Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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When you’re not towing, the front of your vehicle keeps its clean look. The hidden bracket design leaves the mounting points tucked away within the grille where they’re protected from scrapes and scuffs. With the drawbars removed, there’s no bulky hardware left in sight—a big plus if you value a factory-style appearance when parked or driving around town.
Connecting your tow bar is a simple twist-and-go process. Each removable drawbar inserts into the bracket and locks in place with a quick twist—no pins or clips to fumble with. When you’re done towing, just twist again and pull them free. The smooth mechanism makes it easy to hook up and disconnect even when working alone, saving time at camp or on the road.
This kit bolts directly to your vehicle’s frame for a solid connection that spreads towing forces evenly. The all-steel brackets are computer-cut for precision and finished with a black powder coat that holds up against corrosion and road wear. The robust build gives confidence for long-distance towing setups that see thousands of miles on the highway.
Installing this base plate doesn’t require welding or complicated fabrication work. Each kit includes instructions and mounting hardware so you can bolt it up securely using common tools. The custom-fit design lines up with your vehicle’s frame points, keeping the process simple for anyone taking on the job themselves in a home garage.
If you already use a Roadmaster tow bar, this setup fits right in. It’s compatible when used with the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00, sold separately), linking your existing towing gear into one straightforward system. That means less guesswork when pairing parts and more confidence every time you roll out.
Ratings & Reviews
Very happy with this product. Installation was pretty easy. I see no reason to pay someone to install this. True you have to take the bumper off and a large metal support beam but it was pretty easy. You just have to take it slow and not get frustrated. The bumper on the Honda Fit is held on with a gazillion little plastic clips and snap joints. Everything fits tight on a Honda so you have to be patient. My only complaint is they don't give you the exact torque settings. I had to consult a shop manual to get the correct torque values. They give a table at the end of the instructions that gives common torque values for various bolt sizes. I thought that was lame they could have given the correct value from the shop manual. Certainly not enough to lower my rating. This bar is awesome and when the drawbars are removed the base plate is almost completely hidden. My wife wanted nothing to show on the front of the car. She was very pleased with it.
In the picture attached the bar is almost completely hidden. All you see are two small black circles. It takes about 2 seconds to mount the drawbars, just twist and go. VERY sturdy. I tow my Honda behind the motorhome with confidence.
I had my tow car blow its engine in South Dakota while on vacation. It needed to be replaced. I bought a used car and ordered a tow bracket for it and had it shipped to one of my destinations so I could install it there.
Unfortunately that car also broke down but I was able to return it. I asked to return that bracket and etrailer accepted it back.
I found a different car and ordered the bracket for it plus a wiring kit. etrailer shipped those and they were there when I got there.
They were easy to install and fit exceptionally well. After having my wife drive the new tow car for 1000 miles we were happy to get back in the motor home while we traveled.
Parts came very quickly. The base plates are really well make and of heavy material. If you watch the video it is a breeze to install. Make sure you have some new clips for your bumper as the old ones will break, not all but some. I ordered clips from Amazon. I used a vibrating saw with cutting blade and it did nice job cutting plastic bumper cover.
I received the base plate for my Miata at 4:30 Monday by 7:00 it was installed and ready to go.A great product fit very nicely.Ordering and follow up went great can’t wait to try it out Just need to decide on the tow bar we will use.The Falcon or Sterling .Thank you for a great product and service.
very well made and just getting pickup ready for flat towing. Fast shipping and excellent service. Highly recommend.
It was a very easy install and it did great. Only got to use it for 2 months though before a semi drug his trailer across the back on my toad and totaled the vehicle.
Installed on 2014 GMC Acadia. Very sturdy and heavy duty base plate. I installed it myself. You will need a little automotive knowledge and more tools then the average do it yourself-er. It took about 6 hours, by myself. It looks more intimidating then it turned out to be. You can't see it when not in use which makes it nice for the wife, since it's her car.
Pictures show the tow bar adapter. Sorry, no pictures of adapter removed.
Roadmaster base plate for 2010 GMC Terrain. Very detailed instructions, great videos. Product was as described, no holes to drill, just replace factory parts with Roadmaster parts. Everything went together very well. I used the instructions supplied along with the video on my laptop. Hardest part was popping the bumper shroud back on due to colder temperature. I have a fair bit of experience with rebuilding classic cars so have lots tools and reasonable mechanical ability.
Purchased the towing adapter for my GMC Terrain a few week ago, received it on time & boxed not damaged. Watched the videos’ about three time on how to do it myself and started one evening and finished it the next morning about three hours with Beer Breaks, LoL. All the parts fix perfectly, had no problems with any of the parts, Product is real sturdy and if you don’t know where to look at the bumper you will not see the hide away receiver brackets. Very nice product, do it yourself and save
Up loading two photos if it will let me one is with hide away brackets installed and the other one you can see is my complete tow bar attached to the hide away brackets
easy to follow instructions, took about 3 hours to install. paper template for holes in facia would be great .
Seems like a very well-made sturdy product. Instructions were good however the holes did not quite lineup like they were supposed to so I had to do some mild to moderate modification. I like the way it looks without the towbar on the base plate. It’s fairly well hidden.
The baseplate fit perfectly and the video was very helpful
Thanks for being a great knowledgeable person about this tow set up. It fit perfect and the directions made it a no brainer
Installed without a hitch! Matches up perfectly with the Roadmaster Stowmaster towbar we already had. Beautiful!
Many reviews for this base plate said they could not hook up the U bolts. I had no problem using the U bolts. I did not tighten any bolts until I had them all in place. Then, I tightened all the nuts and bolts. I marked them with paint so I could see if any of them backed off. After a year, all of them are still tight. We towed our mini 4,000 miles in the first year.
Very fast delivery!
Great productInstall time consuming but great product. I would recommend it.
Could not have been any better
The base plate fit correctly with no towing issues.
Used this product on a 2004 Beetle convertible w/5speed trans.....tow behind vintage Vogue diesel pusher. Great product...very easy hookup....qik even when parked on uneven ground...qik unhook the same. I bought vinyl cover an leave on year round....just a little more front protection.
Great service. Totally surprised on how quickly I received my order. Haven’t installed the base plate yet but will in the next few days. I will post another review on how installation went.
Super fast shipping and good communication. Installed by a non professional (me) and it installed without a hitch......well you know what I mean.
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Albert
6/23/2021
Just as good as day 1