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If you like your setup to keep that clean, factory look when you’re not towing, this kit gets it right. The crossbar-style hidden brackets mount to the frame and tuck in behind the grille, leaving the front end smooth and uncluttered. The square drawbars come off easily—just pull the two hitch pins—and once they’re out, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible and protected from scrapes or scuffs.
Built from precision computer-cut steel, this base plate kit is made to handle the real forces of towing with confidence. The black powder coat finish keeps corrosion at bay for long-term durability. That solid build and clean welds give you peace of mind mile after mile, whether you’re heading across town or across the country.
You don’t need a shop welder for this install. The design bolts directly to the frame using factory points—no welding required. It comes with all mounting hardware and instructions so you can take it on as a weekend project if you’re handy with tools. Once bolted up, it’s ready to pair with your tow bar setup for dependable flat towing.
If you’re already running a Roadmaster tow bar, this kit fits right in. It’s compatible when used with the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00, sold separately). That means you can keep the gear you already have and build around a system that’s proven to work together smoothly and safely every time you hook up.
Ratings & Reviews
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)
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
It does what it's supposed to do
Very easy to install!!
easy to put on .the video was a great h elp.
It has worked well and easy to install.
good prouduct came very fast install very easily great video . thanks wally
Great product with great instructions.
Seems a little expensive for such a simple product...
I was very impressed with the product quality and even more so with the directions. They are very easy to follow and very detailed, made installation a snap.
the installation instructions was price less
Product was shipped quickly.
Needed different brackets for our tow bar so could be adapted to the Jeep we just purchased.
Will be using it to tow jeep with motorhome.
Never installed base plates before but was able to finish this installation in less than 2 hours. Instructions were easy to understand and accomplish.
My order came in a couple days with free shipping. The installation instructions and video made it easy to install. Well built and fit perfectly.
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