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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
Part Number: 425-1
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Retail:$632.50
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2012 Gulf Stream Trailmaster Travel Trailer
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 425-1
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Ready for Flat Towing: Provides solid frame-mounted points so you can securely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
- Built to Last: Computer-cut, all-steel construction with a black powder coat resists corrosion and wear.
- Reliable Hold: Fixed-bar design keeps the tow arms permanently attached for consistent towing strength.
- Balanced Performance: Crossbar-style setup helps distribute stress evenly across the front frame.
- Easy Connection: Works with Roadmaster tow bars when used with quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00, sold separately).
Features to know about
Built for Solid Towing Strength: All-Steel, Computer-Cut Construction
When you’re racking up miles behind the motorhome, you want hardware that can handle the pull. This base plate kit uses all-steel, computer-cut brackets that bolt directly to the frame for a tight, secure fit. The precision construction spreads towing forces evenly, keeping everything steady mile after mile.
Dependable and Long-Lasting: Black Powder Coat Finish
Towing gear lives hard on the road, so corrosion resistance matters. The black powder coat finish keeps the steel protected from chips and rust while maintaining a clean look up front. It’s a setup that stays solid and ready no matter where your travels take you.
Simple Setup You Can Count On: Fixed-Bar Design and Included Hardware
Sometimes simple is better. The fixed draw bars don’t remove, which means fewer parts to keep track of and a strong, consistent connection every time you hook up. The kit comes with detailed instructions and all mounting hardware so you can get it bolted on and ready to tow without hunting for extra pieces.
Works Seamlessly with Your Roadmaster Tow Bar: Crossbar-Style Compatibility
Already using a Roadmaster tow bar? This kit is built for it. It connects through the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 – sold separately), giving you the same reliable hookup Roadmaster systems are known for. That means easy alignment at the campsite and smooth connection every time you’re ready to roll.
Specs
Construction and Design
- Type: Crossbar-style base plates
- Design: Fixed-bar design - front arms cannot be removed
- Material: All-steel construction
- Manufacturing Process: Computer-cut
- Finish: Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
Compatibility
- Compatible Tow Bars: Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
Included Components
- Included: Instructions and mounting hardware
Origin and Warranty
- Made in: USA
- Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
425-1 Road Master Standard Base Plate Kit
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1992 - 1993 Ford Bronco excluding XLT and Eddie Bauer
- 1992 - 1996 Ford F-150 excluding 4.6L Engine
- 1993 - 1995 Ford F-150 excluding 4.6L Engine and Lightning
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
171 reviews
by:
Ralph W.
12/13/2014
1996
Ford
F-150
my opinion is this product will do what it's supposed to , It's not perfect, but it's heavy duty. I was disappointed with the bolts and nuts that were furnished. Not having self locking nuts. It went on in the time aloted. It took two of us. I would recommend it to a friend.
by:
WS
11/15/2021
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.
by:
David K
04/25/2018
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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Kevin
09/03/2019
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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Steve
04/30/2023
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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Ray P
06/27/2023
Perfect fit for my 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ using a Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000.
by:
David
09/15/2020
Did have to cut off factory tow hook with a hack saw. Straight forward install otherwise and good quality.
David
10/21/2021
Towed it several times and still works great, no problems.
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Bob
08/25/2024
Everything is perfect! There was no problem with fit, durability or quality! I am very happy with the products you sent me!
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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Edward Tan
03/14/2014
The product fits perfectly. Installation is somewhat easy except drilling the opening on the frame. The arms are holding down very strong, good quality.
by:
Luis
06/10/2020
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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Robert
01/12/2018
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)
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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Jim K
07/01/2013
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.
Jim K.
7/1/2014
The brackets have performed as expected, no problems or concerns.
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Ed
09/05/2020
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.
Ed
9/6/2021
Still on my Tracker, ready to rock & roll whenever I need it.
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rick /ny
08/02/2014
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
Rick N.
8/2/2015
Its good works well
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Gary
03/03/2018
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.
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.
Gary
3/3/2019
The base plates worked perfectly
by:
Joe Mechanical Engineer
06/24/2014
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!
- 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!
by:
Jerry
06/09/2018
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
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
by:
Stu O Guinn
06/25/2016
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.
by:
Vince
01/24/2018
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!
All products fit perfectly, and were easy to install. We traveled about 6K miles, and did not have an issue.
Thanks!
by:
Tim G
11/07/2014
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.
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.
by:
Jerry D.
06/23/2014
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!
by:
Scott
11/20/2017
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.
by:
Glen C.
04/20/2014
Very well made. Easily put together with decent instructions. Etrailer.com a perfect partner for an RVer.
Glen C.
4/20/2015
After about one year and 8,000 miles of use...,,Perfect.
by:
John H
03/17/2015
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.
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.
by:
John B
07/14/2021
This base plate kit is working fine on my 1996 Geo Tracker. Tow it behind my Class C motorhome and it is working out great.
Keep up the good work etrailer!
Keep up the good work etrailer!
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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.