Install: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit on a 2023 Ford Maverick Video

Yes, it does Gary! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item #BLU86HR has been confirmed to fit the 2025 Ford Maverick hybrid. I have linked a installation video below along with the instructions so you can see how to get it set up. If you have any additional…

Hey Rick, I went through the install instructions of the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit part #RM97RR and you actually trim out a whole in the shutters and reinstall them. They are not totally removed. Do you have a tow bar already?

Hey Rich, thanks for reaching out. I am sorry to say the instruction manual for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU86HR is not yet available online. I even reached out to my contact at Blue Ox and they said this particular base plate is still in…

Okay Bob, so I did a bit of digging around and apparently this is a known issue that Blue Ox is aware of. The 41" distance between the mounting points is too wide and non-standard which is why your tow bars are being stretched too far.…

Hello Robert. For flat towing your new 2024 Ford maverick Hybrid I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR. Most of the Maverick base plates will install fairly similarly, and you will be fully removing the front bumper for…

I prefer the Blue Ox flat towing setups over the Roadmaster kits as I have found them to be just a little easier to use and they are very well made. I wouldn't worry to much about the bumper cuts and it doesn't affect the shudder system like…

First of all you will need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit 524470-5 #RM97RR for your 2024 Ford Maverick. The item #RM39FR you found is Roadmaster part number 524465-5 which fits certain Ford Escapes. Do understand the baseplate above…

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, #RM97RR is the Roadmaster part number of 524470-5. From conversation with our contact at Roadmaster, the (524470-5) will fit all models of the Ford Maverick with 2.5 hybrid motor, no interference with…

As you are using the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar #RM-501 you will need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit #RM37RR. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR that you found will only work with a direct connect set of tow bars…

Although it's not said, to install the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV there may be some trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia required depending on the model of this vehicle. To complete your flat towing setup, you're…

Yes, and no. If you plan on using the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item #BLU37TR, you were looking at, you will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles item #RM-88400. It will keep your…

Hello Jim, Yes, I have attached an install video on a 2022 For Maverick for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM97RR. Unfortunately, setting up a vehicle for flat-towing is going to void warranties pretty much no matter…