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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Tow Bar Base Plate

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Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number RM-523185-4 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
  • Twist Lock Attachment

Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.


Features:

  • Hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
    • Crossbar-style brackets sit far back for a supremely clean look
  • Drawbars attach and remove quickly and easily
    • Arms click to lock in place in brackets
    • Built-in pull rings let you unlock arms so you can twist and remove them
  • Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Simple installation - no welding required
    • Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • Integrated mounting points let you easily attach an electrical connector plug or bracket (sold separately)
  • Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Mounted bar height: 18"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


The drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style series base plate kit are supremely easy to mount and remove. Just insert them into the brackets and twist to lock them in place. To remove, simply twist the arms back and pull them out. 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.



523185-4 Road Master EZ4 Base Plate Kit

Item # RM-523185-4

Installation Details RM-523185-4 Installation instructions

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-523185-4

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (919 Customer Reviews)

Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.

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  • Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2017 Chevy Spark LT
    Thanks for reaching out - I'd be more than happy to help out! For a complete flat towing setup on your 2017 Chevy Spark you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here are the parts I recommend for your application: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - # RM-523185-4 etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - # e44ZR (comes with safety cables) Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring...
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  • Base Plates and Needed Equipment to Flat Tow 2019 Chevy Spark LT Behind Motorhome
    We do indeed offer a base plate kit from Roadmaster, they've just released the # RM-523202-4 which is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Chevy Spark LT, but ONLY if its a manual transmission model. To complete your flat towing set up, you'll need the following, a tow bar, a wiring solution, a supplemental braking system, safety cables, a brake light switch kit, and possibly a high/low adapter. For a tow bar, you can't go wrong with the Roadmaster Falcon 2, part number # RM-520. The Falcon...
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  • Can The Roadmaster Base Plate Kits Be Used With the Ready Brute Elite II Tow Bar System?
    Yes, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit(EZ4) # RM-523185-4 for your 2017 Chevrolet Spark is compatible with the Ready Brute Elite II tow bars. I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit(EZ5) # RM-523185-5 so that you will not need to have a Crossbar # 910021-00 on the front of your Spark. You are correct that your Spark does not require the battery to be disconnected when being flat towed.
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  • Flat Towing Recommendations For A 2016 Chevy Spark LS
    You made some great choices for flat towing your 2016 Chevy Spark LS. I do want to confirm that you have a manual transmission as an automatic will require you to dolly tow instead of flat towing. If you do need to dolly tow I recommend the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800lbs Item # DM9713045. Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs Item # RM-522. This tow bar is great and comes with a non-binding...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Chevy Spark with Manual Transmission
    I am happy to help you with the parts needed to flat tow (or dinghy tow) your 2013 Chevy Spark with manual transmission. Starting with a base plate, I recommend a kit that features removable arms which will let the Spark keep more of its normal appearance when you're not towing it. Roadmaster kit # 523174-1 has such twist-lock arms that you can see in the linked photo; once you remove them the car's appearance is back to normal. The Falcon Tow Bar # RM-520 is a perfect fit with these...
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  • Base Plate Kits that Fit 2017 Ford Edge
    For your 2017 Ford Edge we have base plate kit options but the configuration of the Edge is how you'd pick out the correct kit. I attached a link that has all of the several different styles of vehicles your Edge might be from the various trims to with or without active cruise control. You'd need to select what you have so that you can see the available options. You'd also need to check your owners manual under recreational towing to see if there are any restrictions there too.
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  • Recommended Base Plates and Tow Bar to Flat Tow a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic
    The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1725 is confirmed to fit the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. I contacted Blue Ox and they believe it will fit the 2017 as well but have not tested it with the 2017 as of yet. So at this time I can only recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-523185-4 and EZ5 # RM-523185-5 for your Spark. For a wiring kit that uses the Spark's lights without tapping into its wiring use # RM-155. I've attached an install video on a 2016 Sonic that is a similar process. Our most popular...
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  • Why Does Battery of Vehicle Need to Disconnect Sometimes when Flat Towing
    For a lot of vehicles you have to have the ignition in the ON or ACC position to unlock the steering wheel so that it can steer behind the vehicle flat towing it. Normally this would drain the battery fairly quickly so the solution is to unhook the battery with the ignition in the correct position to allow the wheels to steer and not drain the battery at the same time. We have the Roadmaster battery disconnect kit part # RM-766 which will automatically disconnect the battery of the towed...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Chevy Spark with Manual Transmission and Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar
    In order to use the Roadmaster StowMaster # RM-501 you'll want to use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523185-4 as your compatible base plates since the EZ4 model plates are compatible with the StowMaster. For safety cables you can use the Roadmaster # RM-643, which are a nice, coiled cable to keep them from getting damaged from dragging on the ground. For tow bar wiring I recommend using a magnetic light set like the # RM-2120 because it offers the easiest...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing System For 2017 Chevy Spark With Manual Transmission
    According to the 2017 Chevy Spark owners manual, only the manual transmission vehicles can be flat towed. Automatic transmission vehicles can only be transported with all four wheels off the ground on a trailer. If you have the manual transmission, then I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523185-4 if you don't have active air shutters. This installation should use the Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420. For a tow bar that either stays with the vehicle or...
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  • What are the Differenced Between EZ4 and EZ5 Roadmaster Base Plate Kits for 2016 Chevy Spark
    The difference between the EZ4 Base Plate kit part # RM-523185-4 and the EZ5 kit # RM-523185-5 is that the EZ4 uses twist-lock drawbars while the EZ5 uses drawbars held in place by pins and doesn't require the use of a crossbar. I would go with the EZ5 if it were me since not having to use the crossbar is just one less thing to worry about. 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....
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  • Preparation Steps to Flat Tow 2018 Chevy Spark with Manual Transmission
    When it comes to flat towing any vehicle, that auto maker generally gets the final word on the preparation steps that are required. If Chevy made revisions to the original printed manual in the form of the add-on flyer then I would suggest you observe the information in the most recent material. Some vehicles do require a battery disconnect. Page 270 of the online manual does indicate "1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission to...
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  • Recommended Roadmaster Flat Towing System for 2017 Chevrolet Spark
    We have everything you need to set up your 2017 Chevrolet Spark to be flat towed behind an RV. For this you will need a base plate kit, a tow bar, a safety cable set, lighting solution and a supplemental braking system. Starting with the base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-523185-4. These base plates are confirmed to fit your Chevy Spark and will install on its frame to provide attachment points for a tow bar. This kit features a nice hidden bracket design...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2017 Forest River 2380 FTD to Flat Tow Chevy Spark
    For a motorhome, you won't use a custom fit hitch receiver. Instead you will use an RV hitch receiver. I recommend the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 66" Wide # C13704. This hitch is rated to pull the Chevy Spark without any issue and no extension is necessary.
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