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Chuck&Pam · 04-22-2018, 03:30 PM

Just got a '17 Nissan Frontier and had the baseplate installed Tuesday. Tows like a charm. The only issue I have is the safety cable attachment. The safety cables are looped around the frame rails just behind the baseplate. This makes it a real PITA to hook up the safety chains. (My previous towed had the tow hooks still attached so it was very easy to get to.)

I don't need to overthink this. My first solution is to get a couple of additional safety chain links to add to the frame attached cable... but thought I'd check with this group to see if there's something I'm missing.

Thanks!

Chuck&Pam · 04-29-2018, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the PMs. A couple of extra links did the trick.

MSHappyCampers · 04-29-2018, 02:15 PM

Chuck, I didn't know you could tow a Frontier 4-down. Is it a standard transmission?

Dutch Star Don · 04-29-2018, 02:56 PM

I don't know what the OP has, but we towed a 2010 Nissan Frontier 4x4 with an automatic. I installed a driveshaft disconnect. It was a nice toad. I always use Roadmaster baseplates and they came with cable connectors built-in.

Chuck&Pam · 05-01-2018, 10:57 AM

'17 Frontier with annual transmission. Easy tow..just put it in neutral and key on ACC 2 to unlock steering.

Don, the blue ox BP does have safety cable connections...I was in a hurry last week and looking in the wrong place. My previous towed still had the recovery hooks on the frame and I used those instead. The Frontier required removal of the recovery hooks.