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Saw several messages where owners were less than pleased with the ragged facia edges after base plate installation. It can be done with minimal trimming of the front end.


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Where did you get those plugs for your tow plate?
 

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Did you do this or have a shop and do it?
 
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The plugs are cane tips available at most hardware stores.
 
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Work done by shop
 

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Looks good. I was going to go with the Roadmaster base plate, but someone pointed out that it required EXTENSIVE modification of the front end. No thanks. I had a Roadmaster on my Chevy Colorado and liked how it fit within the grille much better than the Ox. For the Maverick, however, looks like the Ox is just a better design,
 

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I didn't like the small tabs to remove the plastic plugs, so use black cane tips.
 

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Saw several messages where owners were less than pleased with the ragged facia edges after base plate installation. It can be done with minimal trimming of the front end.


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Did you consider the Roadmaster baseplate?
 
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I did, but the Roadmaster requires adapters to use with the Blue Ox towbar. I didn't want the added expense of the adapters.
 
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Did you consider the Roadmaster baseplate?
In case you didn't see my earlier post to this thread, I considered the Roadmaster over the Blue Ox baseplate because of my earlier experience with how the Roadmaster was a better fit on my previous truck; a Chevy Colorado. However, another member pointed out that the Roadmaster required much more modifications on the front of the Maverick than the Ox. Here's the install directions. . . https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdfinst/524470-5.pdf
 
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I was impressed with your work and showed it to the place that just did mine. Thanks for the inspiration!

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