Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # RM-523160-5
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Roadmaster Base Plates - RM-523160-5
- 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.
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This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2010 - 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-523160-5
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2032 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: Robert 07/20/2023
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
The baseplate fit perfect,no drilling holes, no cutting holes out of the grill. It went on ez for a 67 yr old . Just wait tell you have all the nuts and boilts in before you tighten them down. It helps the fit.
by: Masters01/08/2023
The base plate works fine but I’m still having issues with the electrical components. For some reason the battery still discharges when towing the vehicle. Hopefully I can get this figured out soon.
by: Tommy 09/05/2021
The product was a snap to put on the car, instructions were well prepared and all the hardware fit just like the instructions said it would, it was a pleasure to put this tow plat on the vehicle, thank you for making it so easy. Tommy
by: Cecil06/27/2018
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
Works perfect took me much longer to install but I am 82 years old and work slow! Parts and directions were excellent
by: Robert10/30/2018
2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Received quickly and all is in order. Thanks etrailer!
by: Brian09/01/2021
Works great, easy to hook up and unhook
by: Shane08/31/2021
Product works well and as intended.
by: 03/14/2021
Grate service, fast shipping and super nice people tnx to
by: 07/24/2023
2014 Chevrolet Equinox
by: Michael 11/26/2023
2015 Chevrolet Equinox
by: Roderick 09/24/2022
by: Richard 09/04/2022
2011 Chevrolet Equinox
by: James 03/19/2023
by: Darris02/12/2021
by: Paul 03/15/2021
by: Randy 10/19/2022
2015 Chevrolet Equinox
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!
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Cecil
6/27/2019
Excellent no problems