Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that Fits 2018 Ford F-150 with Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  Yes the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-524431-4 is a fit for your 2018 Ford F-150 and would work great with the Roadmaster Falcon tow bar part # RM-520.
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• Can The Arms From The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Be Used On The Crossbar Style Kit?
  You would not be able to swap the arms from the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5 with your Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 as the arms for these base plates are made specifically for those base plates. However, If you have the Blackhawk 2 All Terrain # RM-422, Falcon 2 # RM-520, Falcon All Terrain # RM-522, Nighthawk All Terrain # RM-676, Sterling All Terrain # RM-576 tow bars, then you can just use the adapter # 910021-00 to be able to use...
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• Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Compatibility With A Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 Tow Bar
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 is compatible with a Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 tow bar and is compatible with your 2016 Ford F-150, however you will need a higher rated weight capacity tow bar to tow an F-150 than the StowMaster 5000. I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. The large hookup radius makes connecting a breeze at any angle, even if your vehicle isn't perfectly lined up with your RV. It has a self-aligning design, you'll just hook up...
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• Recommended Components for Flat Towing a 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum
  For your 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524431-4 along with the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - 10K # RM-422 and safety cables # RM-653. For your braking system the SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes - Proportional # SM99243 is an excellent option. The engine brake will create deceleration which when used with the brake pedal will cause trailer braking that...
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• Recommended Base Plates For 2017 Ford F 150 Super Crew Cab King Ranch Compatible With Falcon Towbar
  The Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524431-5 will fit your 2017 Ford F-150 and your Falcon Tow Bar, however they will not work with your Rock Shield. For baseplates that will work with your Rock Shield, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524431-4. For your wiring, the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 you asked about will work as it is a confirmed fit. If you have more questions about your flat tow setup or...
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• Difference Between Crossbar Style Baseplate and Direct Connect Baseplate Towing 2019 Ford F-150
  The main difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Baseplate # RM-524431-4 and the Roadmaster Direct Connect Baseplate # RM-524431-5 comes down to the ease of installation of the tow bars; typically vehicles that require some extra stability will only have the crossbar style available. Crossbar style tow bars are traditionally going to be much heavier and more difficult to install on the tow vehicle than the direct connects, but once you're pulling I don't think you'll notice a considerable...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Ford F-150
  To flat tow any vehicle, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I suggest the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit, # RM-524431-4 for your 2019 F-150. These are confirmed to fit this truck and feature a hidden bracket design that will give your truck a nice, clean look. I highly recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522 as this tow bar has a weight capacity of 6,000 pounds and a non-binding design that will allow...
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• Is There an Installation Video Available for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4
  You do not have to bolt and unbolt the drawbar every time. The tow bar disconnects from your truck but you can leave it installed on your motorhome when you are not towing your 2017 Ford F-150. You may want to consider a locking hitch pin to deter theft of your tow bar. I recommend the etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome # e98881. We do need to verify your F-150 can be flat-towed, if it is a 4-wheel drive it can be flat-towed. If it is...
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• Complete Flat Towing Set Up For A 2020 Ford F-150
  For your 2020 Ford F-150, you're going to need a set of tow bars, a braking system, wiring, and a base plate kit. For a base plate kit, I recommend going with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. This base plate creates a slick, hidden design when not installed, and feature a simple installation with no welding required. Moving on to a set of tow bars, the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-677 with the swivel ears...
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• Confirming Flat Tow Components for 2019 Ford F-150 4x4
  You have done your homework for your 2019 Ford F-150 4x4. You can use either the Roadmaster EZ5 # RM-524431-5 base plates or the EZ4 # RM-524431-4. The difference is the EZ5 directly connect to the tow bar and the EZ4 will use a crossbar for connection. So specifically with the Nighthawk tow bar # RM-676, I recommend the EZ5 # RM-524431-5 because the crossbar doesn't come with that tow bar. This tow bar also comes with the umbilical cord and safety cables, so you won't need to get those...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Ford F-150 Platinum
  In order to tow your 2012 Ford F-150 behind your RV, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring/lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system. Starting with the base plates, if your F-150 Platinum has the EcoBoost or 6.2L engine, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. If your F-150 Platinum does not have the EcoBoost, then I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 495-1A. Both of these base plates feature a nice, hidden bracket...
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• Is Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Assembly Needed for 2014 Ford F-150 4x4?
  The Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K # RM-422 only needs the quick connect crossbar when connecting to certain baseplates. For instance, if your 2014 Ford F-150 4x4 has baseplates # RM-524431-4 or # 495-1A then you will need that crossbar but if you have baseplates # 495-3A or # RM-524431-5 then you will not use it. The baseplates will dictate if the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted...
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• Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms for 019 Ford F-150
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms, # 495-1A, is not a confirmed fit for a 2019 Ford F-150. You will want the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # RM-524431-4.
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• Flat Towing a 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 with Electronic Transfer Switch
  To flat tow your 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 with electronic Shift-On-the Fly 4WD transfer cases cannot be flat towed without a Lube Pump Kit. You will need part number LP-BK01-021 for the 6R80 transmission. I've linked an article to help further if needed.
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• What Items Are Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Ford F-150
  You will need to verify the weight of your specific vehicle by checking owners manual or simply running over the scales. However, a simple search online shows 2015 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L V8 4WD Super Cab with a long box to have a published curb weight 4,887 lbs. If you have a shorter bed, or a V6 then your vehicle will have a lesser curb weight. Items needed for flat towing your 2015 Ford F-150 are, base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, lighting solution and a supplemental braking system....
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• Recommendations for Flat Towing 2018 Ford F-150
  As long as you have all the components needed for flat towing, and they are all properly rated for the 2018 Ford F-150, you will not have any issues pulling this vehicle behind your Tiffin RV. There is no need to go to a lighter vehicle if a Ford F-150 is what you truly are wanting. In order to flat tow any vehicle, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. If you do end up deciding on the 2018 Ford F-150, recommendations...
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• Which Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plates for 2014 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost
  I have a solution for you, but the Roadmaster # 495-1A are not designed for any 2014 F-150's with EcoBoost. If your F-150 has EcoBoost then you'll want to use the # RM-524431-4 instead. These are compatible with Roadmaster tow bars.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ford F-150
  For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. For a base plate kit you would want the part # RM-524431-4 which is a confirmed fit for your 2016...
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• Will Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plates Work With Roadmaster Eagle Tow Bar On 2016 Ford F-150
  The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # RM-524431-4 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 F-150. This kit will work with motorhome mounted tow bars like your Roadmaster Eagle tow bar does, I've confirmed that with one of our Roadmaster reps. I've linked you to an FAQ article that includes all kinds of information about flat towing your vehicle, including how to determine what other accessories you might need.
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• Can 2015 Ford F150 Truck Be Flat Towed Behind a Motorhome
  If your 2015 Ford F150 is a 4WD model with a neutral position in the transfer case, you can flat tow the truck by engaging the 4 wheels down towing feature as described in the owner's manual. 2WD vehicles cannot be flat towed. When I looked up the curb weight of the 2015 Ford F150, I saw that the curb weight ranged from about 4000 to 5000 lbs. As long as the weight of the truck comes in under the 5000 lb capacity of the hitch, and the truck meets the parameters mentioned above, you'll...
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• Parts Needed for Flat Towing a 2015 Ford F-150 with a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  For replacement Roadmaster EZ Hook Safety Cables that come with the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576 we have part # RM-655-64 for just 64" cables or part # RM-655 which comes with the 64" cables and the anchors should you need them. For a Base Plate Kit that is compatible with both your 2015 Ford F-150 and your Sterling Tow Bar you will want to use the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. Since the Sterling Tow Bar already comes with the wiring adapter from your...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Ford F-150 Behind a Moving Truck
  There are 5 major components needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates I recommend # RM-524431-4 because they are compatible with more accessories than the other option. The Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501 will fit the above mentioned base plates so no worries there. You may also need a high-low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have included a link to a help article that explains how to measure to determine the...
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• Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring for Flat Towing a 2015 Ford F-150
  I do have a solution for you, but we currently do not carry the Blue Ox BX88287 EZ Light Wiring Harness that you mentioned. To install a wiring kit on your 2015 Ford F-150 we do have the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 which is similar to the Blue Ox BX88287 except that this option will need to be spliced in. I have attached a video of this being installed on a 2016 F-150 that you can reference. If your motorhome does not have the 4-Way flat connector that is on...
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• How Do You Twist the Arms On the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit With Crossbar Attached
  If you are using a tow bar with a crossbar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-576 on a crossbar style base plate kit like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-524431-4 (For 2017 Ford F-150 Only) then you would use the quick-disconnects on the crossbar to release it from the base plates as that would then allow you to twist the arms out for removal. Basically, you will remove the pins from the top of the quick-disconnect plates (see photo)...
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