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2005 Lincoln Aviator
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-3176-3
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Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number RM-3176-3 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 - RM-3176-3

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Direct-connect brackets mount to the frame to create secure tow points for RV towing.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Removable front arms leave brackets nearly invisible for a clean look.
  • Built to Last: Computer-cut, all-steel construction with black powder coat resists corrosion and wear.
  • Simplifies Hookup: No crossbar needed, so connecting your tow bar is faster and alignment is easier.
  • Reliable Connection: Works with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers for a solid link.
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Built for Long Hauls: All-Steel, Heavy-Duty Construction

This setup is made for serious towing mileage. The computer-cut, all-steel construction spreads the load evenly across the frame, giving you solid strength and long-term durability. A black powder coat finish keeps corrosion away through years of weather and road grime. Once bolted up, there’s no welding needed—just a tough bracket system that stays tight and reliable through every mile of travel.

Clean Front End When You’re Not Towing: Hidden Design with Removable Arms

When the trip’s over, pull two pins and the front arms come right off. With those arms removed, the remaining brackets are tucked out of sight within the grille for a clean, factory look. The hidden design means you don’t have to deal with bulky crossbars or awkward pieces sticking out from the bumper. It’s a simple way to keep your front end neat without giving up strength where it counts.

Simple Hookup Every Time: Direct-Connect, No Crossbar Required

These direct-connect brackets link straight to compatible Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers—like the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2. There’s no crossbar to mess with, so setup is faster and sleeker. Each arm pins on quickly and lines up smoothly, making it easy to hook up solo whether you’re in your driveway or at a campsite.

Protected Fit and Easy Install: Custom Mounting with Included Hardware

The base plates are custom-cut for a precise fit on each frame style, so alignment is straightforward and solid once installed. Everything you need comes in the box—mounting hardware and instructions—for a bolt-on job with no welding required. The result is a secure connection point that blends in neatly while being ready for heavy-duty towing whenever you are.

Specs

Construction

  • Material: All-steel construction
  • Finish: Black powder coat finish that is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Manufacturing process: Computer-cut

Design Features

  • Type: Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit
  • Arms: Removable drawbars/front arms
  • Visibility: Hidden bracket design; brackets are partially hidden when installed
  • Attachment method: Hitch pin attachment with 2 pins for securing drawbars
  • Crossbar requirement: No crossbar needed; designed for heavy-duty applications
  • Compatibility: Works only with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch (such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2)
  • Installation: Simple installation with no welding required; custom base plates ensure perfect fit for your vehicle
  • Included components: Instructions and mounting hardware
  • Country of origin: Made in the USA
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Note

  • Compatibility limitation: Direct-connect base plates will work only with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2. These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.
  • No crossbar requirement: Direct-connect brackets do not require a crossbar because of the heavy-duty nature of your vehicle's frame. Thus, installation is simplified, the hookup process is faster, and the total appearance is enhanced.
  • Cable compatibility: The EZ Hook safety cables included with Roadmaster's Sterling tow bars will not work with direct-connect base plates. These cables connect to an anchor plate on the Quick Disconnect crossbar, which will not be present when you are using these base plates.

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Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use.

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Smooth and efficient transaction.



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Video made it so simple and easy VERY well made and easy to understand



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Perfect fit, No Problems at all.



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Clean looking when not towing, with a great fit when towing.



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Product worked extremely well, directions were easily followed and the video was extremely helpful, I now can feel secure about towing my 2015 Chevy Silverado without having to worry that it will ever separate from the tow vehicle



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I called etraier described my truck and 2 days later it arrived at my home. Great service! It is a perfect fit!



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Worked as described. Easy to install

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Kevin

8/9/2022

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Great service, fast shipping and good communications.



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Great product. Easy to follow instructions. Easy install on 2017 Chevy Silverado..



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PERFECT: and I had my mechanic install them and he spoke very highly of the quality and ease of installation.



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Excellent quality setup. Great instructional videos from etrailer. Use to tow my Silverado. Works great.



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I received the kit quickly and installed per instructions. Things went well, but took between 4 to 5 hours to install. No rush.
This was the third kit I ordered from etrailer, about 5 years ago I ordered for my last Chevy PU and my Chevy Malibu.



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The RM baseplates are quality American made products. The videos done by etrailer are done very well and enable most buyers to tackle the installation themselves. But MOST OF ALL, likely none of this would happen (purchase or installation) if it was not for all the timely, knowledgeable, courteous help and expertise from probably one of the very best customer focused companies one can find which instills buyer confidence ------- All Thanks to the folks at Etrailer.



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Fast delivery easy instructions to install. Will be traveling with our rv. Wanted to take my truck this will be perfect. Had a dolley but couldn’t use the trick on it.



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Very fast shipping, and the install was easy. Great product



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Every good quality and easy to install. So surface rust that I sanded and spray painted. Overall good product.



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Was a little difficult to get level across in relation to each other. Other than that they are very good



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Etrailer comes through again! This was a great savings as a used kit, but it was even better than the description online. I have installed (4) baseplates on and etrailer.com has given me great videos to watch and good instructions to follow. Couldn't be more pleased with the quality, service and delivery times.

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Gwendolyn Y.

2/12/2025

Install looks great, Jeff! Do you have any plans of where you are going to go this season yet?

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Jeff

2/12/2026

I’ve pulled the Chevy behind our motor home several times over a the last year. It has worked excellent. And when not in tow the tubing is barely noticeable.


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