Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
(2020 reviews)
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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2020 Chevrolet Equinox - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- 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 '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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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-523193-5
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2018 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: Tim L07/24/2023
2023 Chevrolet Equinox
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: Andy05/17/2023
This kit worked out great for my 2022 Chevy Equinox. I like how it has separate side plates, which make it easier to attach the main bar. The points where it attaches to the frame seem plenty secure. It is important to watch the videos provided by etrailer as Ryan is very thorough and has good tips for installing. I would also recommend installing additional wiring while having the front end off. Overall, I was able to complete in my driveway. The hardest part was sorting out the wiring for whatever braking and tail lights you decide on. William S helped me pick all the necessary components needed for flat towing behind my Jayco RV. I am looking forward to a summer of camping and having more freedom to explore the area, now having a car.
by: Robert J04/25/2024
The directions wasn't very good for installing but we managed to find a You tube video that was very helpful. We had to do some modifying to get it to fit properly.
by: Steve08/26/2023
Just finished installing your baseplate on my 2019 equinox redline. Excellent instructions,perfect fit and three day fast delivery. Very happy. I am 73 and will really enjoy the quick connect arms. Thank you etrailer
by: Paul08/03/2020
Installing the 2020 Chevy Equinox base plate was easy. Perfect directions and videos helped a lot. Taking the front end off a brand new car was scary. Only real hard part came when trying to determine which parts of the from grill to cut the openings for the quick connections and the wiring connector protrusions. The cuts have to be made prior to reinstalling the grill and you can't really see where to cut without the grill in the correct configuration on the fender. So you cut and trim to fit. Then get the grill into the fender connector then check and make additional cuts as necessary. Also I installed a Invisibrake inside of the engine bay, not under the back seat. This was my wife's suggestion and she was correct. It fits and you only have to run the little air tube through the firewall. No taking apart of the interior molding except the driver kick panel for the pneumatic cylinder. Very easy.
by: Daivd e04/05/2023
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Was a little fun putting on but works g reat
Daivd E.
4/5/2024
Worked great and not hard to install
by: Joseph05/07/2021
Installed the baseplate myself. Just followed the directions and it went well. Have used it for about 4000 miles. Easy to connect to the tow bar. Great produce.
Joseph
5/9/2022
I installed the product myself two years ago. Installation instructions were detailed and easy to follow. I have towed the car approximately 8000 miles over the past two years and it has been solid to use and easy to connect to each time.
by: John 09/23/2023
Fast delivery of a base plate from a trusted, (Roadmaster) manufacturer. Very satisfied with entire process.
by: Rex 04/22/2024
Everything fit like it should
by: LDSTexas06/25/2023
Excellent Product! I choose this base plate because it bolts very securely to the frame of the vehicle. I have been towing with it now for a little over a year and it has performed flawlessly!
by: Anthony03/31/2022
For the installation the instructions were good, but watching some videos made it much easier to take apart a brand new car. All went well. Installed on a 2020 Chevy Equinox 2.0
by: Tom 08/30/2023
Everything showed up just fine. Shipping was great I’ll call if I have any questions. But it should be pretty straightforward according to your videos. Thanks so much Tom
by: Lenore02/29/2024
Delivery was super quick. Easy ordering.
by: Steven 02/29/2024
Everything that's needed
by: Mark06/09/2023
Installed one of these on our Chevy Equinox as well as our Ford Fusion. Directions were excellent. Took some time but everything worked out great. Easy to unhook as long as there is no tension on the arms, so level ground. Highly recommended!
by: Christian 02/05/2024
Excellent product. Fast delivery.
by: Kenneth10/18/2019
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
The roadmaster rm-523193-5 arrived as promised. The box the base plate came is was damage, and a good 5 inch whole was exposed. Good news, was that upon opening the box nothing was damage. The base plate installed as intended, and etrailer videos was so helpful. Very happy with the way it looks on my 2018 Equinox .
Kenneth
1/16/2021
Thanks yes we used the base plate in our equinox and it worked great. Towed the car over 2000 miles on a trip this year. Only complaint, and it is small, is the rust appeared already on the front post. But the product is very sound and clear install manual made the job easy.
by: Thomas 10/22/2023
2024 Chevrolet Equinox
Directions for 2024 equinox could have been better removing front end from fenders not really cleari
by: Stan 11/21/2022
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Iam very happy with this baseplate, I installed it on my 2019 Chevy Equinox in about four hours. I did watch the install video before hand, which was very helpful.
by: Darryl 10/04/2023
Fast shipping great products an awesome website for DIY mechanics
by: Kevin 10/02/2023
Haven’t received this yet
by: Chas S03/29/2020
I've had three tow vehicles and put base plates on two of them. This was by far the easiest install - once I got the car far enough apart to do the actual installation. My only issue was that that I have a Brakemaster braking system and there was no place on the base plate for the connectors for that. The car definitely doesn't have a place for those connectors. I ended up improvising. I have 4,500 miles of towing on the baseplate and there have been no issues.
by: Jeff09/18/2022
I have concerns , my box had been opened on both ends and taped closed with clear package tape. Please send me a list of all parts that are included so I can inventory my hitch.before I take it to installation shop. Thanks Jeff
by: John04/06/2022
I put the road master on my 2020 Chevy equinox. The install went very nice. The roadmaster video and the paper instructions were very helpful. The base plate was better designed than others I looked at. The bolt pattern made for a very strong connection. It fit perfectly. This is a very well thought out product. Thanks John
by: William 06/29/2023
Fit perfectly
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