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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 474-1
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Tow Bar Base Plate

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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 474-1 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 - 474-1

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

The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.


Features:

  • Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
    • Improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
  • Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Simple installation - no welding required
    • Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


The square drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with hitch 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.



474-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 474-1 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.

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  • Instructions for Roadmaster Crossbar Base Plate Kit part # 474-1
    Hey Francis, I attached a link to the install instructions for the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 474-1 which is a fit for your 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. You might have to scroll down on this page to get to them but let me know if you find them. Do you have the rest of the components needed to flat tow your Explorer?
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  • Base Plate for 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac to Connect to Duncan Tow Bar
    Hey Francis, for your 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac you would need the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 474-1 and then to connect it to a Duncan tow bar you would need the part # RM-038.
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  • Can a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac be Flat Towed Behind a Motorhome Using Factory D-Rings
    We have some D-rings mounted on shanks but none that will fit a 1-1/2 inch opening. I wish I had better news for you. But actually those D-rings would not be for towing your 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. They are for vehicle recovery (like if you went off-roading and got stuck). If you wanted to tow the vehicle behind a motorhome or another vehicle you will need to install base plates such as # 474-1 and use a compatible tow bar such as the Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522 with safety cables...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
    I took a look at the online owner's manual for a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and it what it said was that only rear-wheel drive options can be flat towed, and if going over 35 mph and/or 50 miles in distance, to do this you must disconnect the driveshaft. Having said that, I highly recommend checking with Ford to see if anything has changed since the owner's manual was released to verify any type of compatibility as they would be the ones with the final say. If you do find that your...
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  • What do I need to Flat Tow A 2001 Ford Explorer in the Least Expensive Manner
    I am not sure if you will have to disconnect the drive shaft. This varies from vehicle to vehicle and drive line packages within that vehicle. Consult the Explorer Owner Manual to see what will be involved in flat towing your Explorer. The least expensive flat tow route I would recommend is using the Roadmaster Tracker Tow bar, part # RM-020. You will also need base plates that attach to the frame of the Explorer and provide a mounting location for the tow bar. Roadmaster XL Base Plates,...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
    For your 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac we have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 474-1 which is a confirmed fit. It does not attach to the stock tow brackets though. Since your vehicle is a 2005 that means there will be some frame drilling to install this kit. Check out the attached install instructions for more info on that. 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...
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  • Can Front Mounted Hitch Receiver on 2003 Ford Explorer Be Used as a Tow Bar?
    The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31540 is a fit for your 2003 Ford Explorer 4-door , but it is not a way to safely tow your vehicle. You will need to use a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 474-1 for example. I've linked the page to all your options to assist but a front mounted receiver can't be used in conjunction with a base plate.
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  • Parts Needed To Dinghy Tow 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Behind RV
    You will want to consult your owners manual to see what is involved when you flat tow your 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The items needed to flat-tow are base plates, a tow bar, safety chains, lighting for your Explorer, and most states now require a supplemental brake system. For the base plates I recommend the Roadmaster Base Plates, part # 474-1. When you are not towing, you can remove the visible part of the brackets from the Explorer, making the system almost invisible. I then...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Ford Explorer with Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar
    For your 2002 Ford Explorer you would first need to start with a base plate kit to allow it to be flat towed with the Stowmaster part # Rm-501. For that you would want part # 480-1 for if it is not a Sport model. Or part # 474-1 for if you do have a Sport model. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will...
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  • Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
    You have a tow bar now, the # RM-067 is just a component of the tow bar you currently have, and now you need a base plate kit for your vehicle as well as everything else needed to flat tow. For a base plate kit you would need the part # 474-1. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. And finally,...
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  • Are Blue Ox Base Plates With Removable Tabs Available for a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX2166, is the only Blue Ox base plate kit that is available for your 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, but it does not have removable tabs. You may be interested in the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 474-1. This base plate kit includes removable draw bars and is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. You could also get the Roadmaster to Blue Ox Adapter, # RM-033, to use the Roadmaster base plate kit with Blue Ox tow bars. If you were looking for any other...
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  • Crossbar options and Neutral Tow Connector
    The crossbar does not come with the Roadmaster # 474-1 Base Plate Kit. A tow bar that connects with the 474-1 base plates is the Roadmaster # RM-520 "Falcon-2" tow bar which has a cross bar built in. We do not carry the Ford Neutral Towing Kit and do not believe it is made anymore. I would find a solution for that before other flat tow purchases.
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