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1997 Subaru Legacy
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-522115-5
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Tow Bar Base Plate
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1997 Subaru Legacy

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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-522115-5 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-522115-5

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • 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.



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Installation Details RM-522115-5 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2017 - 2019 Kia Soul Manual transmission


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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.

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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Kia Soul
    The first thing you need to flat tow your 2018 Kia Soul is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Direct Connect part # RM-522115-5. 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, locks, and covers for the tow...
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    According to my research, the 2019 Kia Soul can be flat-towed with all four wheels down if it has a manual transmission. However, I strongly recommend you confirm this with your local dealer as the owner's manual was not very clear on whether or not it is recommended. In order to flat-tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a...
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    Yes, when flat towing a vehicle that has to have the key in the ACC position so that the steering wheel unlocks you'd want to disconnect the battery so that it doesn't drain. The Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-522115-5 is a fit for your 2019 Kia Soul with a manual transmission and would be what you'd want. 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...
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  • How to Flat-Tow a 2019 Kia Soul
    I took a look in the owner's manual for a 2019 Kia Soul and was not able to find any information of flat-towing therefore, I would refer to the manufacturer which it looks like you have already done. If the manufacturer states that the vehicle can be flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, flat-tow wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and a possible high-low adapter. For a base plate kit, I recommend the Roadmaster...
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    The Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-522115-5 referenced in your question, which is confirmed to fit your 2019 Kia Soul with the manual transmission, can be installed by anyone that has a bit of mechanical experience. It doesn't require any vehicle modification or welding. My best recommendation is to simply take a look at the attached installation instructions to see if it is something you feel comfortable doing. I did also call my contact at Roadmaster about this particular kit and...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Kia Soul
    Most manual transmission vehicles will have the steering wheel unlocked even with a key not in the ignition, but I checked the owners manual and Kia recommends putting the key in the ACC position to allow the steering wheel to unlock. You can try turning the wheel with the key not in the ignition and you'll know pretty quick if the wheel is locked. For a base plate kit you'll want the part # RM-522115-5 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible...
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  • What Tow Bar fits Roadmaster Base Plates on 2017 Kia Soul?
    I was unable to find anything about Jensen tow bars, though I will not that with the base plates that are a fit for your 2017 Kia Soul, such as the Roadmaster EZ5 # RM-522115-5, you'd need a Roadmaster tow bar such as the Falcon 2 # RM-520. I've added a link to a video review of the two bar for you to take a look at.
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    For a complete flat towing setup on your 2017 Kia Soul you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here are the parts I recommend: Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - # RM-522115-5 Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - # RM-676 Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit - # RM-152 Brake-Lite Relay Kit - # RM-88400 Brake Kit - Part # DM86VR for hydraulic or part # DM26VR for air motorhome brakes High-Low...
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    From what I've found online, your Soul is capable of being flat towed if it has a manual transmission. If it does not, you'll need to use a tow dolly like the Demco # DM9713093 Kar Kaddy X. If the vehicle can be flat towed, I'd recommend using the # RM-15247 Diode System which provides a 6 circuit umbilical to connect the motorhome with your Kia Soul. Four of the circuits would provide power and ground for the taillight functions, and the remaining two could be used for a power feed to...
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