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2001 Lexus LS 430
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-523200-5
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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-523200-5 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-523200-5

  • 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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    You are correct that your 2021 Chevrolet Traverse can be flat towed behind your Class A Diesel RV. I have not heard of any electrical issues caused by installing the tow bar wiring or supplemental braking system wiring. To flat tow your Traverse you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. Starting with the base plate kit I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523200-5 which won't take...
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    Hey Denny, yes it is possible to flat tow your 2020 Chevy Traverse. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit like the part # RM-523200-5 which is a confirmed fit. 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 Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety...
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    Hi Pam; yes, your 2020 Chevrolet Traverse AWD can be flat towed. The best place to find this information is in your owner's manual. If there were specifics for flat towing such as 2WD models only it would be called out in the manual. Make sure you follow all of the instructions starting on page 315. To flat tow your vehicle 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...
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    Both the AWD and FWD 2021 Chevy Traverse can be flat towed. You will want to follow the steps listed in your owner's manual under "Dingy Towing" to properly setup your vehicle to be flat towed. You will also need a tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, base plate, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs Item # RM-522. Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode...
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    For your 2020 Chevy Traverse we have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523200-5 that is designed to work with or without Adaptive Cruise control. I suggest the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1734 if you do not have ACC and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1738 if you do have ACC. The arms remove with a twist of your hands when not in use. The base plate has a simple hidden design. It has a straight forward installation, no welding,...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Chevy Traverse
    You are on the right rack for flat towing components for your 2021 Chevy Traverse with the base plate kit part # RM-523200-5 and tow bar part # RM-676. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle...
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  • Can You Flat Tow An AWD 2021 Traverse
    Yes, for many trim levels the AWD 2021 Chevy Traverse can be flat towed. However, you will want to follow the steps listed in your owner's manual to properly setup and operate your vehicle for towing. The owners manual for your specific vehicle must be adhered to over other information provided as it will identify items for your specific vehicle. You need 5 main items, tow bar, a wiring solution for indicator lights, base plate kit, supplemental braking system, and safety cables: Tow...
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    It sure is! I've put together the parts you need to get your 2021 Chevrolet Traverse on the road. First if you have Adaptive Cruise Control you will want to get the Blue Ox Baseplate # BX1738. If you do not have the Adaptive Cruise Control, you will need this baseplate # RM-523200-5. Then, you need a Brake Light Switch Kit for your Traverse # RM-751483 and a 12V Outlet Kit # RM-9332. If you have a portable braking system that requires a 12V outlet while towing then you will need the 12V...
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    Yep! We have everything you need to get your 2021 Chevrolet Traverse on the road. First if you have Adaptive Cruise Control you will want to get the Blue Ox Baseplate # BX1738. If you do not have the Adaptive Cruise Control, you will need this baseplate # RM-523200-5. If you have a portable braking system that requires a 12V outlet while towing then you will need the 12V outlet kit but if you don't, it is not needed. You'll need the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring...
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    We can get your 2021 Chevy Traverse set up to be flat towed, and I'll go ahead and list out all the parts you need below. As far as the braking system, the fixed system does require more install steps than a portable system, but is a huge time saver overall. You won't have to set up a fixed system every single time you tow, you can just connect and head out, so that's definitely the option I recommend, along with the following: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit...
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  • Proper Safety Cables to Use with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate
    I spoke with Roadmaster to help with this, and we have a solution. The EZ Hook Safety Cables, part # RM-655, are not compatible with the Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, part # RM-523200-5. The Base Plate you have does not have a spot for the anchors of the cables to mount to. Instead, use the Single Hook Cables, part # RM-645. I've linked to a video installation of these cables so you can see how they work.
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    You are correct that the Roadmaster Base Plate # RM-523200-5 fits both models, it just happens to be how our site fitguides the different items; Blue Ox offers base plates that are dependent on this feature, but the Roadmaster base plates will not effect the Adaptive Cruise Control feature on your 2020 Chevy Traverse. These base plates are compatible with a number of different Roadmaster brand tow bars like the Roadmaster Nighthawk # RM-676. If you've got a tow bar from a different manufacturer,...
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    With that new of a vehicle, I strongly suggest installing a permanent braking system over a portable one. The best one for your 2021 Chevy Traverse would be the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor item # DM86VR. The Demco item # DM86VR uses proportional braking which is the best way to stop your towed vehicle because it puts less stress on both your Traverse and your motorhome. The DUO activates when your RV brake lights go on and the inertia...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
    Yes, there are trim levels of the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse that can be flat towed. I recommend that you review your vehicle specific Owner's Manual to identify and familiarize yourself with the manufacturers recommendations of flat towing your vehicle. Please look under "Recreational Towing". The online version of the Owner's Manual I referenced has this information listed beginning on page 312. There are five basic items needed to safely flat tow any vehicle. You will need a base...
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  • Tow Bar Adapters to Mate Roadmaster RM-523200-5 Plates (2021 Traverse) to Excali-Bar II Tow Bar
    To use your Demco Excali-Bar II tow bar with your new 2021 Chevrolet Traverse mounted with a Roadmaster # RM-523200-5 Base Plate Kit, you will need the Demco # DM9523032 Tow Bar Adapters. Most of your other equipment should just change on over. I have included links to these parts below. Should you need other equipment just email me back.
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    The base plate kit that I recommend for your 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523200-5. This base plate kit will work whether you have the adaptive cruise control or not, is made in the USA and will allow you to use a direct connect tow bar which is easier to use than a crossbar style. I have included a list of the other parts that you will need to flat tow, along with my recommendation for each part. Tow Bar and Safety Cables: Roadmaster Nighthawk...
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  • Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that Fits 2020 Chevy Traverse
    For your 2020 Chevy Traverse we have the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-523200-5 that is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar 2020 Traverse for you to check out as well.
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  • Will the RM-523200-5 Baseplate Work w/ a Nighthawk Tow Bar on a 2021 Chevy Traverse?
    Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-523200-5, for your 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, will work with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar item # RM-676. Some other parts that you need to complete your flat towing setup are: Wiring: Roadmaster 7 to 6 Wire Flexo Coil- item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking: Blue Ox Patriot item # BLU37TR Safety Cables: Roadmaster item # RM-643
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  • Are Fuse Bypasses Needed to Flat Tow a 2020 Chevy Traverse Like on my old 2016?
    Great News! No you don't need the fuse bypasses like part # RM-76517 to flat tow your 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. Other than the parts your already familiar with The other parts required to flat tow your 2020 Chevy Traverse are the following: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part # RM-523200-5 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751438 These are also needed...
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