Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Twist Lock Attachment
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 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited'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
- Pins to connect base plate to the tow bar (RM-910029) are sold separately
- 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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-521453-5
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2024 Customer 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.by: Jay12/30/2023
Installed on my 2020 jeep jl sport s with factory plastic bumper and plastic rock guard. Shane’s video was very helpful but I did not like how the metal plate behind the rock guard was cut away and how the rock guard had two big cut outs so I did some modifications. I cut two slots in the metal bracket and added angle brackets for extra support. As a result i did not use the supplied brackets for the rock guard. I created a template for the rock guard which resulted in two small cut outs. A lot of extra time but i am retired so time is relative. I think it looks great.
by: John11/01/2023
GMC Terrain
I bought this base plate kit for my 2022 Jeep Rubicon Gladiator so I could flat tow behind my class a motor home with a Roadmaster Falcon all terrain non binding tow bar. The instructions were easy to follow and went smoothly except drilling the holes. That was my fault because I was using a dull drill bit. See attached photo
by: Bruce07/01/2023
Well made, easy to install (provided you use one of etrailer's videos to install it!), non obtrusive. Fits well on my Jeep Wrangler. Just an overall great product!
by: Glenn 01/27/2024
2020 Jeep Wrangler
Awesome product and great installation instructions. When the draw bar attachments are removed this base plate is barely seen. Highly recommended.
by: Krzysztof02/24/2023
Ram 4500
Perfect fitment and easy installation. Worked out great with our aftermarket bumper. Had to make small modifications but couldn’t be happier. Did a 4500 mile trip right after and paired up great with the falcon 2! I couldn’t believe how fast the shipping was! Thank you etrailer!
by: George 02/08/2024
2024 Jeep Wrangler
Perfect fit. So clean and it has great usability. I am more than satisfied with this wonderful Base Plate.
by: Michael R08/14/2022
Well made, easy install following the instruction sheet and etrailer's video. The only problem is that they recommended a 9/16 drill bit which was hard to find for a 3/8 drill and the one that I did buy for $18 would not drill the holes. I ended up using a good 1/2 drill bit that I had and the holes were fine. Installed on 2022 Wrangler.
by: George 02/04/2024
2021 Jeep Wrangler
Piece of Cake to install. Video is excellent but some models of Jeep Wrangler are slightly different so pay attention to all the instructions from Roadmaster. in particular, the support for the plastic rock guard is different than those for the metal one.
by: James 03/26/2024
2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Second set on second Jeep, Solid connection, and easy to install, like the removable arms when stowed
by: Steve 03/04/2024
Installed, All parts came in the kit, everything fit well.
by: Joseph 04/30/2024
2021 JeepWrangler Unlimited
Great to work with. Would definitely recommend Etrailer.
by: David12/02/2022
They look great. Very easy to install great directions and the DIY video made it simple to install. With a twist the tow arms can be added or removed for storage when not in use.
Very satisfied
by: Sam J04/14/2022
Everything installed perfectly and the instructions where clear. I didn't care for the instruction to cut up the metal rock guard for the crossbar, but otherwise am pleased with the installation result.
We have since travelled 1,200 miles with this set up connected to a Nighthawk tow bar, and are 100% happy with the performance, and are especially pleased with the ease of connection and disconnection.
by: Steve03/13/2022
Roadmaster system is top notch. Installation was not bad. Getting bumper to line up with holes in new bracket was difficult, due to very tight tolerance. We have towed 4 down over 4,000 miles with this set up, no issues at all. Towing 4 down is the only way to go!!
by: Rich11/19/2020
This is our 2nd tow vehicle with the road master product all is well
Not hooked up but ready to go!
Rich
11/20/2021
All is working as it should No problems
by: Steven01/22/2020
Installed just like the videos described and comes with all the hardware needed to complete the installation. There is a hole you will need to measure and mark that the video did not cover.
by: Lawrence12/23/2019
These base plates fit perfect! I have an aftermarket bumper manufactured by Rugged Ridge so some slight modifications had to be made to the winch mounting plate. This consisted of elongating to frame rail holes and adding an additional hole for the top bolts on the base plate. The inside tabs for the winch plate had to be cut back 3/16” in order to fit inside the Roadmaster base plate brackets. It was a tight fit but with some persuasion the winch plate was installed. Looks great!
by: John06/05/2020
I installed the tow brackets on my new 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The instructions were excellent. I had no difficulty installing except I failed to follow one instruction to use supplied bolts to reattach part of the Rock Guard Mount. I used the factory bolts which were slightly larger causing interference with my locking mechanism. Maybe a note on that step would be warranted to make sure folks do not make my mistake which resulted in me basically doing the job twice. Tackle the brakes next.
by: Terry09/09/2022
Installation was very simple. Instructions were easy enough to follow. I have an aftermarket Quadratic bumper and they look great. I had to do a little of my own measuring to cut the steel. But easy to install.
by: Cody05/05/2023
Very easy to install and to use. Would definitely recommend it to others.
by: James 10/03/2023
2022 Jeep Wrangler
Easy to follow instructions.
by: Bill10/08/2023
I had to go pick up this package. I drove 30 miles to pick it up. The box is open. I hope parts are not lost.
by: Steve07/15/2023
Everything was supposed to come next week, but came three days early. Very excited to get this installed on the jeep wrangler.I even got ducked!?? Thank you etrailer
by: Rick 05/22/2023
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Everything was pretty good, except the instruction paperwork stopped after disassemble. Even though assembly was fairly straight forward it would be nice to have something to check installations steps.
by: James 09/14/2023
Jeep
Great for towing jeep behind the truck
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8/14/2023
Still working great after a year and 4,000 miles.