Difference Between Roadmaster Base Plate RM48GR and RM56NQ
Updated 11/12/2025 | Published 10/28/2025
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I have a 2024 GMC Canyon Elevation. Your site says there are 2 base plate options for my truck. Part3 56NQ and 48GR. Whats the difference between the beside the cost? Thanks, Jerry
asked by: Jerry F
Expert Reply:
Great question Jerry and you’re absolutely right to double-check before ordering! For your 2024 GMC Canyon, there are two different Roadmaster base plate kits available part #RM48GR and # RM56NQ. The difference comes down to the front bumper design. The # RM56NQ kit is made specifically for the AT4X AEV Edition, which has a unique off-road bumper that sits higher and has different mounting points than the other Canyon trims.
Since your truck is the Elevation model, it does not have that off-road bumper, so you’ll want to go with base plate # RM48GR. That one’s designed for the standard front end found on the Elevation, AT4, and Denali trims. Let me know if you need any of the other components for flat towing!
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
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Jerry
11/8/2025
Heather, thanks for the response. Turns out that particular GMC Canyon can't be flat towed so I ended up having to trade it in and get a different vehicle, which leads me to my next question. Do you folks have a video made on how to install the base plate on a 2025 Ford Ranger? Thanks, Jerry