Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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When you’re not towing, you don’t have to live with bulky brackets up front. The EZ Base Plate Kit uses a hidden design that tucks neatly into the frame, leaving the front end clean and uncluttered. Once the arms are removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible and stay protected behind the grille from scrapes and scuffs. It’s a setup that keeps things looking factory-fresh when you’re not hitched up.
Getting ready to tow is simple with the EZ Twist-Lock system. Just insert each removable arm, twist, and it locks securely into place—no pins or clips to fumble with. When you’re done towing, twist again and pull them out. The motion is smooth and quick, so connecting or disconnecting takes only moments whether you’re in your driveway or on the road.
The computer-cut, all-steel build gives this kit solid strength for serious towing duty. Every piece fits together precisely to keep loads even and stable while you roll. The black powder coat finish fights off corrosion and road wear, so you get reliable performance trip after trip without worrying about rust or fading hardware.
This kit mounts directly to the frame points for a strong foundation without any welding. Each base plate is custom-cut for an exact fit, which helps make installation straightforward with standard tools. The included mounting hardware and instructions cover what you need so you can get it installed right and ready to tow without extra fabrication work.
You don’t need a special setup to make it all work together. The EZ Base Plate Kit is compatible with Quick Disconnects and all Roadmaster tow bars, so you can keep your existing gear in play. It’s designed to integrate smoothly with supported accessories, giving you flexibility to build out your towing setup exactly how you want it.
The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit #52728-1 is designed for a clean, hidden appearance once the removable arms are detached. Use appropriate tow bar adapters if connecting to non-Roadmaster tow bars. Verify vehicle flat towing capability in the owner's manual before installation.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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5% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Exactly what I wanted
Perfect. Very, very fast delivery!
Works great on our 2006 Mazda Miata.
Works as it should and the engineering and quality seems good as of one year.
Great product.
Excellent fit.
Everything has performed wonderfully.
Quality is excellent, prompt delivery, all parts and instructions supplied. However I will not be installing until next spring.
Have used this several times to flat tow my Miata with no problems whatsoever!!
Very heavy duty. Much more than needed for my application but better more than less.
Heavy duty also means heavy in weight. Not easy to lift and move.
I place m’y order and received it as plan .Plus amazing follows till I removed all my parts
Luc
9/1/2024
After a Year and over 20 thousand miles I had no issues the product worked flawlessly
Paul was incredible in helping me find the correct base plate for my vehicles. Will continue to use etrailer for all my future needs!
etrailer has always impressed me! The items are nicely priced and quickly shipped. Support is fantastic...When you have a technical question, the techs at etrailer are easy to reach and knowledgable. I have been a fan for many years...Thank you etrailer.
The installation was not difficult, but one bolt on each side for the bumper core did not have enough room to get threaded. I had to cut about a 1/4 inch from the base plate to allow the bolts enough room. I am also a little concerned about the extensive trimming on the belly pan. You lose 4 mounting points when you trim the shroud. I made a support bracket for each side to better support the plastic shroud.
I have a 2015 miata this baseplate was for a 2011, Roadmaster says it doesn't fit the 2015. It fits great just requires you to drill two additional holes through the the baseplate brackets. Of course it would have been nice to know beforehand.
An involved but not overly complicated install process on my 2011 Mazda Miata. The removable plates rub on the bottom of the grill (in addition to the holes you will need to cut out for the tubes), and the splash guard needs to be trimmed to accommodate the mounting plates, but overall the installation is not as gruesome as it sounds, as long as you use some finesse. The linkage on all pieces feel really solid and it tows very well.
After checking and verifying with Kelsey what my 2006 Mazda Miata needed for tow plates, I ordered and in a very few days, it arrived at my doorstep. They also did a great job for my 2018 Jeep Cherokee, which I am towing behind my RV now. They have the most knowledgeable folks to help to get the correct parts and if you find a price lower, they will refund the difference. I can't think of any other Company that does that. This Company is my only go-to place for anything towing related. Here is a picture of my installed BlueOx base plates on my Jeep and will update as soon as I get the Miata installed, and get a picture of that also.
This baseplate kit works great. I like the removeable arms. It is challenging to install on the 2006-2015 Miata as you have to cut your grill openings for the arms and you have to modify the plastic covers under the car to get everything to fit. That said, it fits well and works great.
2007 MX5
The build quality was good....welds were well done....paint was good
Instructions were pretty thorough.
Lots of trimming away of the splash shield for this install!!
Oh well...no choice I guess.
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.
David
11/30/2018
We are very happy with the baseplate and Sterling tow bar we purchased!We have over 10,000 miles with no problems at all.A great product and your company was very easy to work with.Thank You!
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Marv H.
5/29/2024
Excellent! Easy to use! Reliable.