Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Base Plates - RM-521423-5
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- 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.
521423-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2002 - 2007 Jeep Liberty without brush guard
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-521423-5
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2064 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.by: David 02/07/2024
Instructions and list of items needed for my year and model of car provided by etrailer was amazingly helpful. Had everything installed professionally, and after a year, everything is working great.
by: Jaime S08/08/2020
We've only towed our Jeep a few times since I've installed it . We did have a tow mishap last year while travelling in Utah after our Bryce Canyon visit. It happened because the cotter pin that holds the left side tow arm pin from disengaging from the Base Plate Removable Arm had sheared off while we were travelling on the freeway. Thank God I installed a rear camera on our Class C RV and I saw it when it happened. I was able to slow down and pull over to the shoulder and once stopped, that was when I discovered that only the right side of the tow arm was attached to the Base Plate. It held up even when the Jeep was fishtailing behind the RV. I was very happy and relieved that there was no major damage to our RV and the Jeep in this mishap.
by: Rex07/27/2022
Perfect directions. Everything included to install onto 2002 Jeep Liberty. Pretty straight forward for person with mechanical abilities. No cutting of any plastic on this front end in pic. Good stuff!
by: Greg 09/01/2023
I am especially happy with the fast shipping and the quality of the product is great. Can’t wait to install these on my vehicle.
by: Lee O08/14/2017
2007 Jeep Liberty
Until I received the follow up e-mail from Carrieann at etrailer.com, I had completely forgotten about these Roadmaster EZ5 baseplates on my 2007 Jeep Liberty. That sums up my experience and satisfaction. Once installed, I just want it to work and not cause problems that I have to think about or solve.
The RM EZ5 has been easy to use and trouble free. If I were to nit-pick, installation was beyond my capabilities, tools and patience,even with the great eTrailer video. I paid a local shop $200 to install them which included using the proper tool to cut a smooth hole in the bumper cover.
With the arms removed, it's hardly noticeable on the Jeep. Attaching the arms is quick and easy and connecting the tow bar is painless compared to other systems I've used in the past. Yes, they're a tad pricey but they cost less than having the towed go "walk-about" while underway.
by: Jim12/02/2020
Easy to install, works great on 2006 Jeep liberty, Thanks Jim Wimberly
by: Steve02/09/2018
2004 Jeep Liberty
Product was perfect fit and seems very solid in it's construction and the way it mounts. I am completely satisfied with the product as i bought both the bracket kit and a wiring kit.
The base plate kit should for this Jeep Liberty 2004 should have included the 6 outer bumper fascia attaching clips because these will break just about every time you take off the front bumper. Also they should supply you with a small tube of Loctite since you will always need it. So for the big price, they should throw this stuff in there but that's just my opinion.
All in all great product, great folks to deal with and I will shop here again
by: Mark08/08/2020
I purchased this product in March 2019 and it has worked flawlessly. Installation was pretty easy once revised mounting arms were received. The original versions were welded incorrectly. etrailer replaced them in expedited fashion. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE by Lori B.
by: George 06/08/2021
2007 Jeep Liberty
Fit great, easy to install with the help of your vedio, installing Roadmaster hitch on 2007 Jeep Liberty. Shipping from etrailer was fast and product was packaged great.
by: Mike07/27/2019
Alignment of frame and base plate on drivers side was an issue. Once installed everything seemed in order. Works just fine.
by: Mike08/31/2019
The bracket install went as expect with the helpful video. One bracket ended up being slightly crooked, I am not sure why, the Jeep has never been hit or damaged, there doesn’t seem to be any problem. The connection lines up ok, just looks a little off. Quick delivery from etrailer
by: Denny02/09/2022
2006 Jeep Liberty
instructions were very good. video was very helpful. Great product well designed, very functional. wish I had this setup years ago. (2006 jeep liberty) no pictures, same as your video. clean.
by: Richard07/22/2021
Jeep
I had my jeep ready when The Base plate arrived yesterday. It took maybe an hour to fully install it. Easy Peazy.
by: Erine04/06/2020
Great product and complete, easy to follow instructions...
by: Ted 11/10/2022
Excellent product
by: Gregory 08/02/2020
Produce was installed a few weeks ago, used the new towbar everything is working very well. Very pleased with the product and the customer service.
by: Seedyk11/03/2020
Got here sooner than expected! It took two guys 2.5 hours to install. Still need to measure very carefully as and drill access holes in bumper the bumper. The area is not a smooth place so it’ll be interesting.
by: Cynthia 08/10/2018
The part was exactly what I needed. The best part was that I received it the day after I ordered it!
by: Kenneth02/03/2022
great service and product knowledge...dont try to talk you into the most expensive items just what works for the job...
by: Rich 07/06/2021
Works wonderfully.
by: John03/22/2024
by: Doug 10/22/2020
So far everything is great
by: James10/12/2019
PRODUCTS ARRIVED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE GREAT SERVICE THANKS
by: Eddie05/21/2022
2004 Jeep Liberty
The item is just as described in the video. Well build and strong.
by: Lee 10/28/2021
2005 Jeep Liberty
Fast shipping, great communications
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8/9/2021
Great and no problem at all. We just completed a round trip from southern California, Oregon and Washington last April towing our Jeep, driving along the winddy Pacific Coast Highway. Very satisfied with this purchased product from etrailer.com