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FITS 2009 Ford Ranger
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 477-5
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$525.00
Tow Bar Base Plate
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2009 Ford Ranger

XL and XLT - 2 Wheel Drive

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2009 Ford Ranger - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Hitch Pin Attachment
  • Partially Hidden

The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your Ford Ranger's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.


Features:

  • Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
    • Improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
  • 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 tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


The square drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with hitch pins. 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.



477-5 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit

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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.

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See what our Experts say about this Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Can a 2011 Ford Ranger be Flat Towed and Parts Needed to do so
    I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2011 Ford Ranger and it looks like on page 149 that you can flat tow it if you have a manual transmission. If you have a 4WD with the automatic transmission then you can purchase an accessory from your local Ford dealer. If you have a 2WD automatic then you need to tow it with all 4 wheels off of the ground. Be sure to verify this and any specific instructions on flat towing in your copy of the owner's manual. For a 4WD...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Ford Ranger Behind a Motor Home
    If your 2006 Ford Ranger is an XL or XLT then use # 483-1 for base plates. Use # 477-1 if it's a Sport model or # 477-5 for the STX. All of these sets are compatible with the Blackhawk 2 tow bar # RM-422 The tow bar is rated for 10,000 pounds. You will also need safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For safety cables use # BX88196, rated for 7,500 pounds. For lighting you can use a simple magnetic light kit # TLL21RK. Most states now require a supplemental braking system...
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  • Is 2007 Ford Ranger 2WD with Manual Transmission Flat Towable and What Parts are Needed
    Everything I was able to find on your 2007 Ford Ranger 2WD manual transmission is that it is flat-towable. Also worth mentioning is that the owners manual for the vehicle is the final word on this matter. If the owners manual says it's fine then you are totally fine. First thing you'll need is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Crossbar kit part # 477-5 so you are definitely on the right track. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Ford Ranger with Manual Transmission
    Yes, I did some checking and your 2011 Ford Ranger with a manual transmission can be flat towed as-is. You'll need to check the owners manual though for the correct procedures on this. You should be able to just put it in neutral though. For a base plate kit you'll want the part # 477-1 for if you have a 4WD or Sport 2WD. Then if you have an XL or XLT 2 wheel drive you'll want the part # 477-5. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Ford Ranger 4 Wheel Drive
    For a base plate kit for your 2010 Ford Ranger you would want the Roadmaster XL Kit part # 477-1. This would work well with your Roadmaster Stowmaster Tow Bar part # RM-501. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Ford Ranger 2WD Manual Transmission
    We have the correct parts you'd need to flat tow your 2011 Ford Ranger 2WD. The correct base plate will be the part # 477-5 which attaches to the vehicle frame and provides the connection point for the tow bar. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2010 Ford Ranger
    I would be happy to help you. In order to flat tow your 2010 Ford Ranger behind your 2013 Coachman Encounter you are going to need a high low adapter, tow bar and safety cables, base plate kit, wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. The braking system is required by law in most states and Canada no matter how big your motorhome is. Tow Bar - The most popular compatible tow bar is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 item # RM-520. For safety cables you can use item # RM-643. The coiled...
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  • Install Instruction Guide for Roadmaster Baseplate 477-5
    While we don't have an install video for the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 477-5 (yet), I did attach a link to this page of the install instructions for the kit that have color pictures for each step and are very detailed.
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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2007 Ford Ranger XLT 2-Wheel Drive
    According to the owners manual for your 2007 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0 2 wheel drive you can flat tow your Ranger. If you have a manual transmission you are able to tow an unlimited distance but Ford recommends a maximum speed limit of 55mph. If you have an automatic transmission you are limited to 35mph and a maximum distance of 50 miles. To increase the distance and towing speed you are able to remove the driveshaft but Ford recommends having this done at a dealer since transmission fluid could...
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  • What Parts Are Needed to Tow a 2008 Ford Ranger using Base Plate Kit # 477-5
    The Roadmaster Tracker tow bar, part # RM-020 will fit any RoadMaster XL, EZ and standard style base-plate kits. The kit you chose for your Ranger, part # 477-5, is an XL sytle bracket so it will work fine with the Tracker towbar. The Tracker tow bar is rated for 5,000 lbs. As long as your Ranger is under 5,000 pounds, everything will work fine. You have two basic options when wiring. You can use a magnetic or clip on kit that you would put on your Ranger like part # RM-2120 or # RM-2120....
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Components Compatible with 2011 Ford Ranger 2WD
    The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 477-5 is the correct fit for your 2011 Ford Ranger 2WD and is compatible with the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 or the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. You will also want the safety cables # RM-643. Then for your wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267, the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional # BLU37TR, and the Roadmaster Brake-Lite...
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  • Will The Older Roadmaster Explorer Tow Bar fit Base Plates for a 2010 Ford Ranger
    We can work the problem backwards and get it all sorted out. The proper base plates for your Ranger are the Roadmaster XL style, part # 477-5. The XL plates are compatible with most of the Roadmaster tow bars. I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster and the tow bar will bolt up. It is an old design, but it is a strong tow bar and if cared for can last a long time. Because it is an older, basic design, it does not have a lot of the functions of the newer bars, but that is also why it lasts...
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  • Pintle Hook Tow Bar that Can be Used with 2010 Ford Ranger with Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
    The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 477-5 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Ford Ranger and is perfectly compatible with the Roadmaster Stowmaster tow bar part # RM-581 as well.
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch and Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Ford Ranger 2-Wheel Drive
    Curt front mount hitch # C31063 will fit 2-wheel drive models of the 2008 Ford Ranger unless manufactured in a Canadian assembly plant. A front mount trailer hitch does not replace the need for base plates to flat tow a vehicle. Flat towing requires 2 attachment points on the vehicle, not a single one like a hitch would offer. For base plates, if you have a Sport model use # 477-1. For an XL or XLT 2-wheel drive, use # 477-5. For a compatible tow bar you can use any Roadmaster tow bar,...
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  • Moving Base Plate Kit from One Vehicle to Another
    A vehicle base plate kit is designed and engineered to fit a specific vehicle. I am sorry to say that the base plate kit from your 2000 Wrangler will not fit on your Colorado. As long as your Colorado is not an Extreme or Z71 model, you can use the # 3122-1 base plate kit. I have linked you to several of our flat towing FAQ articles that you might find helpful.
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  • Recommend Base Plate Kit for 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport That Is Compatible With Stowmaster Tow Bar
    The base plates for towing behind a motor home are different for the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Cherokee models. For your 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport, we have two different base plate kits that will fit your vehicle. The base plates that will fit your vehicle are the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms, part # 1418-3 and the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part # 1418-1. I would recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 1418-1, because of the removable arms....
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2010 Ford Ranger
    For supplemental braking for your 2010 Ford Ranger with a tow vehicle with power assist hydraulic brakes you would want the part # RM-9060 which has been confirmed as a fit by Roadmaster. The recommended seat adapter is part # RM-88151 so that you wouldn't have to make your own adapter. For a magnetic set of lights to attach to the rear of your Ranger you could use the Hopkins part # C6304. You will also need a base plate kit, tow bar and safety cables. For a base plate you would want...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Ford Ranger with a 1989 Lazy Days Motorhome
    You will need a custom base plate kit designed specifically to work on your 2011 Ford Ranger. If you have 4WD model or a Sport 2WD model you would want the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 477-1. If you have an XL or XLT 2WD model you would want the part # 477-5. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables...
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  • How Does Roadmaster RM-520 Falcon 2 Tow Bar Attach to 477-5 Base Plate Kit on 2011 Ford Ranger
    Thanks for sending the photo, that was super helpful. It looks like you're missing the crossbar of your # RM-520 Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar. The crossbar/quick disconnect is what attaches to the draw bars of the # 477-5 base plate kit. For a replacement crossbar, you'll need part # 910021-00. The linked installation instructions/owner's manual for the # RM-520 Falcon 2 tow bar will show how everything fits together.
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  • Does Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 477-5 Fit Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
    Yes the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 477-5 that you referenced does fit and connect directly to the Roadmaster Falcon 2 part # RM-520 that you have.
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