Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Base Plates - RM-521447-5
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Twist Lock Attachment
Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame.
Features:
- Direct-connect brackets provide attachment points for your motor-home-mounted tow bar
- Streamlined design creates supremely clean look
- No obtrusive quick-disconnect crossbar
- Hidden brackets sit even farther back than standard brackets
- 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
- Compatible with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars only
- Instructions and mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Note: Roadmaster direct-connect base plates will only work with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2. These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.
The drawbars, or front arms, on this 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 each arm, simply tug the built-in pull pin to disengage the lock, twist the arm back and pull it out of the bracket. 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.
521447-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2014 - 2018 Jeep Cherokee 4WD - excluding Trailhawk
Customer Satisfaction Score:
76% were satisfied with this product
24% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-521447-5
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2038 Customer Reviews)
Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame.by: Joe08/12/2023
This base plate kit is excellent. The install was easy. I like the removable arms because you can remove them when not needed. The RM-521447-5 was a great fit for my 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4 wheel drive.
by: Douglas07/07/2021
Bolted directly to Grand Cherokee installation was easy. Same goes with hooking up my car to tow bar.
by: Rick10/25/2020
2014 Jeep Cherokee
The install was pretty straightforward on my 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude. I found a youtube video on how to remove the front bumper. The only issue is how much grill to cut to allow the base plates to poke through. You have to cut way more than indicated in the instructions.
by: Paul11/24/2021
Jeep Cherokee
Had it installed by my RV Service guy, and it’s worked great for us in towing our Jeep Cherokee with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 towing system!
by: Robert12/16/2017
2017 Jeep Cherokee
This product was this is difficult installing because the instructions were hard to follow and understand in parts. used the video for a 2017 Jeep Cherokee installing baseplateRoadmaster EZ4
by: Gary 08/10/2021
Jeep Cherokee
Baseplate for my Jeep Cherokee bolted right on and after a year no problems
by: Robert12/16/2017
2017 Jeep Cherokee
This product was this is difficult installing because the instructions were hard to follow and understand in parts.
by: Tim01/14/2022
Meet/exceeded expectations. Informative, helpful, prompt.
by: Richard 07/22/2022
Very good
by: Ralph 10/14/2021
Very efficient and much appreciated the quick ship.
by: Elaine 12/23/2021
by: John11/09/2022
I bought and self installed this on my 2021 GMC Sierra Duramax 1 year ago. Install took about 5 hours and wasn't difficult...I could problty install it in 2-3 hours after leaening the tricks. Weve towed the truck all over the USA since then (over 10,0000 miles) and it works great! I've used other brands and highly recommend Roadmaster tow systems over the competition.
by: William04/07/2024
The Roadmaster direct connect base was a perfect fit for my 2013 focus S to flat tow. We had it installed in about 3 hrs following the complete direction and pictures. I highly recommend using etrailer.
by: Richard03/10/2024
Good product. If you are reasonably handy and have some tools, you can install this yourself in a few hours. I'm a mechanic, it took me a little over 2 hours to install on my own toad. The fit is good, there are 4 holes you have to drill, otherwise it is plug and play. When you insert and twist lock the tow bar mounts into their sockets they feel a little sloppy but they are secure, and i never noticed any rattle when towing. Overall i give it a 4 out of 5 for easy install and clean look after install. Pic included of installed base plate.
by: Gary01/13/2024
Installed on my 2020 Jeep Cherokee for flat towing behind our motorhome . I wanted a tow bar connection that integrated with the front end of the Jeep and the removable arms did the trick . I had one issue with the driver side receiver bracket not lining up with the upper mount bolt hole on the Jeep, image 0547. Had to make a slight adjustment to the receiver bracket so the holes would line up, image 0551 and image 0559. The rest of the install went smoothly
I also installed the Demco braking Stay n Play Duo system , image 0565 which went in without any issues, image 6028. 7 thousand miles of towing later, couldn't be happier with the products
by: Tim L07/24/2023
This is a rock solid baseplate. Installed on a 2023 Equinox LT (AWD). I followed etrailer's videos for installation and they are spot on. We connect with a Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar, charge line kit, smart diode lighting kit, and a Demco Stay-in-Play supplimental braking system. It is fairly well hidden when not in-use. This setup is great!
by: David02/07/2023
Exactly what I needed. Written jbstructuons were spot on and video was very helpful.
by: Charles02/02/2024
I installed them on my new RAM 1500. Works great, very heavy duty. I also modified and attached a push bumper and used the Roadmaster base plates.
by: Dennis04/03/2024
Easy install. Looks great. Apparently they have made some changes so that the video is not accurate. Install instructions though were spot on. A template for cutting the grill would be an added plus.
by: John 04/08/2023
I was very pleased with the way you handled my order. I called and was greeted pleasantly and knowledgeable about what I needed and in just a few minutes my order was placed. It arrived just as they said it would in a timely matter.
I would recommend e-trailer to anyone!
by: Jay12/30/2023
Installed on my 2020 jeep jl sport s with factory plastic bumper and plastic rock guard. Shane’s video was very helpful but I did not like how the metal plate behind the rock guard was cut away and how the rock guard had two big cut outs so I did some modifications. I cut two slots in the metal bracket and added angle brackets for extra support. As a result i did not use the supplied brackets for the rock guard. I created a template for the rock guard which resulted in two small cut outs. A lot of extra time but i am retired so time is relative. I think it looks great.
by: Gary11/09/2023
Installing on 2020 Jeep Trailhawk :
Pic #0557 : Roadmaster Base Plate Kit , Demco Supplemental Braking System , Diode Wiring Kit , Demco Battery Charge Wire Kit
Pic # 0548 ,0551 , 0559 Had to adjust the bracket plate to line up with the upper bolt holes
Pic #6028 finished install , mounted the operating unit to the top fuse box cover using automotive Velcro . Air cylinder , controller and LED light installed . Aside from the base plate bracket not lining up with the upper bolt holes I would give it 4 stars . My son in law is a master at solving mechanical issues .
by: Kerry04/30/2022
The base plate arrived on time, with excellent instructions. I went slowly because my truck is only days old and still had it done in an evening.
by: John11/01/2023
I bought this base plate kit for my 2022 Jeep Rubicon Gladiator so I could flat tow behind my class a motor home with a Roadmaster Falcon all terrain non binding tow bar. The instructions were easy to follow and went smoothly except drilling the holes. That was my fault because I was using a dull drill bit. See attached photo
by: David 01/21/2023
The bracket kit fit my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek perfectly. The instructions are excellent and the video is really useful too. I’m really pleased with this RoadMaster bracket kit and the support from eTrailer.
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