Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2002 Chrysler 300M
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2002 Chrysler 300M
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If you want your vehicle to keep a clean, factory look when you’re not towing, this setup makes it happen. The hidden bracket design keeps the base plates tucked out of sight, and the square drawbars remove easily with two hitch pins. When the arms are off, only small brackets remain—virtually invisible behind the grille and protected from scrapes or scuffs.
This base plate kit is made from computer-cut, all-steel parts for a precise fit and solid strength. The black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant, so it stands up to years of weather and road use. Once mounted, it provides reliable attachment points that spread towing forces evenly along the frame for a secure connection mile after mile.
Connecting your tow bar is simple thanks to the crossbar-style design. Each removable arm slides in place and locks with hitch pins—no tools or complicated steps needed. The system works smoothly with a Roadmaster quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00, sold separately), making it easy to hook up or disconnect whether you’re at a campground or in your driveway.
You don’t need welding or special tools to install this kit. It mounts directly to the frame using the included hardware and clear instructions. The design lines up accurately for a clean fit and dependable performance once tightened down—just what you want for a confident setup that works as intended every time you tow.
If you already have a Roadmaster tow bar, there’s no need to change your setup. The Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part #1159-1 works with popular Roadmaster models like the Falcon All Terrain #RM-522, Tracker #RM-020, and Tracker #RM-501 when used with their included crossbar assemblies. That means your existing gear stays in play without extra adapters to worry about.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
We towed our 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 3000 miles last year, this is an ideal setup, discreet when not in use, solid, and easy to get on/off. Very please with the support I received from Roadmaster as one of the bolt was missing, was sent super quickly.
Not an easy install on a Trax but it is very well made and gives a clean look. I did customize by cutting down the 6 pin bracket supports to get it flush with front of the car.
Install pretty easy. You will have to change directions of one bolt due to obstruction ( frame). Cannot torque a few of the bolts. These are the ones with wire attached.
Rock guard needed addition trimming from factory instructions.
Awesome delivery speed, and a well made base plate for my 2007 Element. Installation was a breeze (thanks to my son’s heated shop) and I had to do no cutting to make this fit. I had a Stowmaster tow bar that came with my RV and etrailer was able to steer me to the correct missing parts to make this a really affordable installation. Now to get out of this snow!
Purchased for a 1997 Subaru Impreza. Delivery was amazingly fast! I didn't have it installed until a few months later, as my travel plans had stalled. It didn't quite bolt right on, but was close, and a friend had to modify it some to make it work. I still hear a grating noise when I turn too sharp on one side, but otherwise it's fine.
The front connection plates didn't line up with the holes, so had to have those modified, as well, in order to line up and attach to the tow bar. Once the new holes were drilled, I was able to hook up and go.
It's relatively easy to connect after finding a way to do it alone.
I've towed from CO to TX and all over TX with it with no problems.
After ordering the wrong crossbar, etrailer sent the correct one for our Mini Cooper quickly. However I did have to modify most of the holes as the cross bar didn’t quite fit (but close). I had to drill the three main bolt holes to 11/16 so that the bar would go over the Mini’s 3 main bumper bolts on both sides. The two lower bolt holes (each side), needed to be drilled out 3 sizes larger to accommodate the 4 bolts that come with the kit. I had to drill out the Minis lower holes to better align with the crossbars lower holes. I would also like to note it being a pain in the knuckles to reach one of the three (each side) bolts to put the stock nuts on the bolt and then try and get them tight. (The main bolt pattern for the upper bumper is diamond shape, one up tow bolts lower. (The lower “inside” bolt on each side is the one that is hard to get to and tighten.) Sorry I didn’t get picks, I was in a rush to get the car back together. There’s an angle piece on the cross bar that blocks the hard to reach bolt, it would be helpful if that could be made more accessible to reach.
Fit and finish is great, the illustration for what you trim on the bumper isn't great but otherwise pretty easy install (I ended up measuring between the mounts on the draw bar and just trimmed accordingly)
I’ve been purchasing products from ETrailer since 2005 and all the products I’ve purchased have been a great value. The products mentioned above installed perfectly and with the direct assistance from ETrailer everything fit as suggested. I will always interact with ETrailer as needs present themselves.
Overall the installation was great, however the process of drilling 3 - 1/2" holes in that little bumper that has a Rockwell Hardness of about 60, seems to be a bit over the top.The instructions are spot on, delivery was great, the quality of product was accurate. I am a happy boy!
Replaced same part that was damaged in a crash. I had used my original one for close to ten years without issue. Fast shipping from etrailer.
The Base plate kit is well made and came with all the necessary hardware.Installation is relatively straight forward. I did have to enlarge two of the holes that didn't quite line up. But overall I'd recommend it.
Bolted right up. Installation should be done with bumper on, as you can't fit the ends through the louvers without some convincing. Works great so far. Was able to use a Stowmaster 5000 with it.
Installation was a bit trying. Ended up looking very clean and almost invisible.
Using the tow bar worked super easy and our motorhome hardly noticed the Mini Cooper back there.
Came quickly and is very high quality. Great directions/video from road master makes the installation step by step easy to follow.
Skill level is probably at the intermediate level depending on experience.
The #118-3 is a perfect fit on my 1995 Geo Tracker. When you pull off the removable arms you would never know they are there. The Quality is very good easy to put on all you have to do is drill 4 holes the tube on the base plate fits into the tube on the frame of the tracker and with the 2 bolts it is a solid fit. I was worried about the plate nut getting it inside of the frame but it went in easy when you put it over the frame tube and use a thin piece of metal to slide it in place. I’m very happy with it. I probably could of got it on without taking my bumper off but with only 4 bolts holding my bumper on it made it easier
Excellent product
Great service delivered on time.
Good solid attachment and well designed and fabricated. I did need to slot a couple of the holes in order for the bolts to line up.
Fast shipping.
Great service I asked about tow brkt. Information she being the sales person called the manufacturer she got back to me with in a very short time with the information I needed. Great service thanks
Excellent product. Highly recommend buying from etrailer
The driver's side bracket was welded crooked and I had to make a shim to make it straight. The other side was perfect and all the fastners workout great. The quick disconnect brackets were great.
I had to remove the driver's side three times before I finally figured out the problem.
The products I ordered from "etrailer" arrived ahead of time and were exactly as described. The sales people at "etrailer" emailed to let me know when I could expect my order and then emailed a follow-up to make sure all was okay with the order! I would definitely order from "etrailer" again.
I would have given it 5 stars but the brackets had such a heavy weld in the front where they added an extra piece of steel to take up the gap between the frame and the bracket that it would not go forward enough to allow the bolt holes in the bracket to line up with the existing holes in the frame, it took a considerable amount of grinding to remove some of the weld allowing for the correct fit.
The brackets came quickly after I had ordered them, customer service actually shipped them on a shorter transit time so that I could definitely get them before my vacation and I didn't have to pay the extra shipping charge. Installation was a breeze, straight forward and I feel very confident that I won't foresee any complications or problems in towing. The craftsmanship of these brackets are top notch. Very strong and durable and everything lined up perfectly on the frame.
I recommend this to everyone who wants to tow their vehicle.
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