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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-522114-5
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Tow Bar Base Plate

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Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number RM-522114-5 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-522114-5

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

Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame.


Features:

  • Direct-connect brackets provide attachment points for your motor-home-mounted tow bar
  • Streamlined design creates supremely clean look
    • No obtrusive quick-disconnect crossbar
    • 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
  • Compatible with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars only
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


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.


The drawbars, or front arms, on this 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 each arm, simply tug the built-in pull pin to disengage the lock, twist the arm back and pull it out of the bracket. 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.



522114-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit

Installation Details RM-522114-5 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2014 - 2016 Kia Soul Manual transmission


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Ratings & Reviews

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3483 reviews
Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame.

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    Looks like the first generation of Kia Souls (2008-2014) can be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground if the vehicle has a manual transmission as well as the second generation (2013 through 2019). The automatic transmission versions can be towed on a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy part # DM9713045 which is a really great option regardless. You end up not putting miles on the vehicle, the install time is greatly reduced, and if you ever wanted to use the dolly on a future vehicle...
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  • Can 2016 Kia Soul With Manual Transmission Be Flat Towed
    Hi Michael; your 2016 Kia Soul with the manual transmission can definitely be set up to flat tow. You will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522114-5 -Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 (Includes safety cables and partial wiring) -Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Nighthawk Tow Bars # RM-9284-2 (Completes wiring and includes cover/locks) -Demco...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2016 Kia Soul w/ a Manual Transmission
    Yes, you can flat tow a 2016 Kia Soul with a manual transmission. You will need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness, supplemental braking system, brake line kit, and potentially a high low adapter. I have listed all of the parts you will need below along with any accompanying install videos we may have. Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-522114-5 Wiring...
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  • Can 2015 Kia Soul be Flat Towed
    I did some checking and it looks like the manual transmission 2015 Kia Soul can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground but the automatic transmission versions of the vehicle have to be towed with a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1. If you have a manual transmission and want to flat tow the vehicle you'll need to start with a base plate kit. For that you'd want the # RM-522114-5. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables,...
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  • Is 2015 Kia Soul with Manual Transmission Flat Towable
    I did some checking and yes, your 2015 Kia Soul with a manual transmission is flat towable. You'd first need a base plate kit with the Roadmaster # RM-522114-5. 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 All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables,...
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    We can help you with each of the items needed for safe and legal flat towing of your 2016 Kia Soul with manual transmission but we have no way to safely enable use of your Curt tow bar. The items needed to flat tow are outlined in the linked article and they include the tow bar and base plates, safety cables, a wiring or lighting solution of one kind or another, a supplemental braking system and usually a high/low hitch adapter to keep the connected tow bar level. For price and fit I...
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  • Can a 2016 Kia Soul with Manual Transmission Be Flat-Towed
    Generally speaking, most vehicle's with a manual transmission can be flat-towed. The owner's manual for your 2016 Kia Soul does not specify this so I recommend that you call the manufacturer to confirm. I have attached a list of parts you will need to flat-tow the vehicle below if you are interested. Roadmaster Base Plate Kit part # RM-522114-5 Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-676 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 SMI...
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    Yes it can, and there are a number of parts needed in order to flat tow your 2016 Kia Soul with manual transmission, which I'll list for you to make it easy to order: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522114-5 - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 - Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables # RM-645 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-98146-7 - Supplemental Braking...
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    We can get you set up to flat tow your 2015 Kia Soul with your Roadmaster 5250 tow bar, including the base plates, portable braking system, and wiring. I'll make a list of the parts for you to make it easier. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522114-5 - Safety Chains: Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables # RM-653 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7 - Supplemental Braking...
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  • Base Plate Kit for 2015 Kia Soul Manual for Flat Towing
    I recommend the Roadmaster # RM-522114-5 base plate We do not have an instructional video showing the installation of these baseplates. I have attached the installation instructions. Figures Q and V illustrate the areas requiring trimming. As with any base plate kit there will be some trimming. In this case it is an area around the honeycomb grill section. If you plan on flat towing these are the parts that you may need: 1. Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster # RM-522114-5 2. Two Bar: Roadmaster...
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  • Does EZ5 Base Plate Kit for a 2016 Kia Soul Require Crossbar
    The Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-522114-5 is an EZ5 base plate kit that does not require the use of the crossbar that you see on other base plate kits. The cross tube of the kit takes the place of the support that a crossbar would provide. A tow bar like the popular Falcon part # RM-520 would still work with this kit but you just wouldn't use the crossbar. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use...
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