a 5 way flat wiring on a mortorcycle to 4 flat on a trailer?

Unfortunately we do not carrry a 5 way round to 4 way flat trailer connector adapter, but we do have another option.
Installing power converter kit #119180 and following the 3 wire installation steps will allow the the trailer and motorcycle to be compatible. 

Click on the link to download #119180 installation instructions 

Below are 12 step by step videos demonstrating on how to install the Rhino Rack Side Boat Loader.

Before the installation, the roof racks on the vehicle must be cleaned thoroughly. 

Tools Required:

• Tape Measure
• Hack Saw
• File
• Electric Drill
• 6.5 & 7mm Drill Bits
• Deburing Tool
• Rubber Mallet
• Pencil
• Centre Punch
• Hammer 

Before we get started, this is not a substitute for the Rhino Rack Side Boat Loader Fitting Instructions and is mandetory that the fitting instructions are read thoroughly severly times before going any further. This video is only a general how-to-assemble and install the side boat loader. Each fitment will differ slightly.