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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 4427-1A

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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 4427-1A 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 - 4427-1A

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Ready for Flat Towing: Provides strong frame-mounted points to connect your tow bar securely.
Blends In When Not Towing: Removable drawbars leave brackets nearly invisible for a clean look.
Built to Last: Computer-cut all-steel construction with black powder coat resists corrosion.
Simple to Use: Square drawbars attach with two hitch pins for quick mount and removal.
Easy DIY Install: Bolts on with included hardware—no welding required for setup.

Features to know about

Clean Front End When You’re Not Towing: Hidden Bracket Design with Removable Arms

When you’re done towing and want your vehicle to look factory fresh again, this setup makes that easy. The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to the frame, and the square drawbars come off in seconds—just pull two hitch pins and slide them out. Once removed, the remaining mounts are tucked away inside the grille where they’re practically invisible and protected from scrapes and scuffs.

Built for Strength and Long Miles: All-Steel Construction with Durable Finish

This kit is made from computer-cut, all-steel components for precise fit and dependable towing strength. The black powder coat finish resists corrosion and keeps it looking good through long hauls and rough weather. It’s a setup you can rely on for thousands of miles of steady towing without worrying about flex or fatigue.

Straightforward Setup: Bolt-On Install with No Welding Required

Getting it mounted doesn’t require any welding or complicated fabrication. The base plates are custom-fit so the brackets line up correctly with the frame, and all hardware and instructions are included for a direct bolt-on installation. It’s a straightforward job that’s well within reach for anyone comfortable with tools.

Keeps Your Current Tow Gear in Play: Compatible with Roadmaster Tow Bars

If you already use Roadmaster tow bars, you can keep your existing setup going strong. This kit works with Roadmaster tow bars when paired with the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00, sold separately). That way, you can build on what you have instead of starting over from scratch, keeping your system consistent across vehicles.

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Construction and Design

Bracket style: Crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to the vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for the tow bar
Drawbar removal: Visible portions of the brackets can be removed when not towing; drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
Design advantage: Hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
Material: Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
Finish: Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
Installation: Simple installation - no welding required
Fitment: Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
Tow bar compatibility: Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
Mounting hardware: Instructions and mounting hardware included
Country of origin: Made in the USA
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Dimensions

Receiver openings height (from ground): 21-1/2 inches (on applicable 2011-2015 Ford Explorer models)

Visibility and Protection

Aesthetic design: Once the drawbars have been removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible
Mounting location: On most automobiles, the brackets are mounted within the grille where they remain unseen and protected from scrapes and scuffs

4427-1A Road Master XL Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 4427-1A Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2013 - 2015 Ford Explorer excluding 2.0L EcoBoost - with Adaptive Cruise Control
2013 - 2015 Ford Explorer excluding 2.0L EcoBoost - without Adaptive Cruise Control
2011 - 2012 Ford Explorer with Adaptive Cruise Control
2011 - 2012 Ford Explorer without Adaptive Cruise Control

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by: William 07/29/2025

It arrived as promised, everything was included in the parts bag and installation instructions were easy to follow. Just used it for the first time and I am happy with the system. This is my second one and I would do it again.

by: Mike 01/23/2017

2015 Ford Explorer

I am very happy with my resent purchase of the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar and the Roadmaster XL Base Plate. It took me about 3 hours to install the base plate. The directions that came with the product and the instructional video on etrailer.com were a big help. The Falcon 2 Tow bar is easy to setup and use right away. I will be towing a 2015 Ford Explorer behind my RV. I have not used the setup with my RV, but I did tow the Explorer around the block a few times with my F150, just to see how it all hooked up. It was incredibly easy. Way better than dealing with a tow dolly, like I have for the past two years.

by: Merwyn L 08/29/2016 One Year Later

Ford Explorer

It fit my Explorer perfect and works great when I tow it behind my motorhome.

by: Jim 07/02/2021

2013 Ford Explorer

Nice piece of metal work. Fit very well with a little hammer work. All the needed parts were provided. Very good Kit.

by: Owenby 07/29/2022

works well

by: John 06/15/2021

Easy install, managed to put it on the same day I received it

by: Bruce A 07/02/2026 One Year Later

Installation was a bit trying. Ended up looking very clean and almost invisible.
Using the tow bar worked super easy and our motorhome hardly noticed the Mini Cooper back there.

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Claire H.

7/6/2026

It really is invisible! It took me a second to even find the base plates in your photo!

by: Christian 05/13/2026

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Bolted right up. Installation should be done with bumper on, as you can't fit the ends through the louvers without some convincing. Works great so far. Was able to use a Stowmaster 5000 with it.

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Kate F.

5/14/2026

Thanks for the review and for sharing your installation experience Christian. Your tip about leaving the bumper on during install is really helpful, especially since fitting the ends through the louvers can take a little extra maneuvering. It’s also great to hear the setup works well with your Stowmaster 5000. The install looks great, and we appreciate you sharing the picture! Where did you go for the first trip?

Christian

5/20/2026

@KateF Hudson Parcher County park in Rainier, OR

Kate F.

5/21/2026

@Christian I just looked it up, looks like quite the magical place! Thanks for sharing =)

by: Robin 11/21/2024

The #118-3 is a perfect fit on my 1995 Geo Tracker. When you pull off the removable arms you would never know they are there. The Quality is very good easy to put on all you have to do is drill 4 holes the tube on the base plate fits into the tube on the frame of the tracker and with the 2 bolts it is a solid fit. I was worried about the plate nut getting it inside of the frame but it went in easy when you put it over the frame tube and use a thin piece of metal to slide it in place. I’m very happy with it. I probably could of got it on without taking my bumper off but with only 4 bolts holding my bumper on it made it easier

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Robin One Year Later

11/25/2025

Working great these are durable tow bars Have no problems with them easy to hook up and tows vehicle without no problems .

by: Robert 01/06/2025

Came quickly and is very high quality. Great directions/video from road master makes the installation step by step easy to follow.
Skill level is probably at the intermediate level depending on experience.

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Robert One Year Later

1/7/2026

Everything related to my Mini towing system is working great after a year of use.i do wish I had bought a cover for the tow bar though. Keeping it clean would be easier with the cover. Great products and service from etrailet

by: Charlevoixboy 12/10/2025

2007 honda Element

Awesome delivery speed, and a well made base plate for my 2007 Element. Installation was a breeze (thanks to my son’s heated shop) and I had to do no cutting to make this fit. I had a Stowmaster tow bar that came with my RV and etrailer was able to steer me to the correct missing parts to make this a really affordable installation. Now to get out of this snow!

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by: Michael 12/03/2025 One Year Later

2004 Subaru Impreza

We towed our 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 3000 miles last year, this is an ideal setup, discreet when not in use, solid, and easy to get on/off. Very please with the support I received from Roadmaster as one of the bolt was missing, was sent super quickly.

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by: James 07/02/2025 One Year Later

Replaced same part that was damaged in a crash. I had used my original one for close to ten years without issue. Fast shipping from etrailer.

James One Year Later

7/3/2026

New system working fine. As with previous system it requires towed vehicle to be nearly perfectly aligned straight behind motorhome to disconnect without considerable tension.

by: David 05/23/2025

The Base plate kit is well made and came with all the necessary hardware.Installation is relatively straight forward. I did have to enlarge two of the holes that didn't quite line up. But overall I'd recommend it.

David One Year Later

5/24/2026

It continues to work flawlessly

by: Steven 08/09/2026

Overall the installation was great, however the process of drilling 3 - 1/2" holes in that little bumper that has a Rockwell Hardness of about 60, seems to be a bit over the top.The instructions are spot on, delivery was great, the quality of product was accurate. I am a happy boy!

by: Thomas 07/29/2026

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

Fit and finish is great, the illustration for what you trim on the bumper isn't great but otherwise pretty easy install (I ended up measuring between the mounts on the draw bar and just trimmed accordingly)

Christopher H.

8/4/2026

Thanks for you feedback Thomas! Sounds like the install went smooth. Hope you have a great summer!

by: Brad 06/22/2026

After ordering the wrong crossbar, etrailer sent the correct one for our Mini Cooper quickly. However I did have to modify most of the holes as the cross bar didn’t quite fit (but close). I had to drill the three main bolt holes to 11/16 so that the bar would go over the Mini’s 3 main bumper bolts on both sides. The two lower bolt holes (each side), needed to be drilled out 3 sizes larger to accommodate the 4 bolts that come with the kit. I had to drill out the Minis lower holes to better align with the crossbars lower holes. I would also like to note it being a pain in the knuckles to reach one of the three (each side) bolts to put the stock nuts on the bolt and then try and get them tight. (The main bolt pattern for the upper bumper is diamond shape, one up tow bolts lower. (The lower “inside” bolt on each side is the one that is hard to get to and tighten.) Sorry I didn’t get picks, I was in a rush to get the car back together. There’s an angle piece on the cross bar that blocks the hard to reach bolt, it would be helpful if that could be made more accessible to reach.

by: Larry 05/05/2026 One Year Later

I’ve been purchasing products from ETrailer since 2005 and all the products I’ve purchased have been a great value. The products mentioned above installed perfectly and with the direct assistance from ETrailer everything fit as suggested. I will always interact with ETrailer as needs present themselves.

Claire H.

5/7/2026

Thank you so much for the kind words and being a repeat customer with us! We look forward to helping you out with all your future adventures!

by: Julie 05/30/2025 One Year Later

Purchased for a 1997 Subaru Impreza. Delivery was amazingly fast! I didn't have it installed until a few months later, as my travel plans had stalled. It didn't quite bolt right on, but was close, and a friend had to modify it some to make it work. I still hear a grating noise when I turn too sharp on one side, but otherwise it's fine.
The front connection plates didn't line up with the holes, so had to have those modified, as well, in order to line up and attach to the tow bar. Once the new holes were drilled, I was able to hook up and go.
It's relatively easy to connect after finding a way to do it alone.
I've towed from CO to TX and all over TX with it with no problems.

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by: Mike 08/16/2026

Install pretty easy. You will have to change directions of one bolt due to obstruction ( frame). Cannot torque a few of the bolts. These are the ones with wire attached.
Rock guard needed addition trimming from factory instructions.

by: Rob 01/19/2019 One Year Later

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

The Jeep project went very well everything fit great and worked well. I really love Roadmaster products and quality and your company is the best place to purchase them. I sold the Jeep and replaced it with a new 2019 Chevy Equinox 2.0 L AWD and just purchased and installed the following items from you and installed them, RM-156-25 & RM-156-75 Battery Charge Line Kit, RM-146-7 Flex Coil Kit, RM-523193-4 EZ4 Plate Kit, RM-88333 Custom Seat Adapter, RM-751489 Stop Light Switch Kit and a RM-98160 Second Vehicle Brake Kit w/brakeaway. All these parts were in stock and arrived quickly and normal with you people, I really enjoy the o-line vidios as I do all my own installs. Thank you so much for your great service.
I will attach pictures of my install, you will see how I was able to fab a bracket and attach it to the existing mount on the base plate to mount the brakeaway switch and the air connection for the brake system.
I also fabricated a tail light bar as I didn't want to use mag-lights or splice into the factory lights and bulbs installed into the lights would not work as the factory brake lights will come on when the brake system is applyed and the turn siginals would not be visable.
Thanks for all you do, I would and do recommend you people to everyone who needs your products. Rob

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Rob One Year Later

1/21/2020

Everything is working great, I installed a base plate kit, battery charging kit, stop light switch kit, second vehicle air brake kit w brakeaway and seat adapter on our 2019 Chevy Equinox and towed it about 14000 miles behind our motor home this past year and everything worked perfect not a problem with any product. These are great products, everything fit perfectly and performed perfectly. Thank you for great service and great products. Rob

by: Chris 03/15/2019

2015 Subaru Outback Wagon

This was the second base plate kit from etrailer that I have installed, the first being on our ‘03 Outback and this one on our new to us 2015 Subaru CrossTrek. As usual the response, shipping and delivery from etrailer was prompt and curious. They are my go to place for anything towing related.
Installation of this kit went well with only a few issues, most of which were related to our vehicle not the kit. I knew the car had been hit lightly on the LF corner, but could find nothing of concern body or frame wise when I looked the car over before buying it. Turns out the front bumper reinforcement had been tweaked a tad which made lining the bolt holes up with the holes in the base plates a tad challenging. This made the small angle brackets that go inside the frame heads tough to line up, but in the end it all fit. I did find that it was unnecessary to pull the washer reservoir or the left headlight to access the nut and washer for the long 1/2” bolt. You can easily reach and see the place from underneath after pulling the plastic encapsulation panel. When drilling that 1/2” hole be sure to angle the drill bit UP a tad otherwise you may end up having to grind a flat on the side of the large, thick washer as you can see in my picture from underneath. I used shrink wrap over the nut and bolt since there’s a wiring harness right against it. The picture of the baseplate differs a bit from the pictures so I guess they made some changes. All in all a great kit!

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Chris One Year Later

3/16/2020

It’s been a year now and probably 7,000 miles later and everything has held up perfectly despite some darn rough roads between MD and Albuquerque, NM and back.

by: Bill F 10/16/2015

2012 Fiat Sport

After comparing Demco, RoadMaster, and Blue Ox base plate costs, mounting procedures, etc for my 2012 Fiat Sport, I decided to go with RoadMaster (Kit #522013-1A) for two main reasons: 1) I had the tow bar and mount adapters from another product that were the same specs as the RoadMaster tow bar and adapters to attach to the base plate, and 2) no drilling or other modifications required to mount the base plates. Blue Ox (Kit #BX2800) required I buy their tow bar and other unique configuration adapters PLUS drill two half-inch holes on either side where the base plate mounted AND hammering flat the tips on the corners of the bumper bracket the frame where the base plate mounted. Blue Ox did provide better details on the removal of the facia and bolt removal and torquing actions required for the Fiat. My biggest challenge was the removal of the facia without damaging the clips or other damage to it. Once it was off, the action of removing the bumper core from the end of the frame rails and bolting on the base plate was slick! I took a little over 4 hours to do this, but it was because I wanted to do it right, without damage, and have the confidence I could tow without issues. (Not sure how sequence will show, but labeled the pictures as "Before," "Removal," "Installation," "Finished," and "Ready to Tow.")

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Bill F. One Year Later

10/15/2016

Hate that every 3,000 miles towing have to re-torque bolts of base plate. Good product otherwise.

Rachael H.

10/18/2016

Thanks for the feedback Bill. You bring up a very good point, I am sure it is pain, but it is specified in the instructions.

by: Todd MobileRVHelp 06/02/2026

2022 Chevrolet Trax

Not an easy install on a Trax but it is very well made and gives a clean look. I did customize by cutting down the 6 pin bracket supports to get it flush with front of the car.

by: Wesley 07/08/2026

The representative (Sarah) was very helpful and knowledgeable, the prices are very reasonable and all my items arrived on time. When I called with a question, she was very polite, friendly and genuinely sounded like she enjoyed her job. When I discovered one of the items I ordered wasn’t needed, getting help to return was hassle free. I would recommend etrailer to anyone that needs anything RV or trailer related. I will definitely do business with them again. I am impressed.

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Is There a Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit that Fits 2013 Ford Explorer
Roadmaster does make a direct connect base plate kit that fits your 2013 Ford Explorer with the part # 4427-3A. Based on the light on your dash and the info you listed I'd need to see a picture of it so that I can compare it to what is offered now from Roadmaster to see if there's a second vehicle kit available or not.
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Ford Explorer 4wd
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Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2014 Ford Explorer
To flat tow your 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor model you are going to need a base plate kit, a compatible tow bar, with safety cables, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system, and a charge line kit. It looks like your Entegra Vision XL 36C motorhome has standard brakes. I have recommended compatible parts. We'll start with the baseplate kit because you specifically asked about it. I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX2632. This kit is compatible with all of...
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We have everything you need to flat tow your new 2013 Ford Explorer with your 2009 Winnebago Chalet. Before we get into the parts that you will need, I recommend checking your owners manual for any restrictions or limitations for flat towing your Explorer. I did some research on your vehicle and the Explorer can be flat towed, but Ford may have specific procedures and restrictions for flat towing that will be listed in your owners manual. There are 5 items that you will need to complete...
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Does Installation of Blue Ox Base Plate Kit on a 2014 Ford Explorer Require the Bumper to be Removed
The Blue Ox base plate kit, part # BX2632, does require the bumper to be removed from a 2014 Ford Explorer. If you're looking for a kit that doesn't remove the bumper we have two from Roadmaster, the XL kit part # 4427-1A and the MX kit part # 4427-3A, that keep the bumper. They fit the 2014 Explorer as long as you don't have the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. If you need to connect the base plate kit to a Blue Ox tow bar we carry adapters for that. Use part # BX88178 with the XL kit or part...
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Ford Explorer Behind a Motor Home
You should not have to drill new holes in your 2011 Ford Explorer to install base plates # 4427-1A. But there are some holes that will need to be enlarged, a bracket that will have to be modified, and some fascia trimming to complete the installation. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. In addition to the base plates you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For a tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2, #...
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2015 Ford Explorer 4x4 Flat Towing Parts Recommendations
I did some checking and the 4WD versions of the 2015 Ford Explorer can be flat towed. There are a few recommended procedures you will need to follow in the owners manual though. The easiest braking system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. For a base plate kit you would want the # 4427-1A that you referenced....
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ford Explorer with Adaptive Cruise Control and EcoBoost Engine
For a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport with adaptive cruise control and the 3.5 liter EcoBoost motor you will need to use Roadmaster base plates # 4427-1A. The base plates you referenced, # 4427-3A, will also fit but there are so additional requirements depending on the tow bar used and restrictions on accessories that will work with the base plates. Going with # 4427-1A is the better choice to avoid all of that. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. For a compatible...
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The Roadmaster # 4427-1A base plate kit is indeed compatible with your 2012 Ford Explorer. I have confirmed this with Roadmaster for you. According to my research, the 2012 Explorer is capable of being flat towed, but you'll want to confirm that for yourself by consulting your owner's manual, as there are specific procedures you'll need to follow so nothing's damaged. In addition to the base plates, you'll also need the towbar, wiring for the Explorer so its taillights work along with...
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Compatibility and Height of Roadmaster Base Plates # 4427-1A on 2011 Ford Explorer
The center of the receiver openings for the base plate drawbars are 21-1/2 inches above ground level, as shown in the photo I edited for you. To use a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar with the Roadmaster # 4427-1A, you will need an adapter, part # RM-032. To wire your Explorer for flat towing, you would need wiring kit # 154-792-118158. Most states now require a supplemental braking system that would activate the Explorer brakes in tandem with the motorhome. You can see the available choices by...
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ford Explorer with a Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
Yes you can use Roadmaster base plates # 4427-1A on your 2013 Ford Explorer and it will be compatible with the Falcon 5250 tow bar that you have. In addition to the tow bar and base plates you will also need safety cables like # RM-643 unless you already have some. You will also need a lighting solution such as # RM-2120 if you will not be towing often or # 154-792-118158 for a more permanent solution. Most states now require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being flat towed....
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Recommended Roadmaster Base Plates And Adapter To Use Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar On 2014 Ford Explorer
In order to use a Blue Ox tow bar with a Roadmaster base plate on your 2014 Explorer, you will first need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 4427-1A. The # 4427-3A will not work with the Aventa tow bar. The tow bar adapter you will then need is part # RM-033. This adapter mounts to the plates on the 4427-1A base plate kit and your Aventa,, part # BX7450 or part # BX7445. For a cost savings, you may want to consider the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX2632. This would require no...
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Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited 4x4
You would want the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 4427-1A that you referenced as a base plate kit for your 2013 Ford Explorer Limited. I checked with Roadmaster and it is confirmed to fit your vehicle. I did some checking and it looks like if you have an AWD model your vehicle is tow-able as is, but if you have a 4-cylinder 2WD model you will not be able to flat tow your vehicle. You will want to check your owners manual to confirm this also and see if their are any other restrictions...
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Can Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar Be Used to Flat Tow 2014 Ford Explorer
The Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar part # RM-520 can flat tow your 2014 Ford Explorer as long as you install the correct base plate on it. The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 4427-1A is a fit for your Explorer so it would work well on your vehicle and with your Falcon!
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