RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter

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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2008 Chevy HHR To Flat Tow It
  I have probably a better solution, but to make what you have now work you'd need the replacement arms # RM-ARMS and the base plate kit adapter part # RM-032. The reason this isn't ideal is the process for getting the arms take a while since they have to be custom made and by the time you pay for the two parts mentioned you are close enough in price to a base plate kit that fits the vehicle without an adapter. For that you'd want the Blue Ox part # BX1692 and you'd be set. I attached an...
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• Distance From Mounting Surface to Pin Hole Center of Roadmaster Adapter Part # RM-033
  I checked with Roadmaster and the distance from the mounting surface to the pin hole center on the Roadmaster adapter part # RM-033 is 3-1/4 inches.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Behind and RV
  I double-checked with Roadmaster and base plates # 1169-1 are indeed the correct base plates for your 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder. They are actually listed for 2000 to 2003 models. On the 2000 to 2002 models you will need to remove the grill for installation. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2, # RM-520. It is rated for 6,000 pounds so it can handle the MR2 with ease. You will also need safety cables # RM-643. For lighting I recommend a simple magnetic kit # C-ATL20A because...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Behind an RV
  If you want to go with a Blue Ox tow bar then first you will need Blue Ox base plates for your 2003 Jeep Wrangler. If your Jeep has the factory double tube bumper you can use # BX1120 for fixed arms or # BX1124 which has removable arms. Both of these base plates will also work with Rugged Ridge aftermarket bumpers. If your Jeep has the factory single tube bumper then you can use # BX1124. All of these base plates are compatible with the Adventurer tow bar # BX7322. For safety cables...
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• Does The Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter RM-033 Have A Weight Rating
  The RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 does not have a weight rating. The weight rating would be determined by the tow bar that you use the adapter with. For example the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part # BX4330 is rated for 5,000 lbs.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Saturn S Series SL1 Sedan
  To use the Roadmaster base plate to Blue Ox/Demco tow bar adapter, # RM-033, you will need to install Roadmaster base plates like # 162-2. Then, to make the arms of the base plates removable, you will also need quick disconnects # RM-201. If you have a Blue Ox Adventurer, Acclaim, Ambassador, Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha or Allure tow bar, you could just use Blue Ox base plates, # BX3310, and not worry about an adapter. With the base plates and tow bar out of the way you will also need...
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• What is Needed to Attach a Tow Bar to a 1994 Geo Tracker
  It sound like you need a base plate kit for your 1994 Geo Tracker in order to attach a tow bar for flat towing. If that is the case then the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 will not work in this manner as it is designed to adapt a RoadMaster base plate to a Blue Ox or Demco tow bar. If you have such then the hardware that you need is included. Instead you are going to want to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX3503 if you have a Blue Ox...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Ford Ranger with a 1989 Lazy Days Motorhome
  You will need a custom base plate kit designed specifically to work on your 2011 Ford Ranger. If you have 4WD model or a Sport 2WD model you would want the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 477-1. If you have an XL or XLT 2WD model you would want the part # 477-5. 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...
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• Will the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Adapter # RM-033 Work with the Blue OX Tow Bar and Jeep YJ
  Along with the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, item # RM-033, you will also need the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 1409-1, for your 1993 Jeep Wrangler. These base plates attach to the U-channel bumper on most Jeep Wranglers and the adapter will then be used to attach the Blue Ox Aventa II tow bar. Some items you may need to make your Jeep YJ ready to be towed are recommended below. If you do not already have them you will need the RoadMaster...
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• Can the Roadmaster to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bar Adapter Mount to Flat Bumper on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler
  The Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, # RM-033, that you referenced must be attached to base plates. The bumper on your 2006 Jeep Wrangler is not rated for towing. I pulled the adapter from my warehouse and found that this adapter measures 33 inches wide x 2 inches tall. For your Jeep you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1120, without having to use an adapter for your Blue Ox tow bar. I verified with Blue Ox that these base plates will fit your Jeep...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1988 Suzuki Samurai Behind an RV
  No, the Roadmaster adapter # RM-033 itself isn't base plates. It is an adapter that attaches to Roadmaster base plates and allows you to then use certain Blue Ox and Demco tow bars. For actual base plates for the 1988 Suzuki Samurai we have Roadmaster base plates # 1003-1 and Blue Ox base plates # BX3501. If you go with the Roadmaster base plates I recommend the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520. Or if you are looking for a more economical option I recommend the Tracker # RM-020. The Tracker...
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• Would the Roadmaster to Blue Ox Tow Bar adapter part # RM-033 Work with 1999 Toyota RAV4
  The Roadmaster to Blue Ox and Demco tow bar adapter part # RM-033 could work on your 1999 Toyota Rav4 to allow a Blue Ox tow bar to connect to a Roadmaster base plate kit like # 1142-3.
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• Blue Ox Base Plate and Needed Accessories to Flat Tow 2006 Jeep Wrangler with U-Channel Bumper
  To install base plates on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler with U-channel bumper, you would need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit with Fixed Arms # BX1120. These base plate will work well with your Alpha tow bar #BX7365. The next step would be to wire the Jeep so that the tail lights work along with those of the tow vehicle. The easiest way to do this is a bulb-and socket system like part # RM-155. This system will remain completely independent of the Jeep wiring system. Blue Ox tow bars are typically...
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• Can Replacement Arms Be Ordered For Roadmaster Base Plate Kit For 2004 Jeep Liberty
  If you have 1422-1 base plates on the 2004 Liberty, the RoadMaster Base Plate Adapter # RM-033 can be used with a Blue Ox tow. The replacement arms for the base plate kit you need is part # RM-ARMS. To be able to use the adapter you will also need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Disconnect Kit, part # RM-201.
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• Availability of Adapters for Use with EAZ-Lift Tow Bar
  We do offer an adapter to allow Roadmaster base plate brackets to fit other brands of tow bars, including Draw-Tite, Reese, Valley, Tow Ready and EAZ-Lift. Roadmaster Adapter part # RM-025 will work with Roadmaster base plates and the above brands of tow bar. If you wish to advise the details about your vehicle to be flat-towed I can confirm compatibility.
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• Will Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue OX Adapter Fit on a 1994 Geo Tracker with Standard Base Plates
  Yes, you are correct, the Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, item # RM-033 will adapt the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 118-1 for the 1994 Geo Tracker, for use with a Blue OX towbar. The # RM-033 adapter will work with Roadmaster Standard, EZ or XL Base plate kits. If EZ or XL base plates are used, then the Roadmaster Quick Disconnects, item # RM-201 are required to easily remove the draw bars from the towed vehicle.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Toyota MR2 with a Demco Aluminator Tow Bar
  First, if your 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder is an automatic, it must be towed on a trailer only, it cannot be flat towed. If it is a manual, it can be flat towed. Check with the vehicle owners manual to confirm. The Roadmaster base plates, # 1169-1, are correct for the vehicle. You can use the adapter # RM-033 but, to make the draw-bar arms on the base plates removable, I recommend using adapter # RM-032. This adapter comes with quick disconnects so you can remove the draw-bar arms making...
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• Adapter Recommendation for Adapting Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bar
  We have just what you would need to adapt the Roadmaster base plates on your 1997 Geo Tracker to your Blue Ox tow bar. If the arms of the base plate are removable you would need the part # RM-032 or if the arms of the base plate are not removable you would need the part # RM-033. The removable arm kit for your vehicle is the part # 1007-2 and the permanently mounted arm kit is the part # 118-15 in case you are unsure what you have.
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• What is Needed to Flat Tow a 1992 Toyota 4Runner
  This RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, part # RM-033, is usually used to attach a set of Roadmaster base plate to Blue Ox or Demco towbars. If that is what you are looking to do this would work perfectly for you. The overall length of this product is 32 inches, from the outside of the bolt holes this product measures 25-1/2 inches. If you need a base plate kit I recommend the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, part # 1123-1. For tow bars I would recommend...
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• Center to Center Bolt Hole Dimensions of Roadmaster # RM-033 Base Plate Adapter
  The outer bolt hole center to center distance is 30 inches, and the inner bolt hole center to center distance is 27 inches. The bottom of the adapter also has two 9/16 inch diameter holes that are spaced 17-1/2 inches apart, center to center. I've edited a photo for you showing these dimensions. This bracket is meant to bolt to Roadmaster base plates and allow you to use a Demco or Blue Ox tow bar.
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• Using a Blue Ox Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  There is more than one adapter to go from Roadmaster base plates to Blue Ox tow bars. I would need to know which model of Blue Ox tow bar it is to determine the right fit. Adapter # RM-033 works with the following Blue Ox tow bars: Alpha, Aventa, Aventa II, Aventa LX, Kar Bar, Aladdin, Alexxa, Acclaim and A-frame Blue Ox tow bars with 1- or 3-pronged attachments. The adapter bolts to the base plate arms and the tow bars will pin to the adapter. If you have Roadmaster EZ5, MS, or...
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• Will Roadmaster XL Base Plates Fit a Blue Ox Aventa II Tow Bar on a 2007 Saturn Vue
  You can use either adapter, # RM-033 or # BX88178. The difference is that the Blue Ox brand adapter comes with quick disconnects. The Roadmaster adapter does not so to use it with Roadmaster XL or EZ style base plates, you would need to add them, # RM-201. However, there is a third alternative that comes from Roadmaster. It is the same thing as RM-033 but it comes with the quick disconnects. It is # RM-032. So out of all these options I would go with # RM-032 since it is least expensive.
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• Roadmaster Base Plates and Adapter for a Blue Ox Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2009 Saturn Vue
  You would first need to add base plates to your 2009 Saturn Vue. The base plates for your vehicle are # 3151-1A. I have included a link to a video showing the installation of these base plates on a 2008 Saturn Vue. Installation on your 2009 model will be similar. You will also need to use an adapter to go from the Roadmaster base plates to the Blue Ox tow bar, part # RM-033, or # RM-032, as well as Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201. To complete the towing set up for...
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• Will RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM 033 Fit on a 2009 Ford Taurus
  You will need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 4415-1, to attach a tow bar to your 2009 Ford Taurus. The RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, item # RM-033, can then be used to attach a Blue Ox or Demco Tow Bar to the Roadmaster base plates.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Blue Ox Tow Bar
  For your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the factory steel bumper we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521453-5 as a confirmed fit that has removable arms which help give it a more concealed look. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. To use with a Blue Ox tow bar you'll need the adapter # RM-033 since they are different manufacturers. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2020 Buick Envision
  I can definitely help you out with a flat towing setup for your 2020 Buick Envision! You can definitely use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 523196-4 with the Adapter # RM-033 so that the base plate kit is compatible with a Blue Ox tow bar, but in all honesty it would be much easier to use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523196-5 with the Adapter Kit # BX88185 instead because you don't have a whole bar that you need to use as an adapter. I'm guessing...
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• Can You Connect a Blue Ox Tow Bar to a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
  Yes, to adapt your Blue Ox tow bar to Roadmaster base plates for your 2004 Honda CR-V like the part # 1541-1 that you referenced you would want the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033. I attached an FAQ with a chart that shows all of the different base plate adapter kits we offer. I also attached an FAQ on flat towing for you to check out.
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• How to Flat-Tow a 2000 Jeep Cherokee using the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit Part # 1418-1
  If you need to replace the removable arms for the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # 1418-1 that you have on your 2000 Jeep Cherokee then you are going to want to use the Roadmaster Replacement Arms for Base Plate Kits part # RM-ARMS. Unfortunately, I do not have any way for you to attach your Smittybilt Tow Bar to the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit. You may be able to use something like the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 but as we have not tested...
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• Tow Bars Compatible with Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plates and Demco Excalibur Tow Bar Compatibility
  The Roadmaster EZ5 baseplats are not compatible with the Demco tow bars. The only tow bars compatible other than the Roadmaster tow bars which do not need an adapter are the Blue Ox tow bars when using the # BX88185 adapter. The Demco Excalibur tow bar is compatible with the Standard Roadmaster baseplates using the # RM-033 adapter you mentioned. It is also compatible with the Roadmaster EZ, EZ2, EZ4, and XL base plates using the # RM-032 adapter. It is also compatible with Blue Ox...
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• How to Use a Blue Ox Tow Bar with the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit on a 2012 Mini Clubman S
  The correct Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit for your 2012 Mini Clubman S with a manufacturer date of 05/12 is part # 521879-1A, not part # 521880-1. You can use most Blue OX Tow Bars which are listed for you below with this base plate kit so long as you also purchase the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part # RM-033 and the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit part # RM-201. Acclaim Adventurer Aladdin Alexxa Allure Alpha Ambassador Aventa Aventa II Aventa...
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