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  1. Tow Bar Base Plate
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2007 Lexus GX 470
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 522112-1
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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2007 Lexus GX 470

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Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount, and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 522112-1 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 - 522112-1

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment
  • Partially Hidden

Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount, and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.


Features:

  • Hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
  • Drawbars are easily removable - just twist and pull
    • No pins or clips required
  • 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 drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style series base plate kit are supremely easy to mount and remove. Just insert them into the brackets and twist to lock them in place. To remove, simply twist the arms back and pull them out. 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.



522112-1 Road Master EZ 2 Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 522112-1 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2012 - 2013 Kia Soul Manual transmission


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  • Flat Towing Compatibility of a 2013 Kia Soul Manual Transmission and Recommended Components
    The 2013 Kia Soul with manual transmission is flat towable. I have double checked with our manufacturers and this vehicle will work well without any restrictions on speed or any other special circumstances. I recommend using the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 522112-1 to get you started. For your tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520 along with safety cables # RM-643. For your wiring, I recommend the...
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  • Can Any Kia Vehicle Be Flat-Towed
    For Kia vehicles, flat-towing would depend on the models and how they are equipped. For example, a 2012 Kia Soul can only be flat-towed if it has a manual transmission. If the 2012 Soul has an automatic transmission, a tow dolly like part # RM-2050-1, or a trailer is recommended. To be sure about the possibility of flat-towing any vehicle it is always a good idea to check the owner's manual or with the dealership. Many auto manufacturers have specific requirements for flat-towing their...
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  • Do I Need to Remove Fog Lights on 2021 Kia Forte to Install Base Plate? What Other Parts are Needed?
    Hello Dan. Yes, in order to install the base plate you will need to remove your fog lights as they will be in the way of the crossmember. I see that you were looking at the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 522112-1, this is NOT a fit for the 2021 Kia Forte, it is however a fit for the 2012-2013 Kia Soul. For your 2021 Kia Forte I do not have a Roadmaster option, I do have the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2728. I am not sure how many other components you have for flat towing...
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  • Can 2012 Kia Soul be Flat Towed
    If the Kia Soul is a 2012 or 2013 and the transmission is a manual you can flat tow it with the base plate kit part # 522112-1 that you referenced. In general basically anything that is a manual transmission can be flat towed. 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...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing System for 2002 Kia Sportage with Manual Transmission
    Your 2002 Kia Sportage with manual transmission is flat towable but not recommended to tow over 55 mph. It is also recommended to start the engine every 400 miles and let it run for 5 minutes to lubricate the transmission. It is not recommended according to your owners manual to use a tow dolly. For your 2002 Kia Sportage I recommend the following flat towing system components: Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 2104-1 Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2"...
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  • Can Blue Ox Tow Bar be Used to Flat Tow a 2012 Kia Soul with a Roadmaster Crossbar Base Plate?
    Hey David, thanks for reaching out! We have the Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter # BX88178 which can be used to match a Blue Ox tow bar with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 522112-1 on your 2012 Kia Soul. If you don't already have a Blue Ox tow bar, then the Ascent # BX4370 is a great option for the weight range of your vehicle. The adapter does increase the price a bit, so if you're interested in a more cost-effective option, I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e44ZR...
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  • Parts Needed To Use a Blue Ox Tow Bar w/a Roadmaster Crossbar Baseplate
    Yes, you can David! You'll need the Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Brackets item # RO64FR for your Blue Ox tow bar. If you do not have the crossbar for the Roadmaster Baseplate you'll also need the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars item # 910021-00. This set up will allow you to connect to the Roadmaster item # 522112-1 baseplate on your Kia Soul. What Blue Ox tow bar do you have?
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  • Electric Brakes And Lighting For The Roadmaster Tow Dolly RM3477
    The great benefit to using a tow dolly is that it eliminates the need for installing a base plate, installing difficult wiring, or purchasing an expensive supplemental braking system. Also the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 is fully wired for brake lights and turn signals. The Tow Dolly comes with bare wires so you would need to purchase a 4-way # 002402 or 7-way connector like # H20042 separately to match up to your tow vehicle's wiring. Included are video overviews...
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  • Recommended Flat Tow Set Up For A 2021 Kia Forte GT With Manual Transmission
    When it comes to flat towing your 2021 Kia Forte GT with a manual transmission can be flat towed. Below is a list of flat towing items that you will need. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX2728 Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 8K # RM-677 Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152 RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector - Vehicle End # RM-910030-7 Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System...
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  • How to Tow Kia Soul with Automatic Transmission
    Since the Kia Soul with automatic transmission cannot be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground, your best option for towing your Soul is to use a towing dolly, such as the RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, part # RM-2050-1. This product is adjustable to fit many vehicles, and includes electric trailer brakes, radial tires, adjustable wheel nets, tail/brake lights and a 6-way round trailer connector. Since the front wheels are kept off the ground there is no need to alter your...
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  • How do I Tow My 2016 Kia Forte Behind My RV on a Tow Dolly
    From what I found in the owner's manual, to tow your 2016 Kia Forte on a tow dolly, you need to turn the ignition switch to accessory. Then you would put the vehicle in Neutral and release the parking brake. I would advise you to check your owner's manual to see if there are any additional steps you need to take. If you need a tow dolly I recommend the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800 lbs # DM9713045. I recommend this dolly because it folds up, making storage...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Kia Soul
    The base plate kit part # 522112-1 will fit through the grille of your 2013 Kia Soul at the same height as the middle of your front license plate basically. You would need to measure from there down to the ground to determine the bracket height. The Blue Ox Kit part # BX2715 comes through the lower part of the grille and measures 26 inches from the ground. This kit with a Blue Ox tow bar like part # BX7380 would be at a height that would not require a high low adapter for your hitch height...
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  • Can a 2011 Kia Sportage or Soul be Towed on a Tow Dolly
    According to the owner's manual for the 2011 Kia Sportage the 2-wheel drive models can be dolly towed. It states: "On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the front wheels off the ground." the 4-wheel drive models have to be towed with all 4 wheels off of the ground. The 2011 Kia Soul can also be dolly towed but not flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. If you need a tow dolly and the tires on the vehicle are...
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  • Does Battery Need To Be Disconnected When Flat Towing a 2012 Kia Soul
    When flat towing your 2012 Kia Soul you do not need to disconnect any fuses or the battery. The battery will not go dead on your Kia when being flat towed. Roadmaster recommends that you start your towed vehicle after towing for more than 6 hours and let it idle 15 to 20 minutes to re-charge the battery. In addition to the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit, part # 522112-1, you will need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking as required by law. For a compatible...
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  • Can 2014 Kia Forte Be Towed With A Tow Dolly
    I did some research online and found that your 2014 Forte can be towed using a tow dolly like part # RM-2050-1. It cannot be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground. According to the owner's manual, you should place the vehicle in neutral and move the ignition key to the ACC position. Since the RM-2050-1 has electric brakes, you will need a brake controller to safely tow the vehicle. If you let me know the year make and model of your towing vehicle I can make some recommendations...
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  • Can 2013 Kia Soul with Automatic Transmission Be Flat Towed
    I did some checking and it looks like the automatic transmission versions of the 2013 Kia Soul need to be towed on a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 and can't be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Kia Soul Manual Transmission
    First thing you will need is a base plate kit to flat tow your 2013 Kia Soul. For that you would want the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 522112-1. 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 coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the...
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  • Installing Safety Chains When Using Tow Dolly Or Flat Towing A 2016 Kia Soul
    When towing your 2016 Kia Soul on a dolly like # RM-2050-1, you will only connect safety chains between the tongue of the dolly and the hitch of your towing vehicle. To secure your vehicle to the dolly you only need wheel nets like the Replacement Wheel Net for Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2150. I've attached a video to help. If you mean connecting safety chains to your base plates when towing, you will hook them up to the base plates using the locking ring. I've attached a video of a...
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  • Recommendation for Flat Towing or Dingy Towing a 2012 Kia Soul with Manual Transmission
    Your 2012 Kia Soul with manual transmission can be flat towed or dingy towed behind your motorhome. There are no speed restrictions on your vehicle, and you will want to check your owners manual for specifics. I recommend you start with the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 522112-1 for your base plates and then use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. This will create the connection between your vehicles. Then I recommend the safety cables # RM-645. For your...
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  • What Gear Should a 2011 Kia Soul be In when Towing it on a Tow Dolly
    I checked the owner's manual for the 2011 Kia Soul and there isn't a recreational towing section. But in the emergency section it states to place the vehicle in neutral. You may want to check with Kia though for additional information. If you do not have a tow dolly yet and the Kia has 16 inch or smaller wheels then you can use Roadmaster tow dolly # RM-2050-1. This tow dolly has adjustable width, lights, and brakes so it is ready to go!
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  • Can 2016 Kia Forte be Flat Towed
    I did some checking and it looks like your 2016 Kia Forte has to be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster tow dolly part # RM-2050-1 and can not be flat towed with all 4 wheels down on the ground. With this you'd need to have the vehicle in park or in gear if you have a manual. And have the key in a position that locks the steering wheel.
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  • Installation Video of Base plate for 2013 Kia Soul Manual Transmission ?
    Unfortunately, we do not have an installation video for the Roadmaster # 522112-1 base plate kit. Roadmaster does not have one either. 2013 was the first year of the second generation, so it is difficult to say if there were any 2014 mods.
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  • What Types of Vehicles are Easily Towed with a Tow Dolly
    For picking out a car to tow behind a tow dolly the easiest cars to tow will be front wheel drive since the rear wheels basically only are for braking. The 2018 Mini Cooper or 2017 Kia Forte would be pretty easy to tow with a dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly part # RM-2050-1.
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  • Are EZ Base Plates to Flat Tow a 2012 Kia Soul Compatible with a Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
    I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and he stated that the Falcon 5250 tow bar is compatible with the EZ style base plates, # 522112-1, for a 2012 Kia Soul. These base plates only fit models with a manual transmission. You will want to make sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for the proper procedure for towing the vehicle. For safety cables, I recommend the coiled cables, # RM-643 because the coiled design will help to keep them from touching the ground. For a lighting solution,...
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