Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring for Flat Towing a 2015 Ford F-150
  I do have a solution for you, but we currently do not carry the Blue Ox BX88287 EZ Light Wiring Harness that you mentioned. To install a wiring kit on your 2015 Ford F-150 we do have the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 which is similar to the Blue Ox BX88287 except that this option will need to be spliced in. I have attached a video of this being installed on a 2016 F-150 that you can reference. If your motorhome does not have the 4-Way flat connector that is on...
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• Can The Arms From The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Be Used On The Crossbar Style Kit?
  You would not be able to swap the arms from the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-5 with your Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 as the arms for these base plates are made specifically for those base plates. However, If you have the Blackhawk 2 All Terrain # RM-422, Falcon 2 # RM-520, Falcon All Terrain # RM-522, Nighthawk All Terrain # RM-676, Sterling All Terrain # RM-576 tow bars, then you can just use the adapter # 910021-00 to be able to use...
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• How Do You Twist the Arms On the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit With Crossbar Attached
  If you are using a tow bar with a crossbar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-576 on a crossbar style base plate kit like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-524431-4 (For 2017 Ford F-150 Only) then you would use the quick-disconnects on the crossbar to release it from the base plates as that would then allow you to twist the arms out for removal. Basically, you will remove the pins from the top of the quick-disconnect plates (see photo)...
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• Is Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Assembly Needed for 2014 Ford F-150 4x4?
  The Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K # RM-422 only needs the quick connect crossbar when connecting to certain baseplates. For instance, if your 2014 Ford F-150 4x4 has baseplates # RM-524431-4 or # 495-1A then you will need that crossbar but if you have baseplates # 495-3A or # RM-524431-5 then you will not use it. The baseplates will dictate if the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted...
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• Parts Needed for Flat Towing a 2010 Ford F150 4x4
  I did some checking and it looks like your 2010 Ford F-150 4x4 can be flat towed but depending on the transmission of the truck determines some of the components needed. If you have a 6 speed transmission you need a lube pump kit or if you have a 4 speed you'd need a driveshaft disconnect. We don't have either of those two products but we can help with the other parts needed. First you'll need a base plate kit like the Roadmaster # RM-524431-4 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to...
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• What Items Are Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Ford F-150
  You will need to verify the weight of your specific vehicle by checking owners manual or simply running over the scales. However, a simple search online shows 2015 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L V8 4WD Super Cab with a long box to have a published curb weight 4,887 lbs. If you have a shorter bed, or a V6 then your vehicle will have a lesser curb weight. Items needed for flat towing your 2015 Ford F-150 are, base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, lighting solution and a supplemental braking system....
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• Recommended Base Plates For 2017 Ford F 150 Super Crew Cab King Ranch Compatible With Falcon Towbar
  The Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524431-5 will fit your 2017 Ford F-150 and your Falcon Tow Bar, however they will not work with your Rock Shield. For baseplates that will work with your Rock Shield, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-524431-4. For your wiring, the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 you asked about will work as it is a confirmed fit. If you have more questions about your flat tow setup or...
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• Which Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plates for 2014 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost
  I have a solution for you, but the Roadmaster # 495-1A are not designed for any 2014 F-150's with EcoBoost. If your F-150 has EcoBoost then you'll want to use the # RM-524431-4 instead. These are compatible with Roadmaster tow bars.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Ford F-150 Behind an RV
  You can use your Even Brake # RM-9400 with your 2017 Ford F-150. The brake light relay # RM-88400 will be needed if you are using anything other than magnetic tow lights such as # RM-2120. For base plates for the F-150 you can use # RM-524431-4. I do not know if you already have a tow bar but if not I recommend a non-binding tow bar such as the Falcon All Terrain # RM-522 rated for 6,000 pounds or the BlackHawk # RM-422 rated for 10,000 pounds. Non-binding tow bars like these mean that...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Ford F-150 Behind a Moving Truck
  There are 5 major components needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates I recommend # RM-524431-4 because they are compatible with more accessories than the other option. The Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501 will fit the above mentioned base plates so no worries there. You may also need a high-low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have included a link to a help article that explains how to measure to determine the...
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that Fits 2018 Ford F-150 with Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  Yes the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-524431-4 is a fit for your 2018 Ford F-150 and would work great with the Roadmaster Falcon tow bar part # RM-520.
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• Recommendations for Flat Towing 2018 Ford F-150
  As long as you have all the components needed for flat towing, and they are all properly rated for the 2018 Ford F-150, you will not have any issues pulling this vehicle behind your Tiffin RV. There is no need to go to a lighter vehicle if a Ford F-150 is what you truly are wanting. In order to flat tow any vehicle, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. If you do end up deciding on the 2018 Ford F-150, recommendations...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Ford F-150
  To flat tow your 2015 Ford F-150 behind your motorhome, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, lighting solution and a supplemental braking system. Before flat towing your vehicle, I also recommend checking your owner's manual for any specific restrictions or guidelines that need to be followed. Base plate kits are the only required component that is vehicle specific. For your Ford F-150, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. This kit features...
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• Can 2015 Ford F150 Truck Be Flat Towed Behind a Motorhome
  If your 2015 Ford F150 is a 4WD model with a neutral position in the transfer case, you can flat tow the truck by engaging the 4 wheels down towing feature as described in the owner's manual. 2WD vehicles cannot be flat towed. When I looked up the curb weight of the 2015 Ford F150, I saw that the curb weight ranged from about 4000 to 5000 lbs. As long as the weight of the truck comes in under the 5000 lb capacity of the hitch, and the truck meets the parameters mentioned above, you'll...
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• Is There an Installation Video Available for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4
  You do not have to bolt and unbolt the drawbar every time. The tow bar disconnects from your truck but you can leave it installed on your motorhome when you are not towing your 2017 Ford F-150. You may want to consider a locking hitch pin to deter theft of your tow bar. I recommend the etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome # e98881. We do need to verify your F-150 can be flat-towed, if it is a 4-wheel drive it can be flat-towed. If it is...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Ford F-150 Platinum
  In order to tow your 2012 Ford F-150 behind your RV, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring/lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system. Starting with the base plates, if your F-150 Platinum has the EcoBoost or 6.2L engine, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4. If your F-150 Platinum does not have the EcoBoost, then I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 495-1A. Both of these base plates feature a nice, hidden bracket...
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• Difference Between Crossbar Style Baseplate and Direct Connect Baseplate Towing 2019 Ford F-150
  The main difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Baseplate # RM-524431-4 and the Roadmaster Direct Connect Baseplate # RM-524431-5 comes down to the ease of installation of the tow bars; typically vehicles that require some extra stability will only have the crossbar style available. Crossbar style tow bars are traditionally going to be much heavier and more difficult to install on the tow vehicle than the direct connects, but once you're pulling I don't think you'll notice a considerable...
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• Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms for 019 Ford F-150
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit with Removable Arms, # 495-1A, is not a confirmed fit for a 2019 Ford F-150. You will want the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # RM-524431-4.
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• Will Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plates Work With Roadmaster Eagle Tow Bar On 2016 Ford F-150
  The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # RM-524431-4 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 F-150. This kit will work with motorhome mounted tow bars like your Roadmaster Eagle tow bar does, I've confirmed that with one of our Roadmaster reps. I've linked you to an FAQ article that includes all kinds of information about flat towing your vehicle, including how to determine what other accessories you might need.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2018 Ram 1500 Behind an RV with UTB 1000 Supplemental Braking System
  Since you already have a supplemental braking system there are just 4 additional major components you will need to flat tow your 2018 Ram 1500: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, and lighting. For base plates you can use # RM-52289-4. It will work with Big Horn models, Laramie models, and Laramine Longhorn models as well as several other models of the 2018 Ram 1500 including those with the EcoDiesel motor (if that is the type of diesel motor that is in your Ram). For a tow bar you...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ford F-150 With 4 Wheels Down
  There are a number of parts you will need to flat tow your 2018 Ford F-150 starting with compatible base plates. For these I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 because the brackets will be hidden away so your F-150 can maintain a clean look; if you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see how they will look when installed on a F-150. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 because of how easy the tow bar is to connect to the...
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• Cost Effective Parts To Flat-Tow a 2018 Ford F-150
  In order to flat-tow a 2018 Ford F-150 you'll need base plates, tow bar, safety cables, a supplemental braking system, and flat-tow wiring harness. I will attach some cost effective options for each of these components below. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-524431-4 Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar part # RM-501 RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables part # RM-643 Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System part # TR118821 Roadmaster BrakeMaster System part #...
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• Does Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # RM-524431-4 Fit 2018 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
  Roadmaster has confirmed for us that the base plate kit part # RM-524431-4 that you referenced does fit the EcoBoost models of your 2018 Ford F-150. The arms of the kit come out below the front bumper of the truck where the tow hooks normally are at so the license plate would not be an issue. I looked up as many pictures as I could find that showed the front end of your truck and was not able to see any ecoboost models that had a license plate covering where the base plate kit would install.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Honda Pilot or 2016 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Behind an RV
  First and foremost, thank you for your service to our country, preserving freedom, and defending us all. There are 5 major components needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For the 2012 Honda Pilot: Base plates # 521568-1 Tow bar # RM-520 (note that all Roadmaster tow bars are compatible with the base plates above) Safety cables # RM-643 Lighting # RM-2120 for quick and easy or # RM-154 for something more permanent Supplemental...
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