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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 4428-3
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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 4428-3 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 - 4428-3

  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Roadmaster
  • 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.



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    The first thing you need to flat tow your 2012 Ford F-250 is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Direct Connect kit part # 4428-3 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 Blackhawk # RM-422. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and...
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    As long as you have a manual transfer case your 2015 Ford F-250 diesel can be flat towed. You'll need to start with a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Direct Connect Kit part # 4428-3. 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 All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For...
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    To determine if your 2013 Ford F-250 can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground you will need to determine which 4WD shifter you have. If you have the floor mounted shifter you will be able to move it into neutral for flat towing. If you have the push button electronic shifter there is no way to shift that transfer case in to neutral. There are still options such as removing your driveshafts or having some type of aftermarket disconnect installed which will put your truck into a...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Ford F-250 Behind Class A Motorhome
    Flat towing a vehicle behind a motorhome requires a number of components in order to be safe and legally compliant in all states. Those items are detailed in the linked article and include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, sometimes a wiring extension and high/low hitch adapter, and also a set of base plates and a braking system for the toad. I recommend Blue Ox base plates # BX2618 along with the Alpha tow bar # BX7380 since these work together without adapters and the...
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    Your 2011 Ford F-350 can be flat towed but you will need to disconnect the drive shaft to do so. There are drafshaft disconnect kits, but unfortunately we don't carry them. Then I recommend the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 4428-3 along with the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-422 and safety cables # RM-645. Then for the wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which splices into the factory system for...
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