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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your Ford Ranger's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.
Features:
Note: Fishwires (C58400 - sold separately) are required for complete installation.
The square drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with hitch pins. 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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (986 Customer Reviews)
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.
Installed on a 2010 Ford Ranger Sport 2wd
Have towed over 10000 and not one issue. I did the install without one issue, picture perfect, I did use a online video to get a general idea of install otherwise I primarily used manufacturer's. . Be sure to use the recommended/ required locktite product.
Enjoy!!!
No problem installing.
Alan
1/17/2022
No problems, works great
Very impressed with how complete the kit was and the detailed instructions although a few detailed photos or diagrams to go along with the instructions would have helped. Everything looks very well made and good quality hardware (could have included the loctite that they recommend using though).
Only problem I had is that 4 of the bolt holes needed to be enlarged due to variations in the vehicle frame. They could have made the holes a little larger since you use large area washers or plates on almost every hole.
Structurally it seems like a little overkill but I have no worries that it will hold up well.
Would have given 5 stars if I didnt have to grind the holes egg shaped.
Jim
10/25/2020
Still working great - no problems
I installed the base plate my self with out a lift. It didn't require any special tools. As the instructions said I had to enlarge the frame slots to get the bumper to go back on. Over all I'm pleased with the fit and look of the unit
Tom K.
8/23/2019
The product is working very well. I have had to make a few very hard stops at highway speed and after inspection everything is in great shape
The Roadmaster baseplate seems to be well made. I did have problems with 4 of the bolt holes for the bumper not matching up. Had to take a file to the bumper holes to widen them a little. Overall I'm not displeased. I did end up with my tab height gaining an extra inch over the Blue Ox baseplate so that was a plus since the pintle hitches I connect too are about 30 inches off the ground. Overall I'm pleased. It remains to be seen how well the unit will hold up to 50,000 miles a year of towing.
Overall the customer service from etrailer has been exceptional. Quick phone response, knowledgeable staff, and website full of videos and information. The Base Plate instructions were pretty easy to follow and all parts were included.
When you replace the bumper it does hit the brackets on both sides. So maybe they could improve that. Everything else works fine.
Installation was more difficult than I thought it would be. I decided to have it professionally installed.
I haven't seen the product yet as I am out of town but the people at etrailer have been really great. Prompt,helping to get us the product safely abd saving us money.
product just arrived , prompt so thats excellent. sure would be nice if it had a decent set of intructions with it. sure is solid and sturdy construction so well done for that . i tried to get intructions (pdf file) but nothing popped up.
Perfect fitment, quick shipping as always.
Looks massive, and somewhat complex to install. Will provide feedback, once I've got it installed.
Great service. Always ready to help with your order and answer
questions.
Will use again.
I was pulling my truck using the roadmaster crossbar and to my surpass the towbar broke in half as I was towing. Good thing I was in town only going 20 miles poer hr.
etrailer service is and has always been stellar. My order was correct and was delivered very quickly. The only reason I made this a four instead of a five was that the rear bolt position of both base plate brackets where welded on crooked. Each small plate was at a different angle from each other. In my opinion whoever welded them wasn’t paying attention to quality control. Because I was on a time crunch for my departure on a trip and could not wait for replacements (and I needed the vehicle for local driving) I made the brackets work. Other than that the installation went smoothly and I was able to test tow my 2004 CRV a couple of times without incident.
Base Plate kit was complete and generally straight forward to install. Some instructions and dimensions were not explained in detail as they could have been. Especially the modifications made to the air dam were totally off. Most of the air dam is cut off to fit in front of the base plate. This was installed on a 2014 Chevy Captiva four cylinder car.
Very impressed that they're the exact fabbed fit, and easy to install! These tow base plates are super sturdy!
Item arrived earlier than predicted after viewing a very complete tracking system. The information was very clear and precise. Good job! I am 75 years of age and installed the baseplate myself. Only a couple of minor issues. One pin would not insert. Welding blob in the way. Filed it smooth and problem solved. The video was excellent but was a bit different in that it showed a different method o rear bolt installation, however the instructions on paper showed the correct way. Reinstalling the front clip had presented some difficulty. I suggest really watching the inner fender position relative to the front clip before removal. All said all went well. The finished look is great, (see pictures). Great product!
Item arrived very quickly. It appears to be of excellent quality. The salesman that helped me was very good and had very good knowledge of the product. The installation instructions were a bit vague, but I was able to figure them out. The price of the item was a bit higher than I was expecting.
Quick and easy install. Did not need to drill any holes.
Installed this base on a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker ZR-2.
Highly recommend this towing base.
Highly recommend E-Trailer for all of your towing accessories. Great product, great customer service!!
I've towed with it many times and Zero problems. I did find that moving the car slightly forward after stopping helps relax tension amd.make.disconnect much easier. Overall... I'd say SUPER..!!
Timely receipt and the installation was accomplished easily after watching the video.
Looks great installed. I think it will work perfectly for towing my F150 4x4. Took approximately 1 hrs. I removed the bumper, 4 bolts, and installed effortlessly. Nice appearance!
Just completed a 6600 mile rod trip, towing the Subaru behind a motor home.
Worked great.
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David C.
4/12/2020
Product is still in A1 condition! Because I used the Locktite during install not one nut has come loose in over 8000 miles.