Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2007 Chrysler Aspen
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This setup bolts right to the vehicle’s frame for a solid, heavy-duty connection point that can handle long hauls and tough towing conditions. The all-steel, computer-cut brackets spread the load evenly across the front end, while the black powder-coat finish keeps corrosion at bay. It’s made for the kind of confidence you want when logging thousands of miles behind a motorhome.
A big plus here is how tidy it looks once you unhook. The drawbars slip out with two pins, leaving behind brackets that are virtually invisible inside the grille area. No bulky crossbar or exposed metal—just a clean front end that stays protected from scrapes and shin bumps when you’re not set up to tow.
Because this kit doesn’t use a crossbar, connecting to your tow bar takes less time and fewer parts. The direct-connect design works with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch receiver, like the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2. Each arm slides in easily and secures with pins so you can get on the road without fussing over alignment or extra hardware.
Everything about this kit is made to install cleanly using standard tools. The frame brackets line up where they should, and no welding is needed. Hardware and instructions come in the box to make setup straightforward for anyone comfortable turning wrenches on their own vehicle. Once it’s bolted up, it’s a sturdy, ready-to-tow foundation you can rely on trip after trip.
Ratings & Reviews
This works perfect with my Roadmaster tow bar. It was a little difficult to install since I had to remove the front end of the Trailblazer, but with the good directions that came with it and some you tube videos made the installation easier.
Pathetic and just talking to Noah he states he will get to my issue later when he has time!! My car is on jacks all torn apart and I think Roadmaster gas misled advertising. This 523228-5 baseplate is NOT MADE FOR 2026 CHEVY TRAX!!!
It mounted up just as the instructions said it would. From previous research I was not surprised when some of the mounting did not align perfectly. Had to use a dremel tool to make it work. The product looks very sturdy from its design. I’m happy with it and look forward to RV traveling.
Awesome instructions! Install was fairly easy. Product is very high quality and solid construction. Thank you E Trailer!
Easy to install needed to replace some fasteners as they broke removing front grill was able to get them from Amazon cheap
This Road Master Direct connect base plate works perfectly for a 2020 ford transit cargo 250! Awesome service from etrailer as usual! The finished product can barely be seen through the front fascia!
Etrailer comes through again! This was a great savings as a used kit, but it was even better than the description online. I have installed (4) baseplates on and etrailer.com has given me great videos to watch and good instructions to follow. Couldn't be more pleased with the quality, service and delivery times.
Had these installed at Lester’s Automotive in Boerne,Texas…First class service all the way. Paul and his crew worked through lunch for over 4 hours to install these on our 2026 Ford Ranger. Also ran the wire and hooked up my auxiliary tow lights. The price for this was very reasonable and would highly recommend them for all r.v. needs even if not real close to the Boerne area. R.V park within reasonable distance if needed.
Fast service and just as described
Perfect Fit easy install
Great. Worked so well, I got the same for a second vehicle. Could not be more pleased.
Excellent did not have a problem installation was easy did it in one hour
Ease of install is nice.This is my second Jeep Grand Cherokee install
Great products and good prices with excellent customer service.
Could not ask for better service. We have been dealing with etrailer for quite some time and they have not let us down yet. Keep up the great work and look forward to using your company in the future.
The product arrived promptly and was complete and undamaged. The attaching the hitch instructions were quite good and complete. The prepping the vehicle instructions not as good. More instruction on how to removed trim pieces would have been helpful.
Received product very quickly. Have not yet installed but preleminary inspection revealed a quality product. As always, I have received excellent service and quality merchandise each and every time I have done business with etrailer. Will do an additional follow up after installation.
Fairly easy to install with good instructions. Nothing is 100% exact so you may need a pry bar here, or to wallow out a hole there. Do NOT tighten any bolt until ALL of them are started. Otherwise, a few hours of rolling around on the ground and knocked it out.
I had one of these base plate mounts for my 99 jeep Grand Cherokee, to pull behind my motorhome. My motorhome (Gasoline) pulls it like it is nothing. In fact I leave the rear window shade open to make sure it is still back there. It tracks well and is better than a trailer. That said, when I purchased my 2010 GC, I ordered the new baseplate for it before the week was out. These plates are very solid and almost invisible when not in use. Very good product for what I use it for.
Excellent fit, so much so you can't even see the receivers hidden under the bumper. Very well engineered product.
This baseplate was pretty easy to install. No modification to the vehicle were needed just removal of some parts and reinstalling parts. The thing I like the most is that its not visible when the arms are removed. So my wife’s Grand Cherokee still looks normal.this is an outstanding upgrade so we can tow which ever jeep we want to have as a toad.
Brooke M.
7/9/2025
That's great to hear, Paul :) Having options is always freeing. What other kind of Jeep do you have?
Brooke M.
7/11/2025
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Dennis
5/17/2017
These work very well, Ive had one on my Jeep GC toad for a few years now and it still works as good as it ever has.