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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-522203-5
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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-522203-5 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-522203-5

  • 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.



522203-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit

Installation Details RM-522203-5 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2020 - 2023 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel models
  • 2020 - 2020 Ram 1500 excluding EcoDiesel and Rebel
  • 2021 - 2023 Ram 1500 excluding EcoDiesel, Rebel and TRX
  • 2019 - 2019 Ram 1500 excluding Rebel
  • 2024 - 2024 Ram 1500 excluding Rebel and TRX


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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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    Hey Gary, the safety cables you would want to use with the Roadmaster Falcon 3HD part # RM27NQ that you referenced would be the hybrid set part # RM-674 which would allow you to use the safety cable guides on the tow bar. Do you have a base plate picked out for your vehicle already as well? If what you have is a 2023 Ram 1500 the base plate kit you'd want is the part # RM-522203-5.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2024 Ram 1500 Behind Motorhome With Roadmaster Tow Bar
    Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your 2024 Ram 1500 with a tow bar like the Sterling # RM-576: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522203-5 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System - MOTORHOME WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES:...
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  • What Parts do I Need to Flat Tow My 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 Crew Cab Behind 2013 Entegra Air Brake
    Hello David, Happy to get the parts you need to tow your Ram Bighorn 4x4 Crew Cab to match up with your Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576. Base Plate (pick one of the following): - Fits 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 with lower Active Air Grille Shutters. TRX with 6.2 okay. No Rebel. # RM74MR - Fits Rebel model only. No Diesel. No TRX. # RM-522205-5 - Fits all with 5.7, 3.6 & 3.0 EcoDiesel motors. No 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 with lower Active Air Grille Shutters. No Rebel or TRX. # RM-522203-5 Wiring: -...
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  • Complete Flat Tow Setup For 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
    Hey Robin! Are you looking for a complete flat tow setup, or do you already have some parts of the system? For baseplates and tow bar, I'd go with Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-522203-5 and the Roadmaster Nighthawk # RM-676 you were looking at. These work seamlessly together, and are among the more popular and more reliable setups out there. In order to get the electrical signals for lights and brakes to your towed vehicle, you'll need Roadmaster 4-Diode...
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    Unfortunately, we don't have any video footage of the Blue Ox BL99FR being installed at this time. It is on our list of needed test-fits.
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  • How to Flat Tow 2019 Ram 1500 Limited 4x4 Behind Motorhome
    Yes, I pulled up the owners manual for your 2019 Ram 1500 and since it is a 4x4 it is flat towable. The procedure listed there says to put the transmission in PARK, put the transfer case in NEUTRAL, and tow only in the forward direction. The 2WD versions of your truck aren't flat towable in case you were wondering, but I digress. So the first thing you'll want is a base plate kit confirmed to fit your truck. For that I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 kit part # RM-522203-5 which is a confirmed...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Ram 1500 Limited behind Motorhome
    I see that you found an answer page I did that covered a flat towing setup for a 2019 Ram 1500 that was 4 wheel drive. The same products would work well on your 2019 Limited model towed by a gas powered Fleetwood Bounder or a diesel model. The braking system I recommended is the only one you'd need to install as it controls the braking of the Ram as it's being flat towed. No other components would be needed than the Blue Ox Patriot # BRK2019. To make it easy for you to find the info...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie
    Hi Scott; to flat tow your 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, wiring, safety cables, and a supplemental braking system. I tend to prefer Roadmaster over Blue Ox and I see you were already looking at the Nighthawk # RM-676 which is our most popular tow bar. Based on this I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-522203-5 -Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 (Includes safety cables and...
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  • What is a Complete Flat Tow Set-Up For My 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 Tow Behind 2013 Entegra Aspire?
    Hello David, Definitely happy to get you a nice set up for your 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 to tow behind your 2013 Entegra Coach Aspire. When I look up the specs for the Bighorn I see that it can come in a 3.6L or a 5.7L, sometimes the internet is wrong (I am sorry if I am the first breaking this news to you, shocking I know) so if you happen to have the 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 with lower Active Air Grille Shutters please let me know. - Base Plate - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit -...
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  • Can Roadmaster Base Plate from F-150 Transfer to 2021 Ram 1500
    Hey Joe, so all of the complete base plate kits are custom for for the vehicle they are designed for. So that means the part that mounts to the truck frame as well as the removable arms. So for the new truck you'd need a completely new kit. Since I believe you have a 2021 Ram 1500 you'd need the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-522203-5 and you'd be set.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie
    Hi Scott; to flat tow your 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, wiring, safety cables, and a supplemental braking system. I tend to prefer Roadmaster over Blue Ox and I see you were already looking at the Nighthawk # RM-676 which is our most popular tow bar. Based on this I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-522203-5 -Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 (Includes safety cables and...
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  • All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Ram 1500 New Body Style
    We do have all the parts you need in order to flat tow your 2019 Ram 1500 with the new body style; the exact parts you'll need to tow your truck are the following: - Base Plate Kit: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519341 - Tow Bar: Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511008 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 OR - For a motorhome with air...
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  • Does Steering Wheel Need to be Locked to Flat Tow a 2018 Ram 1500
    As long as you have a 4WD version of the 2018 Ram 1500 and you follow the recreational towing instructions found in the owner's manual starting on page 447 you won't need to worry about your vehicle not tracking behind your motorhome. There is a specific set of instructions that you need to follow to "tell" your pickup that it is going to be flat towed where I referenced in the manual. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow...
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  • Can A 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Be Flat Towed And What Is Needed
    4WD models of the 2022 Ram 1500 are able to be flat towed, with a few steps listed in the owner's manual. TO flat tow your Ram you'll need a baseplate, tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. For these components I have the following recommendations: Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522203-5. These fit EcoDiesel models but let me know exactly which model you get so I can confirm fitment since trim packages can change the compatibility. Tow...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2019 Ram Big Horn
    To flat tow your 2019 Ram 1500 you'll need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, baseplate, and safety cables. While I'm not able to see the items in your cart I can definitely recommend an option that will fit: Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522203-5. This baseplate will fit 5.7, 3.6 & 3.0 EcoDiesel motors. If you have a 3.0 EcoDiesel V6 with lower Active Air Grille Shutters then you'll need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM74MR instead....
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  • How do I Keep my 2020 Ram 1500 Battery From Dying While Flat Towing
    Yes it is safe to charge your 2020 Ram 1500 While flat towing it to prevent the battery from being run down during your travels. You want too use the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-156-25 this installs on the truck and anytime you plug in your wiring between the RV and Ram you will have a gentle trickle charge keeping everything charged. I've linked the product page and the install video that we did here at etrailer for your reference. Happy Camping!
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  • Do I Need a Charge Line to Flat Tow a 2022 Ram 1500?
    I checked with Roadmaster and none of the many models of the 2022 Ram 1500 require a charge line to keep the battery from dying. You can always add one using the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit item # RM-156-25 if you're concerned about the possibility of a dead battery. We have had instances in the past where the supplemental braking system will drain the batteries of vehicles being flat towed over long distances. Here are the parts you will need to flat tow a 2022 Ram 1500: Tow...
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  • Battery Drains Flat Towing 2019 Dodge Ram 1500
    Your experience dictates that something is using your battery's power while being flat towed. I would follow your owner's manual guidance for flat towing, including what state the ignition is in. In the meantime, I would not disconnect your battery. Your RAM is not suppose to need a battery charge line, but it would most likely fix your battery problem. You can install the Roadmaster # RM-156-25 Battery Charge Line Kit. This will feed 12 volts DC from the tow vehicle to your RAM's battery.
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  • Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Bolt Torque Requirements
    Please see the attached chart for all bolt torque requirements on the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit with removable arms, # RM-522203-5, for your 2020 Ram 1500. Note the attached link to installation video.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2019 Ram 1500 Limited
    A complete flat towing system consists of base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring/lighting solution, supplemental braking (required by law in most states and provinces) and possibly a high/low adapter. For base plates I recommend using the Roadmaster EZ5 kit part # RM-522203-5 which is a confirmed fit on your 2019 Ram 1500 Limited. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Ram 1500 Big Horn
    For your 2022 Ram 1500 Big Horn the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-522203-5 is a confirmed fit and would be a great option that is easy to use. 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...
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  • Does Power Steering of 2020 Ram 1500 Have to be Active to Flat Tow it
    You do not need to power or activate the power steering of the 2020 Ram 1500 when flat towing it. The steering wheel will need to be unlocked but not powered. The part # RM-522203-5 is the correct kit for your truck though. 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...
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  • Is Crossbar of BlackHawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar Needed for Direct-Connect Kit on a 2019 Ram 1500
    If you have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522203-5 installed on your 2019 Ram 1500 then you won't need to use the crossbar that comes with the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain # RM-422 (see attached photo we took of this same setup on a Jeep). You can either store it in the event that you end up using a Roadmaster base plate kit that requires it in the future, or sell it to help offset the cost of a flat towing setup. For a complete flat towing setup you will need...
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  • Does the Vacuum Line on Demco Air Force 1 Need to Be Installed on 2021 Ram 1500
    The vacuum line on the Demco SBS Air Force One # SM99243 allows the system to always supply enough air actuate to the brake pedal fully, which may not occur on some vehicles when flat towing with the power off. For the specific instructions for flat towing your 2021 Ram 1500 you'll always want to refer back to the owner's manual since it will detail all of the procedures needed to complete in order for your vehicle to be safely flat towed; the engine won't be towed running but there are...
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