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When you’re not towing, you’ll hardly notice this setup at all. The hidden bracket design keeps the front end looking clean, and the drawbars come off easily by pulling two pins. Once removed, the remaining brackets sit tucked away inside the grille where they stay protected from scrapes and scuffs. It’s a solid way to keep your bumper neat and free of bulky hardware when you’re driving around town.
These direct-connect brackets are computer-cut from all-steel for exceptional strength. The black powder coat finish resists corrosion and holds up against road grime and weather. The heavy-duty build gives confidence for long-distance towing without extra reinforcement pieces or welding.
Hooking up is quick because these base plates don’t need a crossbar. They’re made for strong, heavy-duty applications, so you just connect your tow bar right to the frame-mounted brackets. That means fewer parts to align, no bulky cross tube to handle, and a cleaner look up front.
The installation process is straightforward—no welding required. The kit includes instructions and mounting hardware so you can get it bolted in properly with basic tools. Once installed, it matches right up with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers like the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2.
This base plate kit fits easily into a full towing setup. It doesn’t use a hitch ball style connection but instead mates directly to compatible Roadmaster tow bars. While EZ Hook safety cables from Sterling tow bars won’t work with this design, standard safety cables attach normally for a secure setup that’s simple to maintain trip after trip.
Ratings & Reviews

Gwendolyn Y.
2/12/2025
Install looks great, Jeff! Do you have any plans of where you are going to go this season yet?

Jeff
2/12/2026
I’ve pulled the Chevy behind our motor home several times over a the last year. It has worked excellent. And when not in tow the tubing is barely noticeable.

Gwendolyn Y.
2/26/2026
Looks great, Mark! Where are you off to next?

Heather A.
4/10/2026
Wow great job Crystal! It looks great! Also, I couldn’t help but notice “Ski Express” on the car, that’s pretty cool. What kind of work do you do?


Mike L.
9/23/2026
Which trim is your 2026 Chevy Trax? Per Roadmaster, the # RM25EQ (523228-5) fits all trims of the 2026 Trax except the ACTIV trim....


David
8/2/2026
It’s been a great year. No problems with the base plate. Works great with my tow bar. Towed my trailblazer from Texas to North Dakota and back, and several short trips.


Gwendolyn Y.
4/18/2025
Wow, Bob! Thank you for such the detailed review and feedback about how your install went. I also appreciate all the photos you sent as well. I cant wait to hear about how your first tow goes and where you head off to.

Gwendolyn Y.
6/4/2025
Install for the base plate looks awesome, Joe! Unsure if you have a wiring kit yet but there are a few options so I'll go ahead share them with you here in case you don't yet. The most popular kit would be part # RM-15267. This can be difficult to install but it is the most reliable. I've also linked an install video for this kit. Something that still has an integrated look but easier to install I would go with part # RM-155. You do have to drill some holes into the back of the light housing, so if you're okay with doing that, this may be the better kit. Also included an install video for that kit as well. Hopefully the videos will help you get a good idea of how to run the wiring for your lights. Let me know if you have any questions after watching!
Helpful Links
tv-install-roadmaster-diode-kit-2007-honda-crv-rm-15267.aspx
tv-install-roadmaster-tail-light-wiring-kit-2010-honda-crv-rm-155.aspx

John
9/4/2026
After a year of towing my truck up and down the east coast with my motorcoach, I am very happy with this product. it looks as good as the day it was installed and works perfect


Brooke M.
6/9/2025
Glad to hear that, Alfredo! Happy to hear that your wife likes it, too. Way to go on pressing on and getting the install done! Would you have any advice or tips for anyone else looking to do the same install on their '25 Jeep Gladiator?
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Gary S.
6/19/2026
No issues at all. This is a solid piece of equipment.