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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 1444-3
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Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 1444-3 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 - 1444-3

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates strong attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Removable drawbars leave brackets nearly invisible within the grille.
  • Built to Last: Computer-cut, all-steel construction with a black powder coat resists corrosion.
  • Simplifies Hookup: Direct-connect design needs no crossbar, making setup quicker and sleeker.
  • Holds Firm Through Long Trips: Heavy-duty frame mount provides dependable strength mile after mile.
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Features to know about

Built for Heavy-Duty Flat Towing: Direct-Connect Steel Brackets

When you’re setting up a reliable flat tow rig, solid attachment points are everything. This kit bolts straight to the frame with no welding and uses computer-cut, all-steel brackets for exceptional strength. The direct-connect design eliminates the need for a crossbar, which means fewer parts to line up and a smoother hookup process. The heavy-duty build spreads towing forces evenly through the chassis so it stays steady mile after mile on long hauls.

Keeps Your Front End Clean: Hidden Base Plate with Removable Arms

Once the removable drawbars are pulled out, the base plate almost disappears. The remaining brackets tuck inside the grille where they stay protected from scuffs and road debris. When you’re not towing, there’s no bulky crossbar or hardware sticking out to bump your knees or spoil the factory look. Two hitch pins hold each arm securely in place, and removing them takes only seconds when you’re ready to hit the trail again.

Quick Hookup Every Time: Pin-Secure Direct Connection

Hooking up alone is easier when everything lines up fast. Each arm slides into the bracket socket and pins in place for a solid connection to a motor-home-mounted tow bar. The no-crossbar setup means fewer alignment steps and faster connections whether you’re in a campground or driveway. It’s compatible with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers like the Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, Falcon 2, and Nighthawk models, so you can keep using the gear you already trust.

Ready for Real-World Use: Corrosion Resistance and Included Hardware

The black powder coat finish stands up to chips and rust from road grime and weather exposure. The kit comes complete with clear instructions and all mounting hardware for a straightforward bolt-on installation—no fabrication required. Once installed, it’s a low-profile setup built to handle heavy use without losing its clean look or dependable performance.

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Construction and Design

  • Bracket design: Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
  • Construction: Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Finish: Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Installation: Simple installation - no welding
  • Fitment: Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • Crossbar requirement: No crossbar needed - faster hookup and sleeker appearance
  • Design type: Direct-connect base plates designed for strong, heavy-duty applications
  • Compatibility: Compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers
  • Included components: Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Origin: Made in the USA
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Note

  • Note: Direct-connect base plates will work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, Falcon 2, and Nighthawk. These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.
  • Direct-connect brackets do not require a crossbar because of the heavy-duty nature of your vehicle's frame. Thus, installation is simplified, the hookup process is faster, and the total appearance is enhanced.
  • Note: The EZ Hook safety cables included with Roadmaster's Sterling tow bars will not work with direct-connect base plates. These cables connect to an anchor plate on the Quick Disconnect crossbar, which will not be present when you are using these base plates.
  • The drawbars, or front arms, on the direct-connect base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with pins. Once the drawbars have been removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. On most automobiles, the brackets are mounted within the grille, where they remain not only unseen, but protected from scrapes and scuffs as well.

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Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use.

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Product is great fit was perfect



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all went perfect. .on time delivery.6 stars.thanks derek



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Perfect fit. Easy to install.



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Bolted right up. Easy Install



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Easy to install.



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Easy to install and performs perfectly. I recommend this to all.



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We hooked this to our 2017 Jeep Rubicon, and it has worked great!



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Installed myself, about 4 hours. Not too bad, install video on your website was a good primer



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Super pleased with the service that I received as far as getting the order and it being what was advertised. Perfect fit. I must say that the instruction video was very helpful but I’m sure that the ease of putting the blind nuts up inside the frame must have been shot many times as it was way more difficult than the video showed.
Also Amy E was so helpful in getting everything to me in a timely manner. Thanks



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Great customer service!



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Easy to Install if you have any mechanical skills. Easy to hook up/de-couple towed vehicle as needed. Very strong components. Towed a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon all over the Western US in 2021 with zero issues. I would recommend this product.



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Easy to order- base plate kit fits as it should



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Service was excellent and knowledgeable. Nichole really know their products, listened well and was very helpful.
We love working with etrailer and will do so again when we need them!



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Perfect fit. Working great. No problems at all.



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I'm very pleased with the service and parts that were sent to me from the folks at E Trailer. Chris took my order over the phone and delivered everything on time with accuracy. A plus rating !



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New Roadmaster Base Plate was delivered in 2 days, great customer service (Thanks Kristen!!)



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This is my third Roadmaster install ,never had a problem and they went flawlessly and the staff at e-Trailer are a great help if you have questions or concern and their videos on Youtube are very helpful !



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The baseplate was easiest to install following the directions. I have gone on too long trips telling my jeep with no problems.
I wish they made covers for it when not using it to tow.



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excelent fit, a little cutting in ther skidpan and on she went.

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Harold S.

4/4/2025

Great, There have been no issues at all, easy to use as well.



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It’s been performing perfectly so far



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Excellent product and customer service. Installation was very easy just follow the directions. Used a Dremel Ultra Saw to make the necessary cuts in the front skid plate. The cuts were very easy to make. Be sure to remove the skid plate first. Used the jeep jack on both sides to align the holes in the base plate to the holes in the frame as this was a tight fit. Used this MX base plate on a 2015 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock. Hope this helps.



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Wonderful customer service to help in finding the correct baseplate for my vehicle. Good enough instructions.



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Makes for a solid connection to our 2016 Wrangler. Install was straight forward.



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I installed it this afternoon. No issues and it looks great.


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