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  1. Tow Bar Base Plate
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2010 Ford Mustang
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-524435-5
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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-524435-5 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-524435-5

  • 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.



524435-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit

Installation Details RM-524435-5 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2014 - 2019 Ford Flex
  • 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex EcoBoost - with Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex EcoBoost - without Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex non-EcoBoost - with Adaptive Cruise Control
  • 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex non-EcoBoost - without Adaptive Cruise Control


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4.8

3490 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 Bill, thanks for reaching out, although I'm sorry to hear about the circumstances. The Roadmaster Base Plate Kits # RM-524435-4 and # RM-524435-5 for your 2013 Ford Flex connect differently enough that the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard # RM-4000 unfortunately won't work with the direct-connect base plate kit. Instead, you'll need to use the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen # RM-4750. I know it won't be pleasant (I hate confrontations), but you're going to need to see if...
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  • Can 2014 Ford Flex Automatic Transmission be Towed on Roadmaster Tow Dolly?
    If your 2014 Ford Flex automatic is AWD you can flat tow it but unfortunately cannot dolly tow it. If your vehicle is front wheel drive, then you can dolly tow it or flat tow it with 4 wheels on the ground. The Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 is only rated for 4,250 lbs. We don't have a dolly that is large enough for this application, so I recommend flat towing it. If you are interested in flat towing your vehicle, I recommend the following parts: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base...
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    I can provide you a list of parts needed to flat tow your Ford Flex, utilizing some parts that you already have. You will need a Roadmaster # RM-524435-5 EZ-5 Base Plate Kit which is a confirmed fit for your Flex and will work with the Roadmaster # RM-422 Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain tow bar which you already have. You will also want the Roadmaster # RM-152-98146-7 Universal wiring kit for towed vehicles as well as the Roadmaster # RM-88400 Brake-Lite Relay Kit for towed vehicles....
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    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX2645 is a confirmed fit for both the 2013 and the 2014 models of the Ford Flex, all models, with or without Adaptive Cruise Control. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-524435-5, is also a confirmed fit for both the 2013 and the 2014 models of the Ford Flex, all models, with or without Adaptive Cruise Control. I rate each equivalent for ease of install but would lean toward the Roadmaster, # RM-524435-5, and match to a Roadmaster Nighthawk...
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  • Wiring Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2014 Ford Flex
    That is an excellent question. There are multiple options of wiring available for flat towing any vehicle and it can be really overwhelming when doing research. A lot of it stems from wiring kits being fairly universal so when a manufacturer comes out with a fit then it can technically be installed on multiple vehicles. For your 2014 Ford Flex I recommend using the Roadmaster Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 because it has the 7-Way that plugs into your motorhome but then it also has...
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  • Are Frame Holes Required To Install Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit On a 2018 Ford Flex
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    Great question, and the parts you listed are all indeed compatible with each other and fit your 2019 Ford Flex. And since the Nighthawk comes with the cord, as well as the wiring socket for your Flex, the only other thing you will need is the diode kit as well as a battery disconnect switch as your Flex does need its battery to be disconnected while you are flat towing. I'll list out all the parts you need to make ordering easier: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524435-5 -...
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  • Installation Comparison of Roadmaster and Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for Ford Flex
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  • Is There Base Plate Kit for 2013 Ford Flex that Doesn't Require Crossbar
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Ford Flex
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  • Does the Falcon 2 Tow Bar Connect to EZ5 Base Plates on a 2018 Ford Flex
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