Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # RM-521440-4
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Roadmaster Base Plates - RM-521440-4
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Twist Lock Attachment
Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.
Features:
- Hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
- Crossbar-style brackets sit far back for a supremely clean look
- 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
- Integrated mounting points let you easily attach an electrical connector plug or bracket (sold separately)
- Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
- Instructions and mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
The drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style series 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, simply twist the arms back and pull them out. 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.
521440-4 Road Master EZ4 Base Plate Kit
Replaces 5211440-1B
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2011 - 2013 Dodge Durango All Wheel Drive
- 2011 - 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee excluding SRT-8
- 2018 - 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee excluding SRT-8 and Trackhawk
- 2022 - 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK - old body
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not fit
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-521440-4
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (871 Customer Reviews)
Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.by: Richard08/20/2021
This was my 4th install for a dingy (with 4 wheel flat towing) in the last 20 years. This install is for a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Overland. The New ROADmaster 90* twist & lock removable base plates are REALY Awesome! So much much easier & faster than installing & removing locking pins! One picture shows a Brush guard from ROADmaster no longer available.
by: Gary 12/06/2023
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fit perfectly in the Grand Cherokee and the instructions were perfect.
by: Mike09/28/2019
The Base Plates are performing as expected, unfortunately chipping paint has plagued these Base Plates. This chipping paint has occurred along both of the leading edge of where the tow bar mounts. This has not been caused from abuse/misuse, it started happening soon after began using. Should not have happened so soon.
by: Paul H05/26/2022
Jeep
Easy to install the videos you have are a great help, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
by: Mike 06/04/2021
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I ordered this base plate to be installed on our 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited to allow it to be used with a Roadmaster Tow Bar that we purchased originally in early 2000 to tow our 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Yes, 20 years later we are back into RVing and wanted to tow our 2020 Jeep behind our new Jayco Seneca Super-C motorhome. The only difference between 2000 and 2020 is the fact that we needed a brake activation system for our 2020 setup, something that wasn’t required in 2000. etrailer also sold us the Roadmaster Invisi Brake operating system which we had our local welding fabricator (also RV hitch installation expert) instal. Everything works perfectly and safely. Thank you etrailer!
by: Steve F08/12/2017
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This is an nice unit and the instruction included were spot on. It is very scary to rip the front end of your toad off to install a tow kit. But, nothing went wrong and the parts are great. Should be easy to remove and install when needed.
One improvement would be a better way to cut out the two grill parts for the tow extensions. I finally toss the originals and left open holes. It looks find. And bought new closures for the time that I decide to change the rig. If Road Master had produced a templant, I might have had something that I would have used. as it was, I screwed up the closure too much to use.
Steve F.
8/15/2018
they work great. I changed to a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and had the dealer switch over. Still work perfectly. Using them again in Oct.
by: Dan G06/25/2020
Jeep Grand Cherokee
One year ago I purchased the equipment to tow my Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 flat behind my motorhome from etrailer. I received the items within 4 days, and was able to do the install myself thanks to the fantastic instructional videos provided by etrailer.
I have towed it from Iowa to Colorado, and several shorter trips. It is easy to
hook up/unhook and tows fantastic. I went with the Roadmaster Sterling tow bar as well as the roadmaster crossbar with removable arms. I would HIGHLY recommend this setup! I also put the roadmaster diode wiring set in the Jeep to use the tail lights. Works flawless! I have used etrailer for several items and have always been completely satisfied. Preston was super helpful in helping me choose the best equipment for my application! Can't go wrong with etrailer!
by: Terry F04/05/2020
Jeep Grand Cherokee
I ordered an RM -521440-4 base plate for my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Talked with sales and they were very helpful and knew their products.
The price was good and it was delivered in a few days.
Good company to do business with.
Terry F.
4/6/2021
Since the base plate install we have towed our Jeep to California and back without any issues. Good quality and easy to use.
by: Bill F10/19/2017
Product installed easily hardest part was finding drill sharp enough to drill holes. Took about 4 hrs at a 75 year olds pace.
Looks nice and fit my existing tow bar with no problems. You may want to remind buyers they need a plastic pop rivet tool, not easy to find in local auto stores. I took advantage of my friend who owns a body shop, it took 2 minutes.
Bill F.
10/19/2018
Still towing my car works great. Very satisfied only problem I had was my wife panicked when she saw front of car on lawn while I installed brackets.
by: Henry M12/14/2015
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The base plate fit fitment is great. However, due to 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit manufacturing tolerances, there was a little shimming required on driver side radiator support bolt up on my installation (1/8" flat washer was used). Other then that, installation was a breeze.
by: Joe b01/28/2017
Patrick was a pleasure to deal with.he verified the proper and required components,followed up getting them shipped quickly and free,no sales tax.highly recommend!!!!
Joe B.
1/28/2018
Really good.thank you!!
by: Denis L.08/15/2016
Thanks for the quick delivery. The base plates mounted exactly as per the instructions given. Real easy.
The next time I need new base plates for a different vehicle I'll make sure to contact you.
Thanks again.
by: Leslie03/08/2017
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Just received RoadMaster Baseplate Kit (-4), Falcon 2 Tow Bar, Diode Taillight Kit and the Wireless Braking Kit for my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. Arrived after only two days! All packages arrived in good shape!
by: Dennis 11/20/2021
Installation was straight forward. Online video was a great addition to the included instructions. Brackets have worked well and are easy to set up for towing
by: Michael05/25/2020
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Just finished installing this base plate on our 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install went smoothly with the help of all the etrailer videos. Every thing fit and all the parts were there. Thanks etrailer
by: Stan Jernigan06/28/2020
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The products purchased were to allow me to tow my new Jeep Grand Cherokee behind my motorhome. Actually I had purchased a similar setup from you Five years earlier for my 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Both worked as advertised and I was very satisfied.
by: Douglas 08/18/2020
Tim M was great to work with, parts came very fast and installation was easy with the instructions that came with it. Will be going back to etrailer again for my towing needs. The salesman was very helpful when it came to knowing the products.
by: Jim02/25/2021
Great service from etrailer. I had ordered and received the wrong part. I contacted etrailer and they verified the correct part I needed and shipped it right out.
by: Jerry 11/21/2021
Roadmaster
Just what I wanted. Roadmaster is the b est!
by: Kakory 02/24/2017
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Quality made! Great installation instructions and ETrailer video. Can't go wrong.
by: David05/18/2022
Easy to install. Works as advertised. Starting to rust after only 1 year.
by: Kenneth02/26/2019
Works great easy installation with ease! No complaints!
by: Randy B11/22/2013
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Looks great on our new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
by: Tim 09/27/2020
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
this is the third bracket that I have put on. It is easy to understand the instructions, with pictures.
by: Mike 04/14/2021
Etrailer is always good to work with.
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Mike
6/5/2022
Excellent! We have towed the Grand Cherokee with it for over 17,000 miles since installation, with no operational issues. From NW MT to west coast of WA, to Rockport, TX, to Duluth, MN and back in three separate trips.