Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Base Plates
- 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
- 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.
52923-4 Road Master EZ4 Base Plate Kit
Item # RM-52923-4
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2014 - 2018 Subaru Forester Manual transmission - excluding 2.0 XT
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-52923-4
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (876 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: Tim. J.06/06/2019
Very easy and simple Installation, Bolt on and couple drills, Very strong and it's not sticking out up front, it's actually hidden. I Liked very much and that's why I bought second one. And looking to by another one in the close future.
Good Job Guys.
by: Tim03/20/2020
Excellent set up, easy to install, very durable. I like that you can barely notice that it actually there.
by: Pooh08/19/2016
Roadmaster
Incredibly good quality and instructions. The instructions are unique - they are complete, correct, with clear photos relevant to what they're describing. Perfect, in other words, which is unfortunately rare in this world of poor Chinese translations. And the fabrication of all the parts was perfect, with first quality welding. Reviewing what I just typed I sound like a shill for Roadmaster. I'm not, just a very satisfied customer.
by: Bill Soderquest10/06/2014
2015 Subaru Forester
Box arrived damaged. Product was OK but several of the bolts and misilanus hardware was missing. Base plate installed easily. Could have explained facia pulls out sideways not forwardto disengage sides . fiit perfect
by: Dave E.10/20/2016
Base plate and mounting instructions were as advertised. Manufactured with Quality and ease of installation.
by: Elmer E01/09/2015
2015 Subaru Forester
Purchased Tow Bar and light kit for 2015 Subaru Forester, the service was excellent. Item was exactly as ordered and was received ahead of scheduled delivery.
by: Paul03/21/2017
Subaru
Everything was as order. Would have been happier with a quicker ship time. But all is as advertised and should work great for towing our subaru behind our motorhome.
by: Jerry09/04/2022
This was a straightforward install. The instructions were easy to understand and follow. All the necessary parts and hardware were included. It is pretty well hidden once installed. I highly recommend this base plate and etrailer.
by: Daniel kb7uxe04/13/2024
great fit. a slight cut needed to be made in the bumper bracket to facilitate the round tube to fit through the bracket. but, other than that, it was an easy install took about 2 hours if you include the coffee brakes. this part is highly recommended. Fast shipping. the beast human service. thank you.
by: David05/03/2022
Had Base Plate installed today, shop gave me 2.5 hr labor time. I returned just under 2hrs and they were backing my car out the shop. They parked it facing me. I told the Mechanic "That was quick" He said that's because it wouldn't fit. I was disappointed and asked what do I owe you for your labor> He laughed out loud and said it on there, but hard to see. I was so surprised and pleased you have to just about get down on your knees and bend down to see it. took me about 8 min to install everything and connect it to the Tow vehicle. I'm very pleased with it.
by: William02/17/2024
So far has performed very well. Was easy to install and hookup is pretty quick and easy. You install instructions were very thorough. Practically invisible when not in use. Tried to attach two pics, but would only take one.
by: Mark06/12/2023
Ordered Product on Saturday afternoon, delivered on Wednesday, Installed on Friday. My 23 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe did take the spacer and washer on each side of the frame and was no problem getting them to fit. The lower passenger outside nut that holds on the bumper will not tighten down all the way, the flange of the factory nut gets caught in a slot in the base plate on that side. Will look into a standard nut to see if that will work - it is tight against the slot and holding.
by: Richard11/01/2022
Super-cool. It's been a year. I installed it myself and it was way less of a task than I expected. The fitment of this was incredibly spot on (no "tweaking" or drilling). Performance wise . . . it does what you expect. You insert the removable "arms", clip in onto your tow bar, and when you get to your destination the vehicle is still attached to your tow bar. Quality product.
by: Larry02/10/2024
I’m always extremely satisfied with Roadmaster products. I had just bought a new truck and planned on towing it so I needed everything to get it ready to tow. This review also applies to to the other items I purchased.
by: Louis 01/20/2024
Good fit, works well. Very happy with the base plate after 1st year of use.
etrailer staff was very helpful with my questions, making certain I got the base plate that was right and advice with minor problems I had with installation.
by: Steven 08/17/2022
I installed this kit on my 2015 Honda Fit. The instructions are very good, however, there are a couple of "snags" to watch out for. You might have to enlarge the holes on the blind hole part of the bumper installation in order to get all of the mounting bolts to align. The other recommendation I have is NOT to use the Loctite "red" thread compound on the blind hole bolts where you cannot get a wrench on the inside. The Loctite will dry too fast and cause issues tightening the bolts on those areas. They have lock washers anyways and you can use the Loctite on the bolts you can get a wrench on the backing nut mounts. I have been towing for months now and I am very happy with it, especially the crossbar style. You will have to purchase the crossbar separately. It's more weight and a little clunky compared to the direct attachment but it allows you to disconnect in some tough situations by pulling the crossbar off while one arm of the tow hitch is still attached. I use an Falcon All Terrain tow bar so I can release the tow arms in uneven conditions. And I have encountered all types of uneven ground, it really makes disconnect of the TOAD very easy.
by: Rob01/19/2019
The Jeep project went very well everything fit great and worked well. I really love Roadmaster products and quality and your company is the best place to purchase them. I sold the Jeep and replaced it with a new 2019 Chevy Equinox 2.0 L AWD and just purchased and installed the following items from you and installed them, RM-156-25 & RM-156-75 Battery Charge Line Kit, RM-146-7 Flex Coil Kit, RM-523193-4 EZ4 Plate Kit, RM-88333 Custom Seat Adapter, RM-751489 Stop Light Switch Kit and a RM-98160 Second Vehicle Brake Kit w/brakeaway. All these parts were in stock and arrived quickly and normal with you people, I really enjoy the o-line vidios as I do all my own installs. Thank you so much for your great service.
I will attach pictures of my install, you will see how I was able to fab a bracket and attach it to the existing mount on the base plate to mount the brakeaway switch and the air connection for the brake system.
I also fabricated a tail light bar as I didn't want to use mag-lights or splice into the factory lights and bulbs installed into the lights would not work as the factory brake lights will come on when the brake system is applyed and the turn siginals would not be visable.
Thanks for all you do, I would and do recommend you people to everyone who needs your products. Rob
by: David 05/08/2023
Solid product well make easy install
by: Larry12/21/2023
Installed myself with help of one friend. Assistance with install using the videows was invaluable. The installation on a brand new vehicle brought praise and comments on how clean the install looked. Great job etrailer.
by: Bob T.04/20/2014
Great product for my 2014 Wrangler. Good materials, solid attachment to vehicle, and looks good. The e trailer installation video was great for assisting installation. Made the install much quicker and easier. The most difficult procedure for me was disconnecting the wiring harness on the back of the bumper. An old tack puller (or tool of similar design) would have been great for leveraging the pins out of their holes. Cutting the air dam was a slow process to ensure I didn't cut too much. A paper template to mark where to cut the air dam would make this process much simpler. Again, I can't emphasize enough how great the installation video was for making the steps easier.
by: Douglas 04/23/2024
So far so good. It arrived sooner than expected. Very pleased. Installing it tomorrow. I’ll try to update later.
by: Jeffrey10/29/2017
etrailer service was great. Received my Roadmaster base plate in 3 days. The directions from Roadmaster were fair, but etrailer's video was excellent. I had trouble mounting my base plate as the space between the two baseplate ends were too tight. I needed to use a floor jack and bottle jack to get it on. Once it was in position everything went together fine. I trimmed the Jeep' air dam differently keeping the ends that Roadmaster wants you to cut off. I think it looks better. I also had to modify the center cut in the air dam to accommodate the breakaway switch I have.
by: James08/15/2023
Baseplate did not fit vehicle. Apparently it was manufactured icorrectly. All other baseplates for this vehicle were also manufactured improperly so engineering had to come up with new install procedures. Took a week to make that happen. Also, received new Easy Connect modules that are identical to one I already had.
by: William12/05/2023
Unfortunately first set was defective from Roadmaster. Etrailer sent another set and return label which installed correctly, eTrailer was great to work with.
by: rag_ftw01/13/2024
Fast delivery, correct parts, excellent installation instructions, and everyting fit! I would buy from this seller again.
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view full answer... - Recommended Equipment for Flat Towing 2015 Subaru Forester Behind MotorhomeThe Roadmaster Sterling is an excellent tow bar that will work great for you. If your Forester is a manual transmission non-turbo model, you can use the Roadmaster # RM-52923-4 base plates. The base plate is compatible with your Sterling Tow bar. According to my research, automatic transmission equipped models are towable on a trailer only. You'll want to consult your owner's manual for any specific instructions Subaru offers for recreational towing. To complete your flat towing setup,...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2018 Subaru ForesterThe SMI Air Force One # SM99243 is a great braking system to use on your 2018 Subaru Forester as long as your motorhome has air brakes. This kit includes an LED coach notification system that lets you know when the brakes in your tow vehicle are being applied, but it will not activate the lights on your Forester, you will need a separate kit for that. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a supplemental braking system (the Air Force One), a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables,...
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view full answer... - Base Plates Recommendation For Flat-Towing 2015 Subaru Forester Behind MotorhomeIt sounds like you are familiar with flat-towing and you have nearly all of the equipment needed. Please keep in mind the base plates you ordered, part # RM-52923-4 are designed for your 2015 Subaru Forester if it is a non-Turbo engine and if it has a manual transmission. This base plate is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars and Quick Disconnects. I cannot recommend flat-towing your Forester if it does not have a manual transmission. You will want to check your owner's manual or with...
view full answer... - Parts Needed for Dinghy Flat/Recreational Towing a 2015 Subaru ForesterA complete flat towing setup requires a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. For your 2015 Subaru Forester I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-52923-4. This pairs very nicely with the Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and Safety Cables # RM-643 which are both rated for 6,000 lbs. The for wiring I recommend the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. From what I could gather in the online...
view full answer... - Adapter to Use Demco Commander Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2016 Subaru ForesterThe adapters to adapt a Demco Commander tow bar do not work with the EZ5 base plates but you can use the EZ4 base plates, # RM-52923-4, on your 2016 Subaru Forester and then use an adapter. The adapter that will work is # RM-032. I have linked a video showing an example installation of the EZ4 base plates for you.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Subaru ForesterFor lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. The socket of this kit can then attach to the socket mounting bracket on the front of the Roadmaster...
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