Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
(2038 reviews)
Price: $485.00
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # RM-524461-5
Retail:$550.00
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Roadmaster Base Plates - RM-524461-5
- 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.
524461-5 Road Master EZ5 Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2019 - 2020 Lincoln Nautilus 2.7L V6 Engine
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-524461-5
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: Dennis04/03/2024
2020 Lincoln Nautilus
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 08/21/2023
As promised, good solid design
by: Lawrence12/27/2021
2020 Lincoln Nautilus
I have used the Roadmaster tow bars in the past and have found them extremely easy to attach and detach my towed vehicle. This shipment was delivered quickly. Box was damaged and the tow bar had some paint chips but nothing serious. Did not affect the working of the tow bar.
by: Doug 08/07/2021
Christian B was great help in getting my order delivered to me in advance as I was going on a trip and time was of the essence. He delivered it 3 days ahead of the expectation date. He was also very knowledgeable and courteous. Thanks for all your help!
by: Thomas 10/13/2019
Perfect fit, almost invisible great ser vice
by: Ernie05/06/2022
by: Jay 09/26/2022
by: Patrick04/29/2022
by: Gary.11/25/2022
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: 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.
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: Don 04/26/2024
Item works good. We pulled our ‘21 Canyon behind our RV on several trips and had no issues other than you need to put in a diode to the rear lights to keep them from back feeding.
by: Rick10/26/2023
Easiest I drive done. Works perfectly. I had some concerns if it would work on my Shelby F-150. etrailer put me in touch with Roadmaster directly who had never done one either. Said if it didn’t work I could return it. It fit with minor adjustments. Have towed a few thousand miles already. Couldn’t be happier
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- Can a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Be Flat Towed with Pre-Collision Avoidance I checked the owner's manual for a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus and only the models with a 2.7 L engine can be flat-towed, not models with a 2.0 L engine. There is no mention of the pre-collision avoidance feature being an issue so you can still flat tow the vehicle if you have this assuming you have the correct engine size. In order to flat-tow this vehicle you'll need a number of different components of which I have attached below. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-524461-5 Roadmaster...
view full answer... - Adapter For Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plates on 2019 Lincoln NautilusOkay, we can get you set up, and let's start with the tow bar adapter, for which you'll need a different one than the part you mentioned for the Roadmaster base plates that fit your 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, which are the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524461-5. These are direct connect base plates, the correct part is the following: - Roadmaster Adapter Kit for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars # RO64FR Let's move on to the braking system, and for one that is not portable...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2020 Lincoln Nautilus Behind a 2021 Allegro Bus MotorhomeI can definitely help you out with this. To tow your 2020 Lincoln Nautilus behind your 2021 Allegro Bus you will need at least 5 main parts (Base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and supplemental braking system). I have listed these parts out below, along with a brief description of their purpose and a recommendation. Base Plate Kit: This is a custom fit part that allows for proper attachment points on your Nautilus to use a tow bar. I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect...
view full answer... - How To Use Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar on a 2019 Lincoln NautilusIn order to use the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-676 on your 2019 Lincoln Nautilus you'll need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-524461-5. In addition to these, you'll also need the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154 which will transfer the lights, the Roadmaster Battery Disconnect Switch part # RM-766 which will kill power to the batter as required per the manual, and the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental...
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus w/ a 2.7L Engine Thanks for the picture! I checked with Roadmaster and since your 2019 Lincoln Nautilus has the 2.7 L engine it is able to be flat towed. The battery must be disconnected while your Lincoln's being towed because if it runs too low it'll automatically shift to park. This step should be covered in your owner's manual in the Manual Park Release section. If you aren't interested in unhooking the cables every time you can install the Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch item # RM-766....
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- Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Lincoln NautilusThere are a number of parts needed to flat tow your 2020 Lincoln Nautilus 2.7L V6 engine and we can start with the wiring you asked about, which would be the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This kit is recommended because it is designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback to keep your Lincoln's electrical system safe. Along with this wiring kit here are the other parts recommended to flat tow your 2020 Lincoln Nautilus with a 2.7L V6 engine: -...
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