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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM38VR
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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 RM38VR 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 - RM38VR

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment

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.


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
    • 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
  • Compatible with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars only
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


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.


The drawbars, or front arms, on this 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 each arm, simply tug the built-in pull pin to disengage the lock, twist the arm back and pull it out of the bracket. 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.



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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM38VR

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (2236 Customer Reviews)

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.

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Ford F-150

Fit my new 2023 Ford F150, and made towing a chinch. Now, I am searching for a winch capable front bumper, that will stil allow for my cruise control and lane system to work.



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Easy to install with videos from etrailer. This is the third or forth set that I have purchased and installed on various vehicles.



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Easiest I drive done. Works perfectly. I had some concerns if it would work on my Shelby F-150. etrailer put me in touch with Roadmaster directly who had never done one either. Said if it didn’t work I could return it. It fit with minor adjustments. Have towed a few thousand miles already. Couldn’t be happier



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Excellent excellent service. And was FAST easy service shipping was amazing. Thanks. This is my second time to order products. Very satisfied



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Ford

The tow bar is sturdy and functions smoothly hooking up. especially fortunate I had this heavy duty bat when I experienced the Ford death wobble on my toad.



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Everything went really smooth thanks to my great mechanic Simon. And the fact that your detailed instructions were pinpointing right on.



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Fairly easy install. Etrailer install video great help



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Great product looks clean, and nothing really sticks out and looks unattractive. Almost hidden like... Mike knows his product line. Photos to follow after installation.



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These Base Plates Seem to be Well Made & with a little bit of work they Fit
Quite Nice!



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Etrailer has been a go to company. They are very knowledgeable about their products. I have purchased from them for years



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2022 Ford F-150

Fairly easy to install. The videos were a tremendous help



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I installed on a customers car. He has not complained so I gess its good.



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2022 Ford F-150

Makes hooking up the tow vehicle easy



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fit well easy to install



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2021 Ford F-150

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10/29/2024

Aw, man. A blank low star review cant be good. Would love to know your thoughts!

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Brooke M.

10/29/2024

Aw, man. A blank low star review cant be good. Would love to know your thoughts!



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    We can definitely get you set up to flat tow your 2022 Ford F-150 behind your motorhome. You are going to need a tow, bar, base plate kit, protective screen, wiring harness, charge line, brake lit kit, and a supplemental brake system. I have listed all of these parts below. Tow bar: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount item # RM-422. Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM38VR. Protective Screen: Roadmaster...
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    The parts you're looking at getting for your 2022 Ford F-150 are definitely on point with what I would be recommending. I recommend picking up the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 and the Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 (so your lights work correctly) because it installs one time on your truck and then remains out of the way when you're driving your F-150 normally. The Stay-IN-Play DUO is also known for it's performance and accuracy with braking so you can be confident your F-150 will...
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    In order to flat tow your 2022 Ford F-150 you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking system, along with some additional wiring parts. I recommend the following: -Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit: # RM38VR -Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights: # RM-676 -Nighthawk Towing Combo Kit: # RM-9284-2 -Battery Charge Line Kit: # RM-156-25 -Brake-Lite Relay Kit: # RM-88400 -Brake System: # DM86VR (for hydraulic motorhome brakes) or # DM26VR...
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    If I was installing a base plate kit on my 2021 Ford F-150 4WD to flat tow it I personally would go with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR over the Blue Ox # BLU33FR. This is simply due to preferring the Roadmaster tow bars over the Blue ox options, though both brands are well known and very reliable so you really cannot go wrong with either option especially since both of these above base plate kits install in a very similar manner, and both have removeable arms so...
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    The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521448-4 that you have are not a confirmed fit for a 2021 Ford F-150. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM38VR are a confirmed fit for a 2021 Ford F-150 and a confirmed fit for your Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 8K Item # RM-576.
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    The difference between the Direct-Connect # RM38VR and Crossbar-Style # RM58VR that fit your 2021 Ford F-150 is the type of tow bar that they accept, and the ease of connection. The direct-connect base plates allows you to simply connect your tow bar right to the base plate, eliminating the need for a middle man - the crossbar - so it is definitely the route I recommend: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR Along with the base plates, there are a number of other things...
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  • Base Plate For A 2022 Ford F-150
    The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR is confirmed to fit your 2022 Ford F-150. This base plate has a simple installation with no welding required. It has a black powder coat finish which is durable and corrosion resistant. The baseplate has a streamlined design that creates a cleaner look then most other baseplates. The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 will be the correct tow bar you will need. I attached a review video link below.
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    We can get you set up to flat tow your 2021 Ford F-150, and you will need a number of parts, including base plates, in order to do so, though you do already have one with the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522. Along with the Roadmaster base plates you mentioned, the other things you will need are safety chains (if you don't have them), as well as a wiring kit, brake light relay, and supplemental braking system. I'll go ahead and list out the parts for you to make...
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    Yes, your 2022 Ford F-150 hybrid with 4-wheel drive can indeed be flat towed, and in order to do so you'll need a number of parts, which I'll go ahead and list for you. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 - Wiring Kit - Incandescent Tail Lights: Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes # RO94FR or - Wiring Kit - LED Tail Lights: Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart...
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  • Best Flat Towing Setup for a 2021 Ford F-150
    Hey Bobby, thanks for reaching out! Choosing a flat tow setup can definitely be overwhelming. I've looked into these setups quite a bit though, and it's actually interesting because I've found that the best setup usually comes from a mixture of different parts since manufacturers tend to be better at different things. Here are the parts I recommend for you: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR - Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 - Wiring...
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  • Complete Roadmaster Flat Towing Parts List For 2021 Ford F-150
    Sure thing, we can get your 2021 Ford F-150 set up to be flat towed with parts from Roadmaster. I'll list out all the parts you need to make it simple to order: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 - Wiring Kit (For LED Lights): Roadmaster Wiring Kit w/ Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RO44FR or - Wiring Kit (For Incandescent Lights): Roadmaster Wiring Kit w/ Smart...
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