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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: 1415-1
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Base plate brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide fixed attachment points for your tow bar. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms part number 1415-1 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 - 1415-1

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Fixed arms create solid attachment points for safe, reliable towing behind your RV.
  • Built to Last: All-steel, computer-cut construction with black powder coat resists corrosion and wear.
  • Economical Strength: Crossbar-style design offers dependable towing performance at a budget-friendly price.
  • Stays Secure: Fixed-bar setup prevents arm removal for a permanently sturdy connection to your tow bar.
  • Simple Setup: Includes mounting hardware and instructions for a straightforward installation.
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Features to know about

Built for Solid, Reliable Towing: All-Steel, Fixed-Arm Design

When you’re setting up a dependable towing system, you want hardware that feels rock-solid. This base plate kit uses computer-cut, all-steel construction to deliver exceptional strength and a secure connection point for your tow bar. The fixed draw bars give it a straightforward, no-nonsense setup—nothing to remove or misplace when you’re ready to roll. It’s a sturdy piece that adds confidence every time you hook up for a long haul.

Made to Last: Black Powder Coat Finish That Resists Corrosion

Towing setups live through road grime, weather, and storage between trips. The black powder coat finish on this base plate stands up to all that. It fights off rust and corrosion while keeping the brackets looking clean and uniform over time. That layer of protection also helps the steel maintain its strength season after season.

A Precise Fit with the Right Gear: Custom Base Plates and Tow Bar Compatibility

There’s nothing more frustrating than hardware that doesn’t line up right. These custom base plates are built for a perfect fit with the specified vehicle frame points, so alignment and mounting stay true. The kit works with Roadmaster tow bars when paired with the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00, sold separately). That compatibility keeps your existing towing gear in play and makes sure everything connects exactly as intended.

Straightforward Setup: Instructions and Mounting Hardware Included

DIYers will appreciate how this kit comes ready for action. All the necessary mounting hardware is included, along with detailed instructions to walk you through the process. You can get everything bolted into place with standard tools and feel confident about how it all ties together once you’re done.

Specs

Construction and Design

  • Type: Crossbar-style base plates
  • Arm design: Fixed-bar design - front arms cannot be removed
  • Material: All-steel construction
  • Manufacturing process: Computer-cut for exceptional strength
  • Finish: Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Visibility: Visible

Compatibility

  • Compatible tow bars: Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Fitment: Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle

Included Components

  • Includes: Instructions and mounting hardware

Manufacturer Information

  • Manufacturer: Roadmaster
  • Made in: USA
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

1415-1 Road Master Standard Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 1415-1 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 1997 - 1997 Jeep TJ with standard factory bumper
  • 1997 - 1997 Jeep Wrangler with standard factory bumper



Ratings & Reviews

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Perfect fit for my 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ using a Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000.
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Worked perfectly for my application. No problems.
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Alan

5/13/2017

It has worked perfectly. I have towed my jeep behind the motorhome several times and had no problems at all.

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1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
This thing is a really frustrating. For $xxx it should be a lot better even from the beginning where people understand the install situation. It isn't really a bolt on as step one is cut and grind off the factory tow hook. This isn't mentioned by RM. The instructions are a joke - they mix up front and back all the while telling you to read the instructions closely. And the support is really frustrating. If you have 3 questions with photos, etc, they answer only one question per email. You should stop selling this unit until you install it with a video on some vans of maybe different years and maybe RM will listen to you and update their instructions and as far as I can tell so far the hardware needs at least some different hardware. Until then sell the RM Westy front bumper with Clevises already on it for about the same money.
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Sierra K.

11/20/2021

I spoke to my contact at Roadmaster and he said, as this kit is for vehicles 30 plus years old, it does not fit the new systems, verbiage, and formats that are currently used in installations. With this vehicle being an uncommonly flat towed vehicle as well, they are limited to the one vehicle that came into their shop, which was being the model to design the installation instructions. This can lead to little things not being detailed in the instructions.

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1989 Jeep Cherokee
Very easy to install and well built product. Instructions made the job go smoothly. With the tight tolerance on the backing plate bolt spacing, I had to do a small amount of filing on the 1989 Jeep Cherokee frame holes so that the plates would slide easily through. Other than that, no real problems. As mentioned in the instructions, I had to cut small sections out of the top and bottom of the bumper for the new brackets but the install looks really clean.
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installed the tow brackets per the instructions - the pictures in the instructions were small and weren't real helpful so I contacted Customer Service which sent me detailed photos of an installation on a similar vehicle - helped a lot! Thanks! Within a week we were off on a cross country trip down to Mexico, put on 6000 miles and then retorqed the bracket bolts. This is a good product, easy to use, and we've used it pretty hard - no problems so far!
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1987 Suzuki Samurai
Remove bumper and front wheels. Bracket B is the only hole to be drilled for installing. Bracket C bolts thru existing steering box bolt hole. Bracket E bolts from main bar A to existing rigging eye in your samurai to anchor and secure the base plate. (See pictures) hope this helps. Only negative for me is the base plate sticks out in front instead of below bumper. All parts needed for installation where in the box.
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Did have to cut off factory tow hook with a hack saw. Straight forward install otherwise and good quality.
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David

10/21/2021

Towed it several times and still works great, no problems.

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Everything is perfect! There was no problem with fit, durability or quality! I am very happy with the products you sent me!
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Bob

8/26/2025

It’s been great. I only use it to tow my huntn’ rig and never a problem. I’m 87 now and can load and unload by myself.

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The product fits perfectly. Installation is somewhat easy except drilling the opening on the frame. The arms are holding down very strong, good quality.
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I finally have my parts today,I waited 5 Days but I Guess that's How It Is.The Set up was Not Hard at all,I had all the parts to Install it ,And Yes I will buy Again if I Need something else!
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2002 Saturn S Series
High Quality Product. Install instructions don't go into enough detail in step by step. A little vague for the Non-Expert installer. Nut Plates provided for rear mounting bolts are wider than the holes available in sub-frame for install. Had to mill sides of pads to get them into the frame for install. No instructions or fish wires to get them into place. Had to manufacture own fish wire system to get the plates in place for install. Once mods were completed and hardware designed and built, installation was pretty much straight forward. I would not consider this kit for a novice installer. Sorry I didn't take pictures of the "wide" nut plate situation and my redesign (width reduction)
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Bob

1/13/2019

Install completed and many miles of care free towing behind our motorhome. Fixes suggested made for a simple install. Should be incorporated in future kits. I wont charge for the redesign. :+~ I spent my working life as a mechanical designer builder for a major industrial equipment company.

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The product was received as expected. The brackets aligned with all points and bolted up first time. The hardware was great, except two lock washer short (but not a problem as I had extras in my parts bins) and double the number of flat washers (extras for the next project). But is was great to have all optional bolts, washers and nuts supplied. Instructions were easy to follow and complete with one excepting. I need a bracket part from the old brackets and that was not included in the instructions, but was clear as I aligned everything in the pre assembly.
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Jim K.

7/1/2014

The brackets have performed as expected, no problems or concerns.

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A little scary at first but went on my Geo Tracker easily. Extremely solid once installed. Made the tow from CA to Ohio a breeze. I did have to make some adapters to fit my towbar but that's not the fault of your product.
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Ed

9/6/2021

Still on my Tracker, ready to rock & roll whenever I need it.

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Suzuki Samurai
made strong took about 3 hours my tow hooks on my suzuki samural were bent out so that slow me down a bit i used 5 pound sledge out bang them straight then bolts went in i turn the front wheels to the right so to drill the hole in the frame used small bit then went for larger one work out well follow direction they did work but lacking illustration .works good
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Rick N.

8/2/2015

Its good works well

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Delivery of the products was EXTREMELY fast.
The installation instructions referred to a page with adjustment instructions but the page was not included and I couldn't find the missing page on-line either. Installation was a bit more complicated than I thought it was going to be.
Very sturdy product. It should do a great job for me.
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Gary

3/3/2019

The base plates worked perfectly

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1998 Saturn S Series
Very happy with the service I received, and so pleased with the base plate easy to install. Pics soon. Thank you etrailer
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Jerry

7/1/2019

I am very pleased with the baseplate and tow bar, I have had zero problems with any of it , so glad I chose etrailer

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The Real Story - The real story regarding what it takes to install the base is that it takes about 4 hours and . .

- You will need a small sledge hammer to pound the unit into the frame cross tube such that the attach points are solid against the frame and align properly at the center point bottom of the frame.

- You will need to remove the wheels to gain access to the side of the vehicle’s frame for drilling the attach points.

- You may need to jack the car up for ground clearance, to drill the bottom hole.

- I had to cut an access hole through the bumper cover to get the backing plate into the frame channel.

- You will need to pry off the frame mud guard, if your car has one.

- You may need to make a ruler like metal shim to hold the back plate while you screw the bottom bolt.

- A 6 ft pole lever is needed to force the front of the base down and thereby pivot the back flange up to align it to the slot like hole in the frame. This area is critical so make sure the hole you drill is match centered!!

- Drill small attach point holes first to make sure you have sufficient clearance on the back side, for the large washers and proper hole alignment with the base flange

- If it all goes well . . plan on a 4 hour job.

- The base is a real beast and could haul a Mac Truck!

- It is by far the easiest base to install, of any I evaluated.

- Would you recommend etrailer.com to a friend? Oh hell yes!
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Volvo Cross Country
This is an excellent, strong product, that fit my older model Honda CRV perfectly. We just drove cross country. Combined with a basic rigid tow bar, this is a reliable, economic light vehicle tow set up, just be sure your hitch is at the correct height so the tow bar is level, otherwise you will have twisting problems in tight turns.
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I purchased a 'tow package' for my Jeep so I could pull it behind my motorhome, along with a trailer hitch for the Jeep.

All products fit perfectly, and were easy to install. We traveled about 6K miles, and did not have an issue.

Thanks!
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I received the "Classic" base plate kit (model 1528-1) for my 2000 Honda CRV about a week ago, but just had it installed by a local mechanic. Prior to installation, I inspected the package contents, and found it to contain all of the required parts. The material from which the parts were manufactured appear to be somewhat heavier and more substantial than I anticipated. The fit to my car frame was very good, and although the attachment points on this model are not the quick-release design, they are not overly obvious. I can't speak concerning performance, as we haven't had occasion to actually use it yet.
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Honda Pilot
Product was as advertised. It arrived earlier than expected. The installation instructions were simple and easy to follow. The install had no problems. You need to center punch where you are going
to drill because the surface to be drilled is not flat. You need to drill a pilot hole to ease drilling the larger hole.
On the my '93 Ranger Splash the bumper came off with only the removal of 4 easy to reach nuts. A wrench is not required on the bolts as they were welded to a metal strip between them that made re-installation simple. The plastic air-dam on the bottom of the bumper can be removed easily to cut holes for the base plate to extend thru. Don't replace it until the bumper has been re-installed.
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Well made , heavy duty construction. Easy to install following instructions. Hardest part was drilling the holes, but that wasn't bad. With these, and the roadmaster towbar, and safety cables, I know my Tracker will still be there when I arrive!
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Volvo Cross Country
Great base plate. 1988 Samurai. It took some work to make it fit, but its solid, maybe overkill. Your not going to worry about it while towing your Samurai cross country. As always you can count on etrailer for fast shipping.
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Very well made. Easily put together with decent instructions. Etrailer.com a perfect partner for an RVer.
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Glen C.

4/20/2015

After about one year and 8,000 miles of use...,,Perfect.

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I received the Towbar and brackets complete this morning. During the interim I tried to get the bumper off to put onto my drill press once it arrives. A the Torx screws were rustlocked onto the Jeep and created a massive amount of pull to get off. First they didn't budge so I heated the screw to 700 degrees using a soldering gun (torch would also work) then I soaked for two days using WD40. To get the T55s to turn required taking the handle off the floor jack to and place the handle of my 1/2in ratchet in the handle. It worked -Just a note you will struggle with getting the bumper off. Once out and the bumper is off, put the screws in upside down about 3 threads and pour WD40 to soak in the hole.
This will help you later in re-installing. Use the brackets as a template using whiteout and draw a line thru the center. You will need to start with a small still 1/2 then 3/8 then 1/2 and finally 17/32 to mount. Its easier to control the walking small bit with a centerpunch.

Just a little tip to help out with the product. Biggest drawback with the bar is you cant back up (reverse thrust on the bar). Unhook and turn around then rehook. This happens where turnarounds are required and no space to make a turnaround.

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