Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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Price: $485.00
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
Item # 458-1
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Roadmaster Base Plates - 458-1
- Fixed Drawbars
- Roadmaster
Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide fixed attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar.
Features:
- Fixed-bar design - front arms cannot be removed
- 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 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
Notes:
- Direct-connect base plates will work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, and Falcon 2. These plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.
- Fishwires (C58400 - sold separately) are required for complete installation.
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 these base plates. These cables connect to an anchor plate on the Quick Disconnect crossbar, which will not be present when you are using direct-connect base plates.
458-1 Road Master MS Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1990 - 1991 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 F-250 - 4 Wheel Drive - with sway bar
- 1990 - 1991 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 F-250 - 4 Wheel Drive - without sway bar
- 1992 - 1996 Ford F-250 and F-350 F-250 - 4 Wheel Drive
- 1997 - 1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty F-250 - 4 Wheel Drive
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms - 458-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (16 Customer Reviews)
Designed specifically for heavy-duty applications, direct-connect brackets install onto your vehicle's frame to provide fixed attachment points for a motor-home-mounted tow bar.by: Luke04/10/2024
2013 Prevost Motorhome Chassis
I used this on my 1997 (square body) F250. Fit perfectly, no drilling required. It works as it should. No issues.
by: Richard W08/02/2022
1995 Ford F-250 and F-350
by: Raymond05/01/2023
I have Rugged Ridge Modular XHD Bumpers for Jeep Wrangler JK and needed special adapters for the Blue Ox tow system. Alex J. was able to guide me and get exactly what I needed for my setup. These are working great!!
by: Claude02/10/2019
Received these and they were well packaged and no damage even to the paint. Appears to be well made. I am impressed with the construction of these. Appear to be well engineered. Fit my Roadmaster tow arms perfectly.
by: Jeff 05/20/2023
Excellent , knowledgeable , fast service !
And the person that assisted me with my order friendly & had a good attitude !
by: Gary 05/05/2020
Everything went well till I got to lining up the threaded plates inside the frame rails with the wire attached and one of the wires broke off before l got the bolt started other than that instructions were very good
by: Patrick 10/21/2020
Easy to install, choice of video and/or printed instructions.
by: Joe06/07/2018
I installed these a year ago and since have towed my Jeep a little of 2,000 miles. Perfect. No issues at all.
by: raymond10/09/2014
excellent fit on my dodge very pleased with this product...
by: Craig 07/16/2020
Great product.
by: Alan04/27/2018
Product came ahead of schedule Great!
by: Kenneth10/26/2022
by: Robert 06/19/2021
by: Daniel07/28/2021
by: David B.02/28/2011
Product as described.
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- Correct Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar To Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit AdapterIn order to use the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part # BX7420 with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # 458-1 on your 1997 Ford F-250 you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket part # BX88185. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket actually replaces the triple lug connectors on the Blue Ox Avail which you can see in the attached photo.
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- Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Ford F-250HD 4X4 7.3 Liter Behind an RVThere are many configurations of the 1997 Ford F-250HD 4x4 7.3 so it will depend on how much your truck weighs. The Excali-Bar tow bar, # DM9511008, is rated for 7,500 pounds so if the truck is under that you can use it. It is likely that it is less than 7,500 pounds but it is worth mentioning! For base plates you would need to use # 458-1 if your truck does not have a front anti-sway bar. If you use the # 458-1 base plates then you would also need adapter # BX88185 to use the Avail tow...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1996 Ford F-350 7.3 Behind an RVWelcome back! There are no confirmed custom base plate fits for the 1996 Ford F-350 trucks so in order to flat tow it you would need to have Blue Ox universal base plates # BX88266 installed. A professional installation is recommended. For a compatible tow bar you can use the Avail # BX7420 if the truck is under 10,000 pounds. If it is over 10,000 pounds the only option is the Trion # BX7520P which has a lunette ring coupler so the hitch it attaches to would have to be a pintle hitch. For...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1990 Ford F-150 behind an RVFor your 1990 Ford F-150 you will want a Roadmaster Base Plate kit # 414-1 if your vehicle is a 4-wheel drive model, or a base plate kit # 407-1 if you have a 2-wheel drive model without a sway bar. I checked with Roadmaster and the base plate kit # 458-1 that you referenced is not the correct product for the F150s. There are several other components you will need to flat tow your vehicle. The next thing you will need is a tow bar. For a tow bar that has a few of the other components included...
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 1997 Ford F-250 4x4 From what I can find in the online owner's manual your 1997 Ford F-250 can be towed with four wheels down if you have a lever-operated transfer case. There are some steps listed in the manual to follow before flat towing, so you'll need to read your manual and complete each step to ensure the safety of your F-250's components. To flat tow your 1997 Ford F-250 4x4 you'll need a tow bar, base plate, braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations...
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