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When you’re not towing, you don’t want bulky brackets sticking out from the front of your vehicle. The hidden bracket design on this base plate keeps things clean—once the square drawbars are removed, the remaining hardware is virtually invisible. The brackets are mounted within the grille where they stay out of sight and protected from scrapes or scuffs, keeping your front end looking factory-fresh.
Getting ready to tow shouldn’t take all afternoon. The front arms on this kit mount and remove easily with hitch pins—just slide them in, secure with two pins, and you’re set. No tools or special steps needed. When it’s time to disconnect, pull the pins and stow the arms in seconds.
Flat towing puts a lot of stress on mounting points, which is why this kit uses computer-cut, all-steel construction for exceptional strength. The black powder coat finish resists corrosion and keeps the hardware looking sharp after miles on the road. It’s a setup that inspires confidence for long-distance towing.
You don’t need a welder or fabrication shop to install this kit. It bolts directly to your vehicle’s frame using included mounting hardware. Each base plate is custom fit for precise alignment during installation, saving time and helping ensure a solid connection from day one.
Already running Roadmaster gear? This base plate connects with Roadmaster tow bars when used with the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 – sold separately). A center bracket with a round hole makes it easy to mount a wiring connector like # RM-910030-1 or # PK11404 so your lighting stays tidy and accessible.
Ratings & Reviews
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.
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
Quality product and Great service
fit was perfect.
Great product easy to install directions are right to the point everything you need for a quick install.
Fast shipment and the online video helped greatly ease the install!
Everything showed up sooner than I thought it would. Three boxes and each one had exactly what I had ordered. I'll be ordering more items. Wait I did yesterday. I recomend these guys and gals.
follow instructions were easy to read and fit was good.
Was delivered quickly. Great instructions and how to video. We will definitely will order from etrailer again.
Easy install on my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Have towed it maybe 6000 miles with no issues. Easy hookup and unhook. Feels like a very safe tow.
Not difficult to mount, very strong steel to steel with quality construction. Everything fit as expected.
Also, your salesman John made the purchass process smooth and enabled our installation with excellent instructions.
Installed the unit myself on a 2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Watched videos and reviewed instructions, took my time. Finished in one evening. Works great and I would highly recommend it.
Roadmaster products are always easy to put on. This particular base plate though didn't include the wire to fish the bolt through the frame which stopped me in my tracks! After a brief period of bewilderment i headed to the hardware store and picked up a spring and some long cable ties and improvised. After clearing that hurdle it was clear sailing until i reached the 10mm x 1.5 bolts. It took forever to clear the rust out of the threads on the jeep. I had the correct tap but very limited room to maneuver. So it was 1/4 turn at a time until i got the threads cleared out of the 4 frame mounted nuts. Back on track! The rest was a breeze. Now I am all set to tow my jeep grand cherokee behind the motorhome.
The tow bar assm works nice, it bolted in with no issues. The wiring kit was a bit awkward stuffing all those diodes in a small area in the 2004 grand Cherokee.
If I were to do it again on these models I would find another place for the diodes.
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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.
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