Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # RM-521424-5
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Roadmaster Base Plates - RM-521424-5
- 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 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 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.
521424-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1997 - 2006 Jeep TJ Double tube bumper
- 1997 - 2006 Jeep TJ with standard factory bumper
- 1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler Double tube bumper
- 1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler with standard factory bumper
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-521424-5
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1179 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: Bobby06/19/2020
I ordered this Roadmaster tow plate to flat tow my Jeep Wrangler behind my motorhome. Katherine B at etrailer was very helpful in assuring the tow plate was the part I needed. The tow plate arrived in a few days and I installed it myself. It was an easy installation. The tow plate is sturdy and well built and fits nicely under the front bumper. Thank you etrailer and especially Katherine B. Now I have to decide on the type of braking system for my towed Jeep.
Comments
Still performing well. No issues.
Bobby U - 06/20/2021by: Tom B05/08/2018
2003 Jeep Wrangler
I was amazed at how easy it was to install on my 15 year old Wrangler-the mounting instructions were very clear and it fit perfectly! Also impressed with the fast free shipping!
by: Michael05/29/2022
Jeep
Awesome piece of equipment makes hooking up my jeep to motor home
by: Stephen07/13/2022
Easy to install and works great
by: Peggy08/23/2019
1999 Jeep Wrangler
The quick connect pins on this base plate were easy to use and made hooking up and unhooking a breeze. The base plate was easy to install on our 1999 Jeep Wrangler. Worked great with the tow bar we chose.
Comments
the based plates work great with the tow bar. EAsy to remove and put on. Love them!
Peggy S - 08/24/2020by: Robert08/22/2020
thought the over all designee and quality of the base plate is great, your shipping of the part was not to the standard I was expecting and resulted in one of the safety tabs getting bent a bit see photos. not a major problem but not what I expected from etrailer
by: William06/16/2022
Great product. No problems !
by: Ryc06/09/2022
I received the product as promised and on time
by: Ronald05/23/2021
Easy to install, drill two holes, six bolts, done.
by: Jerald07/20/2021
Great to deal with you. Parts arrived as stated. Got it installed. Only problem was getting the steering box lined up properly. Took it loose when I removed the old brackets.
by: Steve 07/25/2021
Installed this myself on my vehicle. Needed to drill one hole in the process. Overall very easy to install and fits the vehicle great. I like that it is almost not visible when not in use and arms are removed.
by: Jim12/10/2021
Excellent. Easy to put on my 2001 Jeep. Working with u all I was able to take pictures of my keep and you all got me the exact model I needed. Customer support second to none. Thank you
by: Doug 01/07/2022
Setup was just as stated
by: Randy 07/02/2021
Jeep
Just got it delivered an hour ago. Looks complete, so I will install it in the morning. So we can tow the Jeep and canoe for our camping trip this weekend.
by: James03/09/2019
Thanks I received the order and already mounted the tow bar bracket. Was very easy. I will send a picture once it’s wired up.
by: Steve 10/09/2019
2004 Jeep Wrangler
Fit my 2004 Wrangler perfectly. Some drilling required but not bad. And I'm 65 years old. Etrailer is great!
by: Tennessee Tom08/17/2016
The bracket was of obviouly excellent construction with a good finish. The accompanying hardware and installation instructions were exceptional. All that was needed was included and carefully explained.
by: Robert Van Blarcom08/07/2017
Jeep Wrangler
All went well installing the base plate on my jeep wrangler.
by: Emanuel 04/27/2020
Great products, service & shipping 3 days door to door just as ordered
by: Terry 02/25/2021
Comments
Still very good and I am happy with this performance.
Terry - 02/26/2022by: Diana 04/17/2021
1997 Jeep Wrangler
Easy install.
by: Robert03/05/2022
Love it
by: Thomas 10/28/2020
Looks good arrived in good shape. UPS s ucks.
by: Michael04/01/2018
2017 Honda CR-V
Perfect
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