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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-523188-5
$575.00
Retail:$632.50
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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-523188-5 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-523188-5

  • 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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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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See what our Experts say about this Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Parts Needed to Flat-Tow a 2018 Buick Envision
    In order to flat-tow your 2018 Buick Envision with all four wheels on the ground you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, flat-tow wiring harness, safety cables, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. I have attached my recommendations for each of these parts below. For a base plate kit I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit part # RM-523188-5 as it has removable arms which makes for a clean look while not in tow and it will not require a bulky crossbar. The...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2017 Buick Envision AWD
    No, you'll be fine using the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523188-5 on your 2017 Buick Envision AWD. This base plate kit is compatible with all models of the 2017 Buick Envision. You will however need use a compatible tow bar to avoid having to purchase an additional adapter. For this I recommend the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR. This tow bar is specifically designed to fit the direct-connect attachment points on your...
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  • Recommended Base Plates for 2016 Buick Envision to Use with Guardian Rock Guard and Falcon Tow Bar
    There are indeed direct-connect base plates available for your 2016 Buick Envision but there are also crossbar-style models that will allow you to continue to use your existing Guardian Rock Guard # RM-4000. For this I recommend the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-523188-4, which will work perfectly on your new Buick while maintaining the type of setup you had on the Ford including the Falcon All Terrain's crossbar and Rock Guard. I have attached the written installation...
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  • Recommendations for Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Buick Envision
    You are on the right track for sure. As far as ease of use and performance the best option for supplemental braking would be the SMI DUO part # SM99251 over the Invisibrake. The DUO is our installers favorite kit as it's the simplest to install of the permanent install kits and works the best while being very reliable. As far as the tow bar and base plate the Roadmaster products will work very well. The EZ5 kit part # RM-523188-5 is a confirmed fit and the Sterling tow bar part # RM-576...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup And Fuse Bypass Kit For A 2018 Buick Envision?
    Fuses F29 and F32 are directly related to the Body Control Module (BCM). Typically in modern automobiles, the BCM controls the power windows, power mirrors, air conditioning, immobilizer system, central locking, etc. The BCM also communicates with other on-board computers using the car's vehicle bus, and its main purpose is to control load drivers, which are actuating relays that in turn perform actions in the vehicle such as locking the doors, flashing the turn signals (in older cars),...
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  • Recommended Base Plate For A 2017 Buick Envision With A Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar
    For your 2017 Buick Envision I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523188-5. This base plate has direct connect arms that will directly attach to your Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522. If you haven't already purchased the rest of the necessary components to flat tow your Envision then I have the following recommendations for you: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15247. Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking...
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  • Is Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Compatible with Eagle 8000 Tow Bar
    Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523188-5 for your 2017 Buick Envision is compatible with the older Roadmaster Eagle 8000 tow bar. I confirmed this with my contact at Roadmaster. I have attached an installation video of this on a 2017 Envision that you can check out. For a complete flat towing setup 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. If you do not have all...
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  • Parts Needed To Be Able To Flat Tow A 2017 Buick Envision With a Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
    There are 2 sets of Roadmaster base plates for your 2017 Buick Envision. The first is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523188-5. With this kit you do have removable arms that allow for a clean look when you are not towing your Envision. This will also give you the faster connection meathod as it does not require the installation of the crossbar. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-523188-4 will require you to use a cross bar to connect to your Falcon Tow...
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  • Supplemental Braking System for 2017 Buick Envision
    A supplemental braking system is a requirement in most states now, so you would need to consult your local state laws to find out if it is required where you live. Even if it is not, a supplemental braking system is a very good idea because it makes flat towing a vehicle such as your 2017 Buick Envision much safer because it will allow your RV to stop at a quicker pace. A supplemental system is also going to put much less strain on the braking system and chassis of your RV and Buick which...
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