bing tracking image
  1. Tow Bar Base Plate
  2. Roadmaster
  3. Removable Draw Bars
  4. Hitch Pin Attachment
  5. Partially Hidden
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 483-1
In Stock
$484.82
Retail:$632.50
You Save: $147.68
Tow Bar Base Plate

Will this fit?

To see if this custom-fit item will work for you please tell us what vehicle you'll use it with.

zoom in icon
slider vertical icon
zoom out icon
Comment field cannot be left empty.
Name field cannot be left empty.

Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.

Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.

Product Images

In Use/Installed

Need help with installation?
Locate installers near me
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 483-1 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
  • All Info
  • Reviews (2162)
  • Q & A (0)
  • Photos

Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 483-1

  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Roadmaster
  • 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.



483-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 483-1 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles



California residents: click here


Customer Satisfaction Score:

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

2162 reviews
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.

by:

deffinetly will use again!



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:


25
2162
Show More Reviews

See what our Experts say about this Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Recommended Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT
    Hey Isiah, thanks for dropping by! To flat tow your 2000 Ford Ranger behind your motorhome, you are going to need: 1. A baseplate kit, like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 483-1, 2. A braking system, like the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR with the brake lite relay kit # RM-88400, 3. A wiring harness, like the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-15267, & 4. A tow bar, like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Towing Setup 4 Down Behind RV for 2000 Ford Ranger
    For your 2000 Ford Ranger with manual transmission, it is flat towable but not recommended to exceed 55 mph. For your flat towing system, I recommend starting with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 483-1 which are a custom fit for your truck. Then I recommend using the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs # RM-501 which will allow you to use a standard ball mount behind your motorhome and will stow on the front of your Ranger when not in use...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for Image 2 for
  • Do I Need a Braking System to Flat Tow a 2WD Ford Ranger?
    Hey Tim! A supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot item # BLU37TR is required by law in most states and all Canadian providences when flat towing a vehicle. While a 2002 Ranger can most likely be stopped by a large motorhome without a braking system. It is required and takes the strain off of not only your motorhome but also the tow bar and baseplate. Here are the rest of the parts you'll need to flat tow your 2WD Ford Ranger: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2002 Ford Ranger 2WD
    Yes, we do have the parts you will need to flat tow a 2WD 2002 Ford Ranger. I have listed them below: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates item # e44ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Crossbar Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # 483-1 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524 High...
    view full answer...
  • Can 2001 Ford Ranger 2x4 Be Flat Towed
    You can flat tow your 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 as long as you have the manual transmission. If you have the automatic transmission you will be limited to 50 miles/35 mph unless you disconnect the driveshaft. Make sure to verify this information by checking your owner's manual. To safely flat tow your truck you will need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 483-1 (Fits XL and...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Complete Flat Towing System for 2000 Ford Ranger 2WD Manual Transmission Truck
    For your 2000 Ford Ranger, I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 483-1. Then using the Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 along with safety cables # RM-643. This will take care of the hardware connections. Then for your wiring connections I recommend using the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56004 which plugs right into your Ranger tail lights and run it up to the front of your truck where I recommend cutting off...
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1999 Ford Ranger XLT Manual Transmission
    Yes, your 1999 Ford Ranger XLT with a manual transmission can be flat towed. The steering wheel would need to be unlocked so that the vehicle can track behind the RV around corners. For a base plate kit you would need the part # 483-1. 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, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The...
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Ford Ranger Behind a Motor Home
    If your 2006 Ford Ranger is an XL or XLT then use # 483-1 for base plates. Use # 477-1 if it's a Sport model or # 477-5 for the STX. All of these sets are compatible with the Blackhawk 2 tow bar # RM-422 The tow bar is rated for 10,000 pounds. You will also need safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For safety cables use # BX88196, rated for 7,500 pounds. For lighting you can use a simple magnetic light kit # TLL21RK. Most states now require a supplemental braking system...
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2000 Ford Ranger Behind a Motorhome/RV
    The Curt Tow Bar # C19745 is a universal fit tow bar that is designed to work with vehicles that have a heavy duty front bumper that is rated for towing. If you have this type of aftermarket bumper then you can use it on your 2000 Ford Ranger. I verified the information for towing in the owners manual for your Ranger. For both 2wd and 4x4 models with the automatic transmission if you plan on towing your Ranger further than 50 miles or at a speed greater than 35mph you will need to remove...
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed To Flat-Tow 2001 Ford Ranger
    In order to safely flat-tow your 2001 Ford Ranger you will need 5 items. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lights for the towed vehicle and most states now require a supplemental braking system. If your Ranger is an Edge with the tow hook, I recommend part # 477-1. These base plates have drawbars that can be removed when not towing making the remaining hardware almost invisible. If your Ranger is an XL or XLT, then the base plates I recommend is part # 483-1. The...
    view full answer...
  • How to Determine if 2002 Ford Ranger Has Torsion or Coil Spring Suspension
    I am not sure what exactly you have on your 2002 Ford Ranger but if you look behind one of your front wheels you should be able to easily determine if you have coil springs or not. If you check out the attached picture of the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 483-1 being installed on a 2003 Ford Ranger you can see the coil springs. If you don't have the coil springs then you have a torsion bar. Attached is a link to our fit guide for your Ford Ranger. If you let me know what you are looking...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Items Needed to Flat-Tow 1999 Ford Ranger
    You will need a Tow Bar, if you do not have one already. I would recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-520. The Falcon 2 is our best selling tow bar, due to its reasonable cost and features like the self centering lock and storage latch that allow the bar to be folded up against the RV when not being used. The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit you referenced, part # 483-1 is indeed the correct base plate kit for your Ranger. You will also need safety cables. I would recommend using coiled...
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Mazda B Series Truck
    First you'd need the base plate kit part # 483-1 which is a confirmed fit for your 2000 Mazda B Series truck and attaches to the truck frame to provide the attachment point for the tow bar. 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, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the...
    view full answer...
  • Can I Dolly Toe my 1998 Ford Ranger Two Wheel Drive 5 Speed
    Yes your 1998 Ford Ranger 2 wheel drive 5 speed can be dolly towed with a dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes part # DM9713093. As you have stated you want to have the transmission in neutral.
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Mazda B3000
    First thing you need to flat tow your 2001 Mazda B3000 is a base plate kit confirmed as a fit for it. For that you would need the part # 483-1 as it is a kit confirmed as a fit for your truck that also has removable arms unlike the Blue Ox kits for your truck. 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, # RM-520. For safety cables...
    view full answer...
  • Which Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Fits 2003 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD
    I checked again with Roadmaster just now and the correct base plate for a 2003 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD is the part # 483-1 so what you have is the correct base plate kit.
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2000 Ford Ranger with a Blue Ox RangeFinder II Tow Bar
    I believe the best option you have to flat tow your 2000 Ford Ranger would be the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 483-1 used with the Blue Ox Rangefinder II to Roadmaster Bracket Adapter # RM-037. I spoke to my contact at Blue Ox and in order to get the Rangefinder II to work with the Blue Ox base plate kit you will need to modify it unless it was made before 2000. You would need to drill holes in the attachment points of the brackets and because of that I would recommend you go with adapter...
    view full answer...
  • Towing a 1999 Ford Ranger with a Class A Motor Home
    The # RM-032 will not hook to the front bumper of your truck. For your 1999 2 wheel drive Ford Ranger, you would need to purchase a base plate kit, tow bar, wiring and safety cables to tow your pickup behind your motorhome. We have the # 483-1 XL Series base plate kit for your vehicle which has removable brackets for when the vehicle is not being towed. For a tow bar you could use the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, or the Roadmaster Falcon-2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. With the Tracker...
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Tow a 1999 Mazda B3000 Extended Cab Behind a Motor Home
    You will need to check your owners manual or with the Mazda dealer to see if your 1999 Mazda B3000 Ext Cab can be flat towed. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. If the correct procedure is not followed, it will cause severe damage to the transmission. If you will be able to flat tow your vehicle, you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 1999 Ford Ranger
    To tow your 1999 Ford Ranger you could use the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2-5/16" Ball - 6,000lbs # RM-504. You would need some Roadmaster base plates like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 483-1 for it to connect to. To flat tow you would also need a braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. For the tow bar wiring kit I recommend just using some magnetic lights like the Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights # RM-2120 to simply...
    view full answer...
  • 2004 Ford Ranger Step-Side Pickup 2 wheel Drive Base Plate Fitment
    The base plate that will fit your 2004 Ford Ranger step side 2 wheel drive extended cab truck is the Roadmaster Tow Bars for the Ford Ranger, part # 483-1, I have linked the page below. Along with the base plate you may also need the following: Tow Bar # RM-020 or # RM520 Tow Bar Wiring # RM-154, # RM-155 or #RM-2120 Safety Chains # RM-645 or # RM-643 There are also various accessories available for Tow Bars, which I have linked below. If your 2004 Ford Ranger is the Edge...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Base Plates for 2003 Ford Ranger with Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar
    ***emailed customer for year of Ranger 5-23
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Ford Ranger
    The part # RM-067 is a crossbar designed to fit Roadmaster tow bars. It can be used with a flat towing setup that fits your 2000 Ford Ranger, but it would not be all that you'd need or even really a part you'd have to buy as it comes with tow bars. For a base plate kit you'd want the part # 483-1 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...
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1999 Ford Ranger 2WD
    There are a number of parts needed in order to flat tow your 1999 Ford Ranger with 2WD, which I'll list for you: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 483-1 - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar # RM-522 - Safety Chains: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System: SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 OR if your motorhome...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for


< Previous
12




Info for this part was:

Employee Mike L
Expert Research:
Mike L
Employee Robert G
Expert Research:
Robert G
Employee Patrick B
Expert Research:
Patrick B
Employee Michael H
Expert Research:
Michael H
Employee Jeff D
Expert Research:
Jeff D
Employee Jameson C
Expert Research:
Jameson C
Employee Lindsey S
Written by:
Lindsey S
Employee Jacob T
Video Edited:
Jacob T
Employee Kathleen M
Video by:
Kathleen M
Employee Randy B
Test Fit:
Randy B
Employee Wilson B
Updated by:
Wilson B
Employee Mike S
Updated by:
Mike S
Employee Isabelle B
Updated by:
Isabelle B

At etrailer we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time.


<