Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # 1444-3
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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Rubicon X Edition
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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Roadmaster
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use.
Features:
- Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
- Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
- Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
- Simple installation - no welding
- Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
- No crossbar needed - faster hookup and sleeker appearance
- Crossbar not required because these direct-connect base plates are designed for strong, heavy-duty applications
- Compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers
- Instructions and mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: Direct-connect base plates will work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, Falcon 2, and Nighthawk. These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.
Direct-connect brackets do not require a crossbar because of the heavy-duty nature of your vehicle's frame. Thus, installation is simplified, the hookup process is faster, and the total appearance is enhanced.
Note: The EZ Hook safety cables included with Roadmaster's Sterling tow bars will not work with direct-connect base plates. These cables connect to an anchor plate on the Quick Disconnect crossbar, which will not be present when you are using these base plates.
The drawbars, or front arms, on the direct-connect base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with 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.
345-3 Road Master MX Base Plate Kit
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 1444-3
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (985 Customer Reviews)
Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar. Front arms are easily removable when not in use.by: KC04/18/2024
Jeep
We hooked this to our 2017 Jeep Rubicon, and it has worked great!
by: Harold 04/03/2024
excelent fit, a little cutting in ther skidpan and on she went.
by: Andy 02/17/2023
Easy to order- base plate kit fits as it should
by: Jay C.07/16/2016
2015 JeepWrangler Unlimited
Excellent product and customer service. Installation was very easy just follow the directions. Used a Dremel Ultra Saw to make the necessary cuts in the front skid plate. The cuts were very easy to make. Be sure to remove the skid plate first. Used the jeep jack on both sides to align the holes in the base plate to the holes in the frame as this was a tight fit. Used this MX base plate on a 2015 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock. Hope this helps.
by: William10/12/2018
Jeep
The baseplate was easiest to install following the directions. I have gone on too long trips telling my jeep with no problems.
I wish they made covers for it when not using it to tow.
by: Betty 04/27/2023
Easy to install.
by: Brad05/27/2022
Easy to Install if you have any mechanical skills. Easy to hook up/de-couple towed vehicle as needed. Very strong components. Towed a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon all over the Western US in 2021 with zero issues. I would recommend this product.
by: Gregory 07/20/2021
Roadmaster
New Roadmaster Base Plate was delivered in 2 days, great customer service (Thanks Kristen!!)
by: Scott05/03/2018
Roadmaster
This is my third Roadmaster install ,never had a problem and they went flawlessly and the staff at e-Trailer are a great help if you have questions or concern and their videos on Youtube are very helpful !
by: Bill07/18/2015
I'm very pleased with the service and parts that were sent to me from the folks at E Trailer. Chris took my order over the phone and delivered everything on time with accuracy. A plus rating !
by: Eric 10/06/2020
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Super pleased with the service that I received as far as getting the order and it being what was advertised. Perfect fit. I must say that the instruction video was very helpful but I’m sure that the ease of putting the blind nuts up inside the frame must have been shot many times as it was way more difficult than the video showed.
Also Amy E was so helpful in getting everything to me in a timely manner. Thanks
by: Darin S08/23/2021
Service was excellent and knowledgeable. Nichole really know their products, listened well and was very helpful.
We love working with etrailer and will do so again when we need them!
by: Kenneth11/10/2021
Installed myself, about 4 hours. Not too bad, install video on your website was a good primer
by: Gary 10/02/2022
Perfect fit. Easy to install.
by: Daniel T11/19/2019
Easy to install and performs perfectly. I recommend this to all.
by: Stephen07/23/2022
Bolted right up. Easy Install
by: jim09/14/2016
all went perfect. .on time delivery.6 stars.thanks derek
by: FJ4010/19/2020
Product is great fit was perfect
by: Patrick08/29/2021
It was a lot easier to install than I thought it would be
by: Laura11/22/2023
by: Kim03/08/2018
Easy to install, quick delivery
by: David 07/07/2021
by: James 06/06/2021
2018 Jeep JK Wrangler
by: Dominic 04/17/2023
by: Douglas 07/05/2023
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