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  1. Tow Bar Base Plate
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Tow Bar Base Plate

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Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 4414-3 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

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

Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use.


Features:

  • Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
  • Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Simple installation - no welding
    • Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • No crossbar needed - faster hookup and sleeker appearance
    • Crossbar not required because these direct-connect base plates are designed for strong, heavy-duty applications
  • Compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


Note: Direct-connect base plates will work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2. These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.


Direct-connect brackets do not require a crossbar because of the heavy-duty nature of your vehicle's frame. Thus, installation is simplified, the hookup process is faster, and the total appearance is enhanced.


Note: The EZ Hook safety cables included with Roadmaster's Sterling tow bars will not work with direct-connect base plates. These cables connect to an anchor plate on the Quick Disconnect crossbar, which will not be present when you are using these base plates.


The drawbars, or front arms, on the direct-connect base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with 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.



4414-3 Road Master MX Base Plate Kit

Item # 4414-3

Installation Details 4414-3 Installation instructions

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Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use.

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  • Can The 2012 Ford Escape XLS FWD Be Flat Towed
    According to the online owner's manual for a 2012 Ford Escape your XLS FWD is capable of being flat towed. I highly recommend reviewing your manual to ensure you follow all the steps listed to safely tow your vehicle. To flat tow your vehicle you will need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522. This tow bar features non-binding...
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  • Can 2008 Ford Escape be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
    The only models of a 2008 Ford Escape that can be flat towed are the manual transmission models. If it's a 2WD automatic transmission it can be towed on a dolly like # DM9713093 but if its a 4x4 with an automatic only option is a trailer. For flat towing components you'd need to start with a base plate kit like the part # 4414-3. 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...
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  • Tow Bar Recommendation for Use with Roadmaster MX Base Plate
    The Roadmaster base plate kit you have part # 4414-3 is an MX style base plate that does not require a crossbar. Because of that your Tracker part # RM-020 is not compatible with it. The most popular tow bar that is compatible is the Roadmaster Falcon part # RM-520. This is a great tow bar because it can store on the RV instead of the dinghy like the Tracker and because it has telescoping arms which make connection/disconnection easy even on uneven terrain.
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  • Recommended Complete Flat Tow Dinghy Tow System for 2011 Ford Escape
    For your 2011 Ford Escape, you will need base plates, tow bar, wiring, safety cables, supplemental braking, and high-low adapter. I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 4414-3 which is a custom fit for your vehicle and I suggest using Loctite # LT37420. Then I recommend using the RoadMaster Diode Kit # RM-15267 and safety cables # RM-643. This kit includes the tow bar, wiring, and safety cables. You may want to add the charge line # RM-156-25 to maintain...
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  • How Long Does it Take to Install Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
    Base plate kits are somewhat time consuming but they aren't too terribly long. I once asked our install guy that's been here forever how long to set aside for a base plate kit install and he said a "long afternoon" and you'd be good. I attached a link to the install instructions for this kit down below for you to check out as well to give you an idea.
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  • All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2009 Ford Escape
    Yes, per the owner's manual you can flat tow your 2009 Ford Escape; just be sure to follow the procedure outlined in the owner's manual. You'll need a number of things to flat tow your '09 Escape, which I'll go ahead and list out for you: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 4414-3 - Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-98146-7 - Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400 -...
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  • Can the Safety Cables on a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar be Used with MX Base Plates, 2011 Ford Escape
    According to Roadmaster on the MX style base plates, like # 4414-3, the safety chain anchor brackets for Sterling cables will not fit. To use these base plates with the Sterling tow bar, # RM-576, the Sterling cable anchors must be attached to the frame of the vehicle or welded to the receiver portion of the bracket. You may need to use some extensions, like # RM-650648-10, and connectors, like # RM-910022, in order to attach them to the vehicle frame. If you choose to have them welded,...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Ford Escape Behind Motorhome
    It sounds like you have Roadmaster motorhome-mounted tow bar and need compatible base plates for your 2011 Ford Escape. The two Roadmaster base plate kits we have for your Escape, kits # 4414-3 and # 4414-1, use a hitch-pin attachment system for securing their draw bars. The Blue Ox base plates # BX2605 use the twist-lock type. These three base plate products are shown on the linked page. Safe and legal flat towing requires a number of components in addition to the tow bar and base plates....
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  • Can A 2012 Ford Escape 4x4 Be Flat Towed?
    I went ahead and also looked into this, and yes you're right, you can absolutely flat tow your 2012 Ford Escape. With that being said, if you're interested in a flat tow setup, you are going to need: A base plate kit, Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 4414-3. This base plate kit is a custom fit kit that'll fit your 2012 Ford Escape, and will leave your car looking clean when not in use due to its hidden bracket design. The next thing you're going to need is a...
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  • Compatibility of Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar RM-520 with MX Base Plates 4414-3
    The Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 4414-3 is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Ford Escape (same car I drive, by the way) and it is fully compatible with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 motorhome-mounted tow bar # RM-520. Safe and legal flat towing requires a number of additional components, including safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, a supplementary braking system and usually a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level. Each of these items is detailed in the linked articles on flat towing.
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