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This base plate keeps the front of your vehicle looking clean when you’re not towing. The direct-connect brackets sit farther back than standard ones, so once the removable drawbars are out, the remaining hardware is virtually invisible. Mounted within the grille, the brackets stay protected from scrapes and bumps while preserving a factory-style appearance.
Connecting the tow bar takes just a few seconds. Each arm slides into the bracket, twists to lock, and clicks into place. When it’s time to disconnect, pull the built-in ring to release the lock, give it a twist, and remove. It’s a quick, no-hassle design that’s easy to manage whether you’re setting up in a driveway or at a campsite.
Built from computer-cut steel, this setup offers exceptional strength for long-distance towing. The durable black powder coat resists corrosion and road wear, keeping the brackets in top shape through every mile. It bolts directly to the frame—no welding required—and spreads towing forces evenly for dependable performance over time.
The kit includes everything needed for a precise install—mounting hardware and clear instructions—so you can bolt it on with confidence. The base plate connects directly to motor-home-mounted Roadmaster tow bars like the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2. There’s no quick-disconnect crossbar required, keeping your overall setup streamlined and secure.
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.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Easy to install needed to replace some fasteners as they broke removing front grill was able to get them from Amazon cheap
Easy installation! Etrailer videos are very informative and helpful! Always great to have a helper too!
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!
It was shipped promply. I installed it myself using the included step by step instructions and videos from etrailer. It all went well (though I had to come back and reconnect the sensor plug- my bad).
I tow a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and this base plate is nearly invisible when not towing. Works well.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great service and the part in stock and shipped the same day
Exactly what I needed! Arrived right aw ay!
The items were Exactly what they said they would be.And packed very Professional. And got del. A day early!
Nice!!
Etrailer was quick in putting this order together and getting it out the door.
Fit perfect.
After receiving the package, reading up and watching a few videos. Installing them was a breeze. Minor trimming on the grill as my truck did not have tow hooks, and trimmed the inside bumper mount, on the bottom of the baseplate slot.
Robert F.
8/2/2024
Very simple to install on my truck. Everything fit perfectly and made my trips pulling the truck behind the Motorhome, as simple as pie.
Fit and installation are fine per the detailed instructions included. Only thing extra is that you probably have to grind away a little material away inside frame rail. Have a Dremel or die grinder handy.Also get red thread locker. Haven't hooked up and towed yet, still have to install lights and Air Force One brake off old truck, along with a hitch riser since there is at least 6 inches difference in heights.
Larry W.
1/13/2022
Still very satisified with this baseplate, although due to Covid we have only towed about 5000 miles so far.
I love them. They were great.
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Robert F.
8/4/2023
So far so good