Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2016 Buick Enclave
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This setup keeps your vehicle’s front end looking clean when you’re not towing. The base plate’s hidden design sits farther back than standard brackets, and once the drawbars are removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. It installs on the frame and eliminates the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar, so there’s nothing bulky sticking out front.
When it’s time to tow, each arm slides into the bracket and twists to lock in place. Built-in pull rings let you unlock and remove the arms just as easily, making hookups smooth and repeatable. That straightforward twist-and-click setup means less wrestling with alignment and more time on the road.
The computer-cut, all-steel construction gives this base plate exceptional strength mile after mile. A black powder coat finish adds corrosion resistance and keeps it looking sharp through weather and road grime. It mounts directly to your vehicle’s frame with no welding required, spreading towing forces evenly for a solid connection.
Everything needed for installation comes in the box—hardware and clear instructions included. Just grab your own tools and follow along. The design is made for simplicity while still giving you a secure fit that matches your Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bar setup, including models like Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2.
Ratings & Reviews
Awesome instructions! Install was fairly easy. Product is very high quality and solid construction. Thank you E Trailer!
Very fast shipping, and the install was easy. Great product
Easy to install needed to replace some fasteners as they broke removing front grill was able to get them from Amazon cheap
The product is great - I gave 4 vs 5 stars only because I had to drill the rear holes out as they did not align with the holes in my frame and I had to drill out the hole in the bracket to align with my frame extension hole, again bracket did not align with the existing hole. However, in general it appears to be a solid mount.
This Road Master Direct connect base plate works perfectly for a 2020 ford transit cargo 250! Awesome service from etrailer as usual! The finished product can barely be seen through the front fascia!
I bought and installed this tow plate one year ago on my 2013 Jeep Wrangler. I bought this particular plate due to the jeep having a Barricade off-road bumper. This plate attaches a bit lower than other plates and prevented having to modify the bumper. Installation was easy involving only hand tools. The plate comes with all needed bolts and attachments. I have towed this Jeep several thousand miles behind my RV with absolutely no issues. As an aside, I use a Roadmaster Night Hawk tow bar which is also an excellent product. Both are expensive, but I believe cheaping-out on safety is no a good idea. I highly recommend this product.
This works perfect with my Roadmaster tow bar. It was a little difficult to install since I had to remove the front end of the Trailblazer, but with the good directions that came with it and some you tube videos made the installation easier.
Etrailer comes through again! This was a great savings as a used kit, but it was even better than the description online. I have installed (4) baseplates on and etrailer.com has given me great videos to watch and good instructions to follow. Couldn't be more pleased with the quality, service and delivery times.
Pathetic and just talking to Noah he states he will get to my issue later when he has time!! My car is on jacks all torn apart and I think Roadmaster gas misled advertising. This 523228-5 baseplate is NOT MADE FOR 2026 CHEVY TRAX!!!
Had these installed at Lester’s Automotive in Boerne,Texas…First class service all the way. Paul and his crew worked through lunch for over 4 hours to install these on our 2026 Ford Ranger. Also ran the wire and hooked up my auxiliary tow lights. The price for this was very reasonable and would highly recommend them for all r.v. needs even if not real close to the Boerne area. R.V park within reasonable distance if needed.
Easy install and use
fits well and works as it should. very pleased.
This was what I needed although the ears that bolt onto the jeep frame were tweeked inboard so that it would not just fit over the frame. I had to adjust them both outward, then it was fine.
I have lots of issues with this tow bar. Initial installation was difficult due to a tight fit. Had to have my mechanic cut holes in frame to get bolts attached. After a few times of use the bolts failed causing the bar to fall fwd that then damaged my hitch arms. To fix I drilled new hole through bar and frame securing it with a #8 bolt. To reinforce it I used turnbuckles attached to my bumper. last tow finally went well.
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11/9/2022
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