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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM74MR

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Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number RM74MR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - RM74MR

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Ready for Flat Towing: Direct-connect brackets create secure points to tow your vehicle behind your RV.
Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden brackets sit back in the grille so the setup stays nearly invisible.
Fast Hookup and Removal: Twist-lock arms click into place and release with built-in pull rings for quick changes.
Built to Last: Computer-cut, all-steel construction and black powder coat resist wear and corrosion.
Simple Setup: Bolts to the frame with supplied hardware—no welding required for installation.

Features to know about

Built for a Clean Front End: Direct-Connect Brackets with Removable Arms

This base plate keeps things tidy when you’re not towing. The direct-connect brackets sit tight against the frame for a clean, streamlined look, and once the drawbars are out, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. There’s no bulky quick-disconnect crossbar in sight, and the setup sits tucked within the grille for protection from bumps and scrapes.

Hook Up Fast: Twist-Lock, Pull-Pin Arm Connection

Connecting your tow bar takes only a few seconds. Each arm slides into the bracket, twists to lock, and clicks securely in place. When it’s time to disconnect, just pull the built-in ring to unlock, twist back, and slide it out. It’s a smooth, straightforward system that makes hitching up or unhooking quick and repeatable—no wrestling with stubborn parts.

Confident Strength on Every Mile: All-Steel, Computer-Cut Construction

The base plate bolts to your vehicle’s frame for solid support without any welding required. Each component is computer-cut from all-steel stock for precision and strength that holds up through long hauls. A black powder coat finish adds corrosion resistance so it keeps its integrity and good looks even after seasons of towing.

Keep Your Setup Simple: Custom Fit and Clear Mounting Hardware

This kit is purpose-built to match your vehicle’s frame points, so alignment is exact right out of the box. All required mounting hardware comes included along with detailed instructions for an easy bolt-on install. Once in place, it pairs directly with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars like the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2—no crossbar required and no guesswork about fitment.

Specs

Features

Direct-connect brackets: provide attachment points for your motor-home-mounted tow bar
Streamlined design: creates supremely clean look
No obtrusive quick-disconnect crossbar: eliminates bulky hardware
Hidden brackets: sit even farther back than standard brackets
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
Compatibility: Compatible with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars only
Included: Instructions and mounting hardware included
Origin: Made in the USA
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Note

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

522207-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit

Installation Details RM74MR Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2020 - 2023 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel models
2021 - 2023 Ram 1500 TRX

Customer Satisfaction Score:

78% were satisfied with this product

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3690 reviews

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by: Frank 02/13/2025 One Year Later

Works well waiting on camping season to start again

by: Douglas 01/09/2023

delivered early and packaged as stated

Douglas One Year Later

1/10/2024

Base plate very strong and as someone who grew up on a farm this base plate would be agriculture strong. Definitely pleased and recommend this base plate

by: Bill 03/26/2026

by: Randy 05/14/2024

by: Lance 08/30/2024

by: John 07/22/2023

by: David 07/20/2023

by: John 07/15/2026

2026 ford Ranger

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.

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by: Jeff 02/11/2025

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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.

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Gwendolyn Y.

2/12/2025

Install looks great, Jeff! Do you have any plans of where you are going to go this season yet?

Jeff One Year Later

2/12/2026

I’ve pulled the Chevy behind our motor home several times over a the last year. It has worked excellent. And when not in tow the tubing is barely noticeable.

by: James 07/25/2026

2019 Ford Transit T250

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!

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by: Mark 02/25/2026 One Year Later

Easy to install needed to replace some fasteners as they broke removing front grill was able to get them from Amazon cheap

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Gwendolyn Y.

2/26/2026

Looks great, Mark! Where are you off to next?

by: Crystal 03/28/2026

Awesome instructions! Install was fairly easy. Product is very high quality and solid construction. Thank you E Trailer!

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Heather A.

4/10/2026

Wow great job Crystal! It looks great! Also, I couldn’t help but notice “Ski Express” on the car, that’s pretty cool. What kind of work do you do?

Crystal R.

4/10/2026

@HeatherA I’m a pilot car driver. We escort oversized loads across the country. Thanks to E Trailer I was able to add a High pole to my car expanding my business and bringing in more revenue already. Thanks!

by: Arthur 05/29/2026

2015 Jeep Wrangler

It mounted up just as the instructions said it would. From previous research I was not surprised when some of the mounting did not align perfectly. Had to use a dremel tool to make it work. The product looks very sturdy from its design. I’m happy with it and look forward to RV traveling.

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by: Larry 09/22/2026

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!!!

Mike L.

9/23/2026

Which trim is your 2026 Chevy Trax? Per Roadmaster, the # RM25EQ (523228-5) fits all trims of the 2026 Trax except the ACTIV trim....

Larry

9/23/2026

The 523228-5 DOES NOT FIT MY 2026 CHEVY TRAX LT! Look at the side braces in your video of a Demco base plate install (upside down "U"). That is what is needed for my install. In Roadmasters install instructions, page 7, items #2, #3 have no frame in that area to bolt to & #5 has only one ho l e on bact end and putting a bolt in that hole leaves 3/4" short of main base plate. I sent pics to verify this to Noah on 9/22 @ 11:46AM. I know, unless you tried this install personally you are going by Roadmaster's word. BE CAREFUL IN SUGGESTING THIS FIT UNTIL YOU VERIFY. I just do not want someone else to have this experience. Thoughts ?

by: David 08/01/2025 One Year Later

Chevrolet TrailBlazer

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.

David One Year Later

8/2/2026

It’s been a great year. No problems with the base plate. Works great with my tow bar. Towed my trailblazer from Texas to North Dakota and back, and several short trips.

Jerred H.

8/2/2026

@David That is great to hear David! Thanks for coming back and sharing that feedback. I appreciate you taking the time.

by: Marc 04/12/2026

2017 f150
Customer service was very helpful. Easy to install. No bumper or grill cutting however, you do loose your front hooks. Nice low profile.

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by: Gary 06/18/2025 One Year Later

2013 jeep Wrangler

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.

Gary S. One Year Later

6/19/2026

No issues at all. This is a solid piece of equipment.

Heather A.

6/19/2026

@GaryS Thank you for letting us know! What is your favorite adventure so far?

by: Paul 10/23/2026

I just followed your video of the installation and it was on point !

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by: Michael 09/25/2025 One Year Later

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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by: Joe 05/19/2026

It’s a super strong and wonderfully engineered addition to my new Maverick pickup.. Couldn’t be happier with it!!!!! Well done!!!!

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by: John 10/09/2026

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.

by: TC 10/10/2026

Great Base plate, had to modify the non-oem bumper a little to get the clearance needed to get mounting holes lined up. Once that was done, everything went pretty quickly finished and tested. Towed 600 miles and worked flawlessly. Much better than using the bumper tow points, as they were elevated causing a very bouncy towed on bridge aprons. Bumper tow points also let the towed have minor side to side movement, this does not, so a lot better towing experience.

by: Tim 10/26/2026

2024 Chevrolet Colorado

I had hoped to employ a mounting bracket assembly I had bought on-line used. It would have required extensive modification with an unsure outcome. I found this assembly at etrailer for a reasonable price and ordered it to remove uncertainty from the installation. Etrailer was helpful in completing the rest of my needs for a brake assembly also. Good people.

by: Steve B. 09/03/2025 One Year Later

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit has performed flawlessly over the past year. With almost 10k miles logged during our 3 month trip across the US, the components have remained as installed and operated as expected.

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by: Conrad 10/14/2026 One Year Later

I really like the way it is hidden and doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. My Rubicon X has a metal skid under the bumper that I cut holes in for the base plate tabs to protrude. I made 5 or 6 trips to my shop to get it right. Would be nice if it came with a paper template showing where to trim. It bolted up perfectly and seems well made.

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Notes: Item has been installed/test fit and has minor cosmetic scratches due to that. It is also missing the electrical socket mounting bracket. That part is available as a replacement on the site, part number RM-A003801.

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