Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• Roadmaster # 1012-1 Base Plate Installation on 1999 Suzuki Vitara
  As the instructions for the Roadmaster # 1012-1 base plates aren't very detailed, I've contacted my contact in the Engineering department at Roadmaster who was able to find a photo for you. The photo I've provided shows the front suspension sub frame bolts on the driver's and passenger side. The photos aren't the clearest, but they're clear enough to help you locate the bolts.
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• Roadmaster Base Plates Come in Pairs
  Great question! All of our Roadmaster Base Plates, including your Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 1012-1, come in pairs. You will only need to order a quantity of one to receive both base plates and all the necessary installation hardware.
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• Dimensions of Square Opening for the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1012-1
  The receivers for the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1012-1 are about 1-1/2" square. Please note that base plate kits are only designed to be used for a flat towing application and accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier should not be installed in them.
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• Are Base Plates Sold in Pairs?
  The base plate kits are sold in pairs; one for each side of the vehicle being towed (driver's and passenger's side).
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• Installing a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit on a 2004 Chevy Tracker
  To install the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 1012-1, you will need 3/8 inch, 7/16 inch, 1/2 inch, and 1-1/4 inch socket wrenches. There is no drilling required on your vehicle to install these brackets, and all the necessary installation hardware, including plates, washers and spacers, is included with the base plate kit.
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• Will Baseplates From Suzuki Grand Vitara Fit 2002 Chevrolet Tracker
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 1012-1 that is designed to fit your 2002 Tracker has a completely different design versus the # 1011-1 baseplates. The # 1011-1 is designed to fit 1999 and 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara only and has different mounting locations. Any modification to baseplates is not recommended because it can be dangerous. I have attached the installation instructions for both baseplate kits you can check out for comparison.
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• What Base Plate Kit will fit a 2000 Chevrolet Tracker
  The RoadMaster base plate kit for a 2000 Chevy Tracker is part # 1012-1 and these XL style brackets are compatible with RoadMaster Blackhaw tow bars.
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• Base Plate Kit for 1998 Chevy Tracker 4-Door with Roadmaster Eagle 8000 Tow Bar System
  There are 2 possible options for your 1998 Chevy Tracker. If you have the Suzuki Sidekick motor (that came in the 1998 Geo Tracker) then the part # 1007-2 is what you want, otherwise my contact at Roadmaster said that the kit # 1012-1, which fits a 1999 Chevy Tracker, looks like it is compatible. From the picture you sent in I'm pretty sure the part # 1007-2 is the one you want. Either kit will fit with the Eagle 8000 Tow Bar system that you are currently using. For a complete flat towing...
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• Do You Carry Replacement Draw Bars for RoadMaster Base Plate Kit 1012-1
  Yes, we do have them for the Base Plate Kit you mentioned, part # 1012-1. If you have other base plate kits, please note that we cannot get them for all models. To get the proper replacement arms you will need # RM-ARMS. Use the instructions linked to the right, which is actually a form that needs to be filled out to ensure the new arms fit.
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• Replacement Tow Bar Base Assembly for a Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
  What you need is the tow bar base assembly # 910021-00. It has the QD base that is used by your Falcon 5250 tow bar. The QD base parts are welded to the bar, pins are included, as well as some hardware to attach to the vehicle side base plates. I have linked a video review of this part for you.
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• Are XL Base Plates for a 1999 Chevy Traker Compatible with the Roadmaster Explorer Tow Bar
  The base plates, # 1012-1, are XL style base plates for the 1999 Chevy Tracker and are compatible with the Roadmaster Explorer tow bar. To make the XL base plates drawbars removable, you may also need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201.
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• Coupler Style Tow Bar for Use with Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2004 Chevy Tracker
  You are looking for the Roadmaster StowMaster tow bar # RM-501. I have linked a video review of this tow bar for you. The base plates you have, # 1012-1, are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars which I have also linked for you.
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• How to Flat Tow a Vehicle Level with a Car Mounted Tow Bar
  It sounds like the problem you are trying to fix is that your tow bar does not sit level while your vehicle is being flat towed. Since you have a Roadmaster Stowmaster part # RM-501 that is a ball mount style tow bar all you would need to do level the setup would be to get the correct ball mount. Without knowing what it would take to level your tow bar the best recommendation I can make would be to check out the help article I attached that details how to pick out the correct rise/drop...
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• Are the Roadmaster Quick Disconnects # RM-201 Necessary for the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-201
  If you want to easily hookup and disconnect the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, from Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1012-1, then I strongly recommend using the quick disconnects. This is the easiest method of hooking up and an disconnecting. It would seem easy enough to remove the pins holding the base plate draw bars or removing the pins for the tow bar arms, but those are points that will be subject to binding. After towing, it will not be very easy to remove either of those...
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• Base Plate Kit for a Geo Tracker
  In order to make the correct recommendation I need to know the year, make, and model of your Geo Tracker and if it is the 2-door or 4-door body style. Base plate kits are vehicle specific and you need to make sure you get the correct one for your specific vehicle; otherwise it will not fit. Base Plate Kits for Geo Trackers by Year Year Base Plate Kit 1989-1995 # 118-1 1996-19998 4-Door # 1007-2 1996-1998 2-Door # 118-8 1999-2004 ...
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• What Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Is Needed For 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee When Using StowMaster Tow Bar
  Yes, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # RM-521440-4 is the correct base plate for your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee if you are wanting to use the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar, # RM-501. Please note the linked product review and installation video below.
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• How To Use Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar On 1999 Chevrolet Tracker
  In order to use the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar part # RM-020 on a 1999 Chevrolet Tracker you'll need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 1012-1. I have attached a list of other parts you'll need as well below. RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System part # TR118821
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• Recommended Equipment for Flat Towing 1999 Suzuki Vitara
  I believe you were referring to the Tow Ready # 63180 tow bar. The two issues you'd face is the 45 mph speed limit and the fact that although the tow bar has brackets of a sort, using a base plate kit like # 1012-1 is recommended, along with a tow bar like the Roadmaster Tracker, part # RM-020. If the manufacturer states that the tow bar should not be used at speeds above 45 mph, I cannot say anything that would contradict that. You'll also need safety cables like part # RM-643, a wiring...
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2000 Chevy Tracker
  The correct Roadmaster base plate kit for your 2000 Chevy Tracker is the part # 1012-1. This is compatilble with your Roadmaster Explorer tow bar. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle....
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Chevy Tracker
  We have base plate kits that fit your 2002 Chevy Tracker but the adapter part # BX88230 is not a confirmed fit so I would not recommend it as your best option. Instead I would recommend the Roadmaster Crossbar Style base plate part # 1012-1 which attaches to the frame and is a custom fit for your vehicle. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Chevy Tracker
  The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1012-1 is confirmed as a fit for your 2002 Chevy Tracker and would work well. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Suzuki Vitara
  The Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 1012-1 would be the correct part for your 2001 Suzuki Vitara. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to...
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• Is a Base Plate Kit Available Without the Removable Arms for a 2001 Chevrolet Tracker
  All of the base plate kits we sell come with the removable arms. Base plate kits are made with a specific set of removable arms at the factory, so no set of arms is completely identical. The frame bracket mounts of the base plate kits are not available separately from the removable arms. With that being said, the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1012-1, is compatible with your 2001 Chevrolet Tracker and it will come with a set of removable arms that were designed to fit that kit. Keep...
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• What Base Plates Are Needed For Towing A 2000 Chevy Tracker 4-Door 4WD
  The base plates that you will need for the 2000 Chevy Tracker 4-Door 4WD are the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1012-1. These base plates will not work on models that have a brushguard. These XL series brackets are compatible with the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. You will also need the RoadMaster 68 Inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643, these safety cables will keep the vehicle attached to the tow vehicle in case the coupler becomes detached from the hitch ball. I...
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