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  1. Tow Bar Base Plate
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2017 Subaru WRX
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 4427-3A
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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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 4427-3A 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 - 4427-3A

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Hitch Pin Attachment
  • Partially Hidden

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.


Features:

  • Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
  • Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Simple installation - no welding
    • Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • No crossbar needed - faster hookup and sleeker appearance
    • Crossbar not required because these direct-connect base plates are designed for strong, heavy-duty applications
  • Compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


Note: Direct-connect base plates will work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2. 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.



4427-3 Road Master MX Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 4427-3A Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2013 - 2015 Ford Explorer excluding 2.0L EcoBoost - with Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2013 - 2015 Ford Explorer excluding 2.0L EcoBoost - without Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2011 - 2012 Ford Explorer with Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2011 - 2012 Ford Explorer without Adaptive Cruise Control


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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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  • Can 2015 Ford Explorer FWD be Flat Towed
    According to the research I did on your 2015 Ford Explorer FWD with an automatic transmission you can flat tow it as-is as long as you keep it under 65 mph. But verify that in your owners manual first. You'll need a base plate kit first like the part # 4427-3A which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2,...
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  • Is There a Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit that Fits 2013 Ford Explorer
    Roadmaster does make a direct connect base plate kit that fits your 2013 Ford Explorer with the part # 4427-3A. Based on the light on your dash and the info you listed I'd need to see a picture of it so that I can compare it to what is offered now from Roadmaster to see if there's a second vehicle kit available or not.
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  • What All Do I Need To Be Able to Safely Flat Tow My 2015 Ford Explorer V6 W/O Adaptive Cruse Control
    Happy to help out, Daniel! Looks like you got the majority of the parts you need. There are just a few outliers that you will need. I'll include a complete list that will have the parts you mentioned above, additional parts you will need, as well as some parts that are optional. All required parts: Part # RM27NQ - Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar Part # 4427-3A - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Part # RM-645 - Straight Safety Cables Part # RM-15267 - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal...
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  • Can 2014 Ford Explorer 4WD be Flat Towed
    Yes I checked the online owners manual of your 2014 Ford Explorer and found that on page 283 you can flat tow the vehicle and all of the processes and guidelines are listed there. To flat tow your vehicle you will need to start with a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part # 4427-3A which I attached a review video for. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible...
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  • Can 2013 Ford Explorer 4 Wheel Drive be Flat Towed behind Motorhome
    Yes, I did some checking and your 4WD 2013 Ford Explorer can be flat-towed behind a motorhome as long as you follow the prescribed flat-towing procedures you'll find in the owners manual under "recreational towing." For a base plate kit the Roadmaster Direct Connect kit part # 4427-3A is the easiest to use option that I'd recommend highly. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle....
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  • All Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Ford Explorer
    I took a look at the online copy of the owner's manual of a 2011 Ford Explorer and it said that either the front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive model can be flat towed, but a drive-train disconnect was not mentioned. It did have specific steps you need to take, and I recommend checking that out in your copy; in the online manual the directions were on page 263 (under "Recreational Towing"). Here are all the parts you need to flat tow a 2011 Ford Explorer. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster...
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  • Why Ignition Key Is Left In Accessory Mode When Flat-Towing 2015 Ford Explorer
    The vehicle has to be placed in the accessory mode because if the key was locked it would not allow the steering to move as needed when flat towing the vehicle. Per the owner's manual it states that the vehicle should be started every 6 hours to maintain a battery charge. As far as the odometer, since all four wheels are on the ground, the odometer registers the miles traveled. I am not aware of any way that can be avoided.
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  • Does Installation of Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on a 2014 Ford Explorer Require the Bumper to be Removed
    The Blue Ox base plate kit, part # BX2632, does require the bumper to be removed from a 2014 Ford Explorer. If you're looking for a kit that doesn't remove the bumper we have two from Roadmaster, the XL kit part # 4427-1A and the MX kit part # 4427-3A, that keep the bumper. They fit the 2014 Explorer as long as you don't have the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. If you need to connect the base plate kit to a Blue Ox tow bar we carry adapters for that. Use part # BX88178 with the XL kit or part...
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  • Base Plates And Wiring Recommendation For Flat-Towing A 2015 Ford Explorer
    The Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit, part # 4427-3A is designed to work on your 2015 Explorer if the towbar you have is a Roadmaster Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon and Falcon 2. The MX base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball. If you have separate brake and turn signals on your Explorer, the Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring, part # 154-792-118158 will work great for you. This includes everything needed to wire your Explorer for flat-towing. Since you have done...
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  • Components Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Ford Explorer Behind Motohome
    Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution and a supplementary braking system. All of these components are described in detail in the linked article. You can use Roadmaster base plates # 4427-3A; an installation video is linked as a guide along with the written instructions. For a tow bar I suggest Roadmaster's Blackhawk 2 # RM-422 which is an all-terrain type with heavy-duty construction. For safety cables use...
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  • Fitment & Compatibility of Roadmaster MX Base Plates on 2013 Ford Explorer Sport with 3.5L Ecoboost
    Yes, you are correct. The Roadmaster MX base plate # 4427-3A is a confirmed fit for the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport with 3.5L Ecoboost. Some items you will need to complete your towing setup are: a Towbar like # RM-520 a Wiring Kit for your Explorer Sport # RM-15267 a Braking system like # SM99251 Safety Cables like # RM-643 and possibly a High/low adapter, I have added a link of all our high/low adapters I have linked all the above mentioned products to this page as well as some Help...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ford Explorer with Adaptive Cruise Control and EcoBoost Engine
    For a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport with adaptive cruise control and the 3.5 liter EcoBoost motor you will need to use Roadmaster base plates # 4427-1A. The base plates you referenced, # 4427-3A, will also fit but there are so additional requirements depending on the tow bar used and restrictions on accessories that will work with the base plates. Going with # 4427-1A is the better choice to avoid all of that. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. For a compatible...
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  • Recommended Base Plate Kit for Use with Blue Ox Tow Bar on a 2014 Ford Explorer
    The main difference between the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit part # 4427-3A and the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # 4427-1A for your 2014 Ford Explorer has to do with their compatibility of tow bars. The XL Base Plate Kit is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars whereas the MX Base Plate Kit is only compatible with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers. The XL Base Plate Kit will also require a crossbar and the MX Base Plate Kit will not. If you are using the...
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  • Will the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard # RM-4000 Fit a Falcon 5250 Tow Bar on 2015 Ford Explorer
    The Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard # RM-4000 fits all Roadmaster tow bars with quick disconnects. Also it will NOT work on a vehicle that has MX or MS style base plates. The Falcon 5250 did use quick disconnects so they will work together as long as your 2015 Ford Explorer is not using the MX or MS base plates. For the 2015 Ford Explorer Roadmaster has 2 base plate options. There is an MX series which is # 4427-3A. The Guardian will not work with these base plates. There is also an XL...
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  • Recommended Roadmaster Base Plates And Adapter To Use Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar On 2014 Ford Explorer
    In order to use a Blue Ox tow bar with a Roadmaster base plate on your 2014 Explorer, you will first need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 4427-1A. The # 4427-3A will not work with the Aventa tow bar. The tow bar adapter you will then need is part # RM-033. This adapter mounts to the plates on the 4427-1A base plate kit and your Aventa,, part # BX7450 or part # BX7445. For a cost savings, you may want to consider the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX2632. This would require no...
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  • Roadmaster Base Plate Compatible with Falcon 2 and Adaptive
    Both the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 4427-3A and the XL Base Plate Kit # 4427-1A will work with the 2014 Ford Explorer both with or without adaptive cruise control. Both base plates are also compatible with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. If you don't already have safety cables, cables like # RM-643 are required when flat towing. Other components needed to flat tow are a wiring harness for the towed vehicle, like # 154-792-118158, and a supplemental braking system, like...
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