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  1. Tow Bar Base Plate
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2018 Nissan GT-R
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM48GR
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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 RM48GR 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 - RM48GR

  • 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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    No, the tow hooks come off no matter what brand of base plate you use. This is extremely common amongst all trucks with flat towing set ups. That's a solid anchor point and attaching a base plate there hides it extremely well. You're going to want to stay away from the AT4X if you goal is to flat tow a 2023 GMC Canyon. None of the base plates work with that model. They make these trucks right next to our shop and the front ends on them look amazing but the base plates aren't compatible....
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    Hey Don, for your 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 you'd want the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit part # RM48GR which is a confirmed fit. Since you have a Blue Ox tow bar you would need the base plate adapter kit part # BX88178 to connect the two. It sounds like you have the braking system already taken care of so next you'd need a lighting solution like the diode kit part # RM-15267 and you'd be set in that regard.
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    Great question Jerry and you’re absolutely right to double-check before ordering! For your 2024 GMC Canyon, there are two different Roadmaster base plate kits available part #RM48GR and # RM56NQ. The difference comes down to the front bumper design. The # RM56NQ kit is made specifically for the AT4X AEV Edition, which has a unique off-road bumper that sits higher and has different mounting points than the other Canyon trims. Since your truck is the Elevation model, it does not have that...
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    Hey Dan, We can get your 2024 GMC Canyon AT4 set up to be flat towed behind your Fleetwood motorhome, and the best parts are going to be from Roadmaster because of their reliability and quality. There's going to be a lot of parts needed for your truck, so I'm going to go ahead and list them out for you to make it easier to order (also note this setup will work with the AT4 but not the AT4X version - there isn't one for the AT4X). - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate...
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  • How to Find Local Installers In New York
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