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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Part Number: RM-521569-5
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - RM-521569-5
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure attachment points so you can safely tow your vehicle behind your motorhome.
- Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden brackets sit back in the grille for a clean, factory-style look.
- Quick Hookup and Release: Twist-lock arms click into place and remove fast with built-in pull rings.
- Built to Last: Computer-cut, all-steel construction with black powder coat resists rust and wear.
- Simple Install: Bolts to the frame with included hardware—no welding required for setup.
Features to know about
Made for a Clean Front End: Streamlined, Hidden Mounting
This setup keeps the front of your vehicle looking clean when you’re not towing. The direct-connect brackets are partially hidden and sit farther back than standard ones, so nothing bulky sticks out. Once the removable drawbars are off, the brackets are virtually invisible and stay protected inside the grille from scrapes or scuffs. It’s a simple way to maintain a factory look without giving up function.
Hook Up Fast and Go: Twist-Lock, Removable Arms
Getting ready to tow is quick with the twist-lock connection system. Each arm clicks and locks into place when inserted into the bracket, and built-in pull rings let you release and remove them in seconds when you’re done. There’s no need for a separate quick-disconnect crossbar—just connect your Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bar directly and you’re ready to roll.
Strong Where It Counts: All-Steel, Computer-Cut Construction
The base plate mounts directly to the vehicle’s frame with no welding required. Its computer-cut, all-steel construction gives it exceptional strength for towing while maintaining precise alignment. A black powder coat finish adds durability and corrosion resistance for long-term use through any weather or road conditions.
Built for a Perfect Match: Custom Fit with Roadmaster Tow Bars
These base plates are made specifically to line up perfectly with your vehicle’s frame and are compatible only with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars like the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2. Hardware and instructions come in the box so you can bolt everything up securely and hit the road with confidence.
Specs
Features
- Designed for use with: motor-home-mounted tow bars
- Direct-connect brackets: provide attachment points for your motor-home-mounted tow bar
- Streamlined design: creates supremely clean look
- No obtrusive quick-disconnect crossbar: eliminates bulky components for a clean front end
- Hidden brackets: sit even farther back than standard brackets
- Drawbars: attach and remove quickly and easily
- Arms: click to lock in place in brackets
- Built-in pull rings: let you unlock arms so you can twist and remove them
- 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
- Compatibility: Compatible with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars only
- Included components: Instructions and mounting hardware included
- Manufacturing origin: Made in the USA
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Note
- Note: Roadmaster direct-connect base plates will only work with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2. These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.
521569-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit
Replaces Roadmaster 521569-4
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2015 - 2017 Honda Fit Manual transmission
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
3690 reviews
by:
Destin
12/14/2020
I just installed, on my 2015 Honda Fit LX, took me some time with the drilling part, but overall i got it done in about a couple hours plus going to home depot to get a better drill bit. I used dremmel to trim the plastic grill. I didnt see it on the instructions, but i zoomed in the photo to count the areas that needed to be cut.
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Ron
06/14/2026
It fit in the fit....
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Bob B.
06/10/2015
Installation could/should have been great but...
Instructions that came with kit were great.
The problem was the base plate. When I got ready to lift it into place I checked the alignment of the 2 uprights and found they were not parallel and the unit would not fit around the outside of the frame.
Had to do some creative engineering and was able to bend the outside plates so they finally slipped up the outside frame but there was still a lot of friction so getting everything aligned and in place so that the holes could drilled correctly was a major hassle.
Instructions that came with kit were great.
The problem was the base plate. When I got ready to lift it into place I checked the alignment of the 2 uprights and found they were not parallel and the unit would not fit around the outside of the frame.
Had to do some creative engineering and was able to bend the outside plates so they finally slipped up the outside frame but there was still a lot of friction so getting everything aligned and in place so that the holes could drilled correctly was a major hassle.
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John
04/01/2023
2017
Honda
Fit
Very good product. The install instructions were Fantastic.
Installation was hampered due to the fact that the Base Plate would not fit around the car frame. It was 3/8" too narrow. After a minor adjustment, the rest of the install was fine. The install of the 4 front bolts was minorly problematic due to the holes not lining up with the double weld nut backing plate.
I would buy this product again.
Installation was hampered due to the fact that the Base Plate would not fit around the car frame. It was 3/8" too narrow. After a minor adjustment, the rest of the install was fine. The install of the 4 front bolts was minorly problematic due to the holes not lining up with the double weld nut backing plate.
I would buy this product again.
by:
Bear
02/21/2022
1 year full time I honda fit no problems
by:
Thomas
06/02/2022
Fast shipping, perfect fit and performance. The price was great too!
by:
Anthony
06/13/2024
Pleased with the Direct-connect Base plate kit quality and prompt shupping.
by:
Gary
10/03/2026
by:
Mike
03/04/2021
2017
Honda
Fit
by:
John
07/15/2026
2026
ford
Ranger
Had these installed at Lester’s Automotive in Boerne,Texas…First class service all the way. Paul and his crew worked through lunch for over 4 hours to install these on our 2026 Ford Ranger. Also ran the wire and hooked up my auxiliary tow lights. The price for this was very reasonable and would highly recommend them for all r.v. needs even if not real close to the Boerne area. R.V park within reasonable distance if needed.
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Jeff
02/11/2025
2014
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500
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.
Gwendolyn Y.
2/12/2025
Install looks great, Jeff! Do you have any plans of where you are going to go this season yet?
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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James
07/25/2026
2019
Ford
Transit T250
This Road Master Direct connect base plate works perfectly for a 2020 ford transit cargo 250! Awesome service from etrailer as usual! The finished product can barely be seen through the front fascia!
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Mark
02/25/2026
Easy to install needed to replace some fasteners as they broke removing front grill was able to get them from Amazon cheap
Gwendolyn Y.
2/26/2026
Looks great, Mark! Where are you off to next?
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Crystal
03/28/2026
Awesome instructions! Install was fairly easy. Product is very high quality and solid construction. Thank you E Trailer!
Heather A.
4/10/2026
Wow great job Crystal! It looks great! Also, I couldn’t help but notice “Ski Express” on the car, that’s pretty cool. What kind of work do you do?
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Arthur
05/29/2026
2015
Jeep
Wrangler
It mounted up just as the instructions said it would. From previous research I was not surprised when some of the mounting did not align perfectly. Had to use a dremel tool to make it work. The product looks very sturdy from its design. I’m happy with it and look forward to RV traveling.
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Larry
09/22/2026
Pathetic and just talking to Noah he states he will get to my issue later when he has time!! My car is on jacks all torn apart and I think Roadmaster gas misled advertising. This 523228-5 baseplate is NOT MADE FOR 2026 CHEVY TRAX!!!
Mike L.
9/23/2026
Which trim is your 2026 Chevy Trax? Per Roadmaster, the # RM25EQ (523228-5) fits all trims of the 2026 Trax except the ACTIV trim....
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David
08/01/2025
Chevrolet
TrailBlazer
This works perfect with my Roadmaster tow bar. It was a little difficult to install since I had to remove the front end of the Trailblazer, but with the good directions that came with it and some you tube videos made the installation easier.
David
8/2/2026
It’s been a great year. No problems with the base plate. Works great with my tow bar. Towed my trailblazer from Texas to North Dakota and back, and several short trips.
Jerred H.
8/2/2026
@David
That is great to hear David! Thanks for coming back and sharing that feedback. I appreciate you taking the time.
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Marc
04/12/2026
2017 f150
Customer service was very helpful. Easy to install. No bumper or grill cutting however, you do loose your front hooks. Nice low profile.
Customer service was very helpful. Easy to install. No bumper or grill cutting however, you do loose your front hooks. Nice low profile.
by:
Gary
06/18/2025
2013
jeep
Wrangler
I bought and installed this tow plate one year ago on my 2013 Jeep Wrangler. I bought this particular plate due to the jeep having a Barricade off-road bumper. This plate attaches a bit lower than other plates and prevented having to modify the bumper. Installation was easy involving only hand tools. The plate comes with all needed bolts and attachments. I have towed this Jeep several thousand miles behind my RV with absolutely no issues. As an aside, I use a Roadmaster Night Hawk tow bar which is also an excellent product. Both are expensive, but I believe cheaping-out on safety is no a good idea. I highly recommend this product.
Gary S.
6/19/2026
No issues at all. This is a solid piece of equipment.
Heather A.
6/19/2026
@GaryS Thank you for letting us know! What is your favorite adventure so far?
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Paul
10/23/2026
I just followed your video of the installation and it was on point !
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Michael
09/25/2025
I have lots of issues with this tow bar. Initial installation was difficult due to a tight fit. Had to have my mechanic cut holes in frame to get bolts attached. After a few times of use the bolts failed causing the bar to fall fwd that then damaged my hitch arms. To fix I drilled new hole through bar and frame securing it with a #8 bolt. To reinforce it I used turnbuckles attached to my bumper. last tow finally went well.
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Joe
05/19/2026
It’s a super strong and wonderfully engineered addition to my new Maverick pickup.. Couldn’t be happier with it!!!!! Well done!!!!
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John
10/09/2026
The product is great - I gave 4 vs 5 stars only because I had to drill the rear holes out as they did not align with the holes in my frame and I had to drill out the hole in the bracket to align with my frame extension hole, again bracket did not align with the existing hole. However, in general it appears to be a solid mount.
by:
TC
10/10/2026
Great Base plate, had to modify the non-oem bumper a little to get the clearance needed to get mounting holes lined up. Once that was done, everything went pretty quickly finished and tested. Towed 600 miles and worked flawlessly. Much better than using the bumper tow points, as they were elevated causing a very bouncy towed on bridge aprons. Bumper tow points also let the towed have minor side to side movement, this does not, so a lot better towing experience.
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Tim
10/26/2026
2024
Chevrolet
Colorado
I had hoped to employ a mounting bracket assembly I had bought on-line used. It would have required extensive modification with an unsure outcome. I found this assembly at etrailer for a reasonable price and ordered it to remove uncertainty from the installation. Etrailer was helpful in completing the rest of my needs for a brake assembly also. Good people.
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- Can 2015 Honda Fit With Manual Transmission be Flat Towed Behind MotorhomeI took a look at the owner's manual for a 2015 Honda Fit and it states that if the vehicle has a manual transmission it CAN be flat towed; if it has an automatic transmission it cannot be flat towed behind a motorhome. There are a number of parts you're going to need in order to flat tow a '15 Fit with a manual transmission, starting with compatible base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521569-5 because the brackets will be hidden away so the Fit can maintain...
view full answer... - Availability of Replacement Arms for Roadmaster Base Plate Kit We do have replacement arms available for your Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521569-5 with part # RM-ARMS. When the original base plate brackets and arms are manufactured, they are made as one single part. So to be sure that the replacement arms fit perfectly, Roadmaster just needs a bit more information regarding your original base plate brackets. Prior to ordering, you will just click on the Installation Details at the bottom of the product page and fill out the bracket order form....
view full answer... - Can I Flat Tow a 2015 Honda Fit EX with Manual Transmission Behind A MotorhomeYes, you can flat tow your 2015 Honda Fit EX with manual transmission behind a motorhome. There is slight differences between the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-521569-4 and EZ5 # RM-521569-5. The main difference is the EZ4 is more universal and will have more fit options. Both will feature Twistlock series brackets that are virtually invisible. Since you will be flat towing your 2015 Honda Fit EX manual transmission, you will need the following items: a tow bar, safety cables, wiring and a supplemental...
view full answer... - Replacement Arms for Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit for 2015 Honda FitReplacement arms are available for the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521569-5 for your 2015 Honda Fit with the part # RM-ARMS. When the original base plate brackets and arms were manufactured, they were made as one part. To be sure that the new arms fit just as perfectly, Roadmaster requires a bit more information on your original base plate brackets than just the part number. To order to new driver's and passenger side base plate arms, you will want to open the Instructions link...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Honda Fit with Manual TransmissionI checked the owner's manual for your 2017 Honda Fit with manual transmission and found that it can in fact be flat towed. The manual does list the steps required before flat towing which I will describe, however I recommend also checking your manual to confirm this process. The owner's manual lists these steps to take before flat towing: Shift to Neutral, Release the parking brake, turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY - make sure the steering wheel does not lock. Then turn off all electrical...
view full answer... - Replacement Arms for Roadmaster Base PlatesWe do have replacement arms available for Roadmaster base plate kits like # RM-523193-5 which fits the 2019 Chevy Equinox. The part is # RM-ARMS. When the original base plate brackets and arms are manufactured, they are made as one single part. So to be sure that the replacement arms fit perfectly, Roadmaster just needs a bit more information regarding your original base plate brackets. Prior to ordering, you will just click on the Installation Details at the bottom of the product page...
view full answer... - How To Get Replacement Arms For A Roadmaster 524430-1 Baseplate The only way to get replacement arms for your 524430-1, or any other Roadmaster baseplate is to complete the # RM-ARMS "Installation Details" form I have attached below and send it to Roadmaster.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Honda Fit Behind a Motor HomeBasically, the difference between EZ4 base plates # RM-521569-4 and EZ5 base plates # RM-521569-5 for the 2015 Honda Fit is the design of the draw bar arms. The EZ4 base plate arms have a wide flat front to attach to the Roadmaster tow bar crossbar. The EZ5 base plate arms have 2-prong ends that attach directly to the tow bar without the use of the crossbar. Both sets will work with the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 but the EZ5 would be easier to use. The base plates include short safety...
view full answer... - Roadmaster Guardian Rock GuardThe # RM521440-5 Base Plate Kit is not recommended for the 2021 JGC Trailhawk model. You can use the Demco # DM9519291 kit or the Blue Ox # BX1128 to fit a Trailhawk, however these are not designed to work with the tow bar mounted rock guard. A good alternative would be the Rock Tamers # ERT00108 Adjustable Flap System. This fits over the 2" receiver that your tow bars connect to in the gap between the ball mount and the reciever.
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2/22/2023
Cali to Alaska, Florida, Vermont. Summer in Idaho. Full timer. Not 1 issue yet.