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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 1418-1
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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 1418-1 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 1418-1

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure connection points so your vehicle can be safely towed behind an RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Removable drawbars leave brackets nearly invisible for a clean, factory look.
  • Built to Last: Computer-cut, all-steel construction with black powder coat resists corrosion and road wear.
  • Simple to Install: Bolts directly to the frame with no welding required; hardware and instructions included.
  • Easy to Use: Drawbars attach with two hitch pins for quick setup and removal before or after trips.
Made in USA

Features to know about

Built for a Clean Front End: Hidden Bracket Design with Removable Drawbars

When you’re not towing, you’d never know the brackets are there. The crossbar-style base plate uses hidden mounts that sit inside the grille area, leaving a clean look with no bulky hardware in sight. The square drawbars slide out easily and secure with hitch pins, so once they’re removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible and protected from scrapes and scuffs.

Strong Where It Counts: All-Steel, Computer-Cut Construction

This setup is all about durability and precision. Each bracket is computer-cut from solid steel to ensure an exact fit and to handle long-term towing loads. The black powder coat finish adds corrosion resistance, so it stays looking good and holds up through years of road use. Owners count on this kit for reliable performance over thousands of miles of towing.

Simple to Mount: Bolt-On Design with No Welding Required

You don’t need a fabrication shop to get this installed. The base plate bolts directly to the frame using the included mounting hardware and clear instructions. There’s no welding involved, making it a straightforward job for anyone comfortable turning wrenches. A fish wire bolt leader (C58400, sold separately) helps guide the hardware through tight spots for a complete install.

Works Seamlessly with Roadmaster Tow Bars: Quick-Disconnect Crossbar Connection

This kit is designed to pair perfectly with Roadmaster tow bars when used with the quick-disconnect crossbar #910021-00 (sold separately). The crossbar system makes it easy to hook up or disconnect your tow bar whenever you need, keeping alignment simple and secure while you’re setting up or breaking down your flat-towing rig.

Specs

Construction and Design

  • Bracket style: Crossbar-style hidden brackets
  • Material: Computer-cut, all-steel construction
  • Finish: Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Drawbar type: Square removable drawbars (front arms)
  • Attachment method: Easily secures with hitch pins
  • Mounting location: Brackets attach to vehicle’s frame, typically within the grille area

Compatibility

  • Tow bar compatibility: Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Vehicle fitment: Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle

Installation

  • Installation type: Simple installation – no welding required
  • Included items: Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Additional required part for installation: Fish wire bolt leaders (C58400 - sold separately)

Origin and Warranty

  • Manufactured in: USA
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Note

  • Installation requirement: Fish wire bolt leaders (C58400 - sold separately) are required for complete installation.

1418-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 1418-1 Installation instructions

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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.

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Super fast and super nice dealing with. Thank y’all.



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Prompt shipment from order to delivery. Fit as expected.



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Fast delivery easy to install quality p roduct.



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Went on just like you said and everything was just like except on my 96, it was much easier to secure the right hand bumper bolts after I took the vacume tank loose.



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John

9/2/2023

The baseplate is probably going to outlast the Jeep. I’ll use them again if I get another Jeep JK model.



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great service. No problems w/ product. It did take longer than the 2 1/2 hours to get them on. However temps in AZ may have had something to do w/ placing them on in >100 degree weather. Thanks for the product



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Just home from a 4600 mi trip, towing a 1995 jeep Cherokee. Never had a concern for the base plates or the curt tow bar. Rock solid and easy removable when needed with a few pins.



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Great prices super fast shipping



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The parts arrived extra fast and fit my vehicle with no problems. They were easy to put on with the instructions provided. I have already used them and they work great. Would refer a friend to this site.



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Received towbar parts everything looks great, now ready to put on vehicle.
Parts personnel know their stuff.
Dwight Dixon



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Fast delivery and very well made. Welds look good and a good coat of paint on them. E Trailer always sells top quality parts.



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Fits as described! Nice product,After installation actually has other functions possible winch mount/bumper adapter ect



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The base plate was perfect, as I expected, since it was the third one that I had installed on Jeep Cherokees. We towed the Jeep from Florida to Colorado and back with no problems, even though I needed your help to install the plate onto the bent chassis of my Jeep.



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Fast free shipping, Allison was very helpful and knew exactly what I needed for my 01 Jeep Cherokee. Took about three hours to complete the installation, great product and great customer service.



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Bolt on installation takes a few hours; the more rust on your car the longer it will take. These brackets fit perfectly and are very strong. The kit comes complete with all new bolts.



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My order arrived sooner than expected. The price was better that I could find elsewhere with the free shipping. I installed the brackets myself and no modifications were required to complete the install. The instructions were good and all of the necessary hardware was included. Overall I am very pleased.



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My husband and I were able to install the Roadmaster base plates on our 92 Jeep Cherokee in just a couple of hours. It went on pretty much the same as the demonstration video on the etrailer web site. The minor differences were addressed in the printed instructions that were included in our package. We haven't put it to the test yet as we still need to tackle wiring for the Roadmaster Even brake system that we purchased second hand. We will be towing our Jeep with our 93 Safari Trek. Customer service provided by Marty was excellent. I will provide pictures at a later date.



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I recently did a cost comparison on a set of baseplates 1418-1 . I forwarded the comparison to etrailer.com. the price was matched with a 10% discount . After placing the order, the customer service rep.inquired about others requirements that i may need for installation such as lights, and braking. The customer service was very knowledgeable of the parts and installation and easy to work with. I recieved my parts within three days they look great.

Thank you Etrailer



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A well engineered product that mounts solidly to the chassis. No cutting or trimming of any stock components. With the tow bar mounts removed the mounts are recessed from the bumper and nearly invisible.

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Kim P.

1/26/2016

The parts are working perfectly. Thank you.



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This is the third time I have order base plates and electrical hook ups from etrailer and love this company. We have a 1979 MCI Bus conversion and it is difficult at time finding things for towing etc for it because of age. Not with etrailer, they have it all. We have towed a 96 S-19 chevy, a 98 Jeep was next and this year we got a 2001 Jeep Cherokee which we got the electrical kit for from etrailer.com and the base plates are still on the way. Everything fits nicely and if you are unsure of how it all goes together just watch their video''s on the etrailer website which are very informational.
Thank You etrailer.com for being there when we need you. See you all down the road....



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I recieved the shipment yesterday however I won't be able to install it on my Jeep until we get back to Alberta after spending the winter in southern California. My only question is where do I get the items that bolt on to the base plates that attaches onto the tow bar?Haven't seen those advertized.

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Patrick B.

2/22/2013

I believe the part you are looking for is 910021-00 from Roadmaster. It is the Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base assembly.



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Deliver was quick, product was of good quality, fitment was reasobly easy but did have to cut a fender support bracket, the only complaint is the diagram was a little hard to see but that could have been 68 year old eyes ?? ??. Have always had good service from eTrailer.


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