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If you like your front end to stay clean when not towing, this kit makes that possible. The crossbar-style brackets sit far back for a supremely neat look, and once the removable drawbars are out, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. They mount within the grille area where they’re protected from scrapes and scuffs, keeping your setup looking stock and tidy.
Getting connected is simple with the twist-lock arms. Just insert the drawbars into the brackets and twist to lock them in place—built-in pull rings let you unlock and remove them just as easily. It’s a straightforward setup that saves time when you’re getting ready to tow or unhook for the night.
This base plate kit is designed to take on serious miles. The all-steel build is computer-cut for precision and strength, with a black powder coat finish that resists corrosion. The sturdy frame mounts provide solid attachment points for your tow bar and help distribute towing forces evenly across the chassis.
The kit includes full installation instructions and mounting hardware—no welding required. It’s built to bolt directly onto your vehicle’s frame, making it manageable for hands-on owners who like to handle their own installs. Once fitted, you’ve got a durable, long-term towing connection ready for road trips ahead.
This kit works seamlessly with Roadmaster tow bars when used with the quick-disconnect crossbar (part?# 910021-00?– sold separately). That compatibility keeps your setup consistent and easy to manage, letting you attach and release your tow bar confidently every time you hit the road.
Ratings & Reviews
Fit and finish is great, the illustration for what you trim on the bumper isn't great but otherwise pretty easy install (I ended up measuring between the mounts on the draw bar and just trimmed accordingly)
Overall the installation was great, however the process of drilling 3 - 1/2" holes in that little bumper that has a Rockwell Hardness of about 60, seems to be a bit over the top.The instructions are spot on, delivery was great, the quality of product was accurate. I am a happy boy!
Replaced same part that was damaged in a crash. I had used my original one for close to ten years without issue. Fast shipping from etrailer.
The Base plate kit is well made and came with all the necessary hardware.Installation is relatively straight forward. I did have to enlarge two of the holes that didn't quite line up. But overall I'd recommend it.
We towed our 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 3000 miles last year, this is an ideal setup, discreet when not in use, solid, and easy to get on/off. Very please with the support I received from Roadmaster as one of the bolt was missing, was sent super quickly.
Awesome delivery speed, and a well made base plate for my 2007 Element. Installation was a breeze (thanks to my son’s heated shop) and I had to do no cutting to make this fit. I had a Stowmaster tow bar that came with my RV and etrailer was able to steer me to the correct missing parts to make this a really affordable installation. Now to get out of this snow!
The #118-3 is a perfect fit on my 1995 Geo Tracker. When you pull off the removable arms you would never know they are there. The Quality is very good easy to put on all you have to do is drill 4 holes the tube on the base plate fits into the tube on the frame of the tracker and with the 2 bolts it is a solid fit. I was worried about the plate nut getting it inside of the frame but it went in easy when you put it over the frame tube and use a thin piece of metal to slide it in place. I’m very happy with it. I probably could of got it on without taking my bumper off but with only 4 bolts holding my bumper on it made it easier
Came quickly and is very high quality. Great directions/video from road master makes the installation step by step easy to follow.
Skill level is probably at the intermediate level depending on experience.
Bolted right up. Installation should be done with bumper on, as you can't fit the ends through the louvers without some convincing. Works great so far. Was able to use a Stowmaster 5000 with it.
Installation was a bit trying. Ended up looking very clean and almost invisible.
Using the tow bar worked super easy and our motorhome hardly noticed the Mini Cooper back there.
Very happy with your service-ordered Monday and got our Order wed the same week
First off, i'd like to say it went together great. Some of the pics took some studying, and I haven't figured out where I'm going to mount the break a way switch. Delivery was fast, I got it two days earlier than predicted.
Product works very well for towing our car.
Easy-to-use. Insrutions were thorough and easy to follow.
Tough for an old man (83) and his old man brother-in-law (77) to get it mounted, but we got it done so I am completely satisfied with the product!!
As usual, another excellent product from etrailer.com . I wanted to try to install it myself, but my wife didn't trust me(!). So I had a local body shop do it. They had never installed that part before, but with the great instructions I that came with the product, they did it.
Product was as advertised, installation was as well with the additional help of the You Tube video. Video was helpful for a first timer.
Installation instructions supplied, and website videos made installation very easy.........thnks.. order delivery very fast....thnks.
This is the third baseplate I have installed on a car. The instructions are very clear and the photos are helpful to see. Better instructions (or photos) on pulling the side bumper up and out will help keep the locking tabs from breaking on the upper front fender area. A very good product with my Falcon 2 towbar.
The Ez4 was went on while watching Video during each step. Used the 2012 Sonic Video. We were able to trim just enough without having to remove the ambient temp sensor. We are happy with the way it looks on the Sonic.
Great product and installation went very smoothly. Installed myself in about 2 hours. Fit perfectly and mounted easily to the car. My Stowmaster tow bar mounted right up to it. I deliver motor homes for a living and can already see how this setup is going to save me lots of time and aggravation over old fixed tow bar set-up I had previously.
The installation took me about 7 hours, the facia removal was tedious , between the installation videos and instructions, I performed the task. This bar has one con, the pull rings on the removal bars are flimsy , my first pull stretched one out. I’m sure trailer has a fix for this under warranty, I hope.
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Tom W.
1/27/2024
Working perfectly! Just wipe it down and spray a little WD40 on it every once in a while. Thing will probably last longer than I own the car.