Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # 1146-1
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 1146-1
- Roadmaster
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.
Features:
- Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
- Improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
- 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 square drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with hitch pins. 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.
1146-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1993 - 1995 Toyota 4Runner 2WD models - with front leaf springs
- 1993 - 1995 Toyota 4Runner 2WD models - without front leaf springs
- 1993 - 1995 Toyota 4Runner 4WD models - with front leaf springs
- 1993 - 1995 Toyota 4Runner 4WD models - without front leaf springs
- 1979 - 1995 Toyota Pickup 4 Wheel Drive - without front leaf springs
Customer Satisfaction Score:
86% were satisfied with this product
14% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 1146-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (988 Customer Reviews)
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.by: Hayley11/21/2023
Bolt holes a little off but made it work
by: Donald W.02/11/2013
1989 Toyota Pickup
The best price I could find on the net from a reliable dealer. You won't go wrong with this dealer.
by: John08/29/2018
Bolted right in place. works as advertised. I have about 4000 miles on them so far.
by: Thomas 11/14/2023
by: Dennis06/05/2024
I was pulling my truck using the roadmaster crossbar and to my surpass the towbar broke in half as I was towing. Good thing I was in town only going 20 miles poer hr.
by: Steve02/11/2023
etrailer service is and has always been stellar. My order was correct and was delivered very quickly. The only reason I made this a four instead of a five was that the rear bolt position of both base plate brackets where welded on crooked. Each small plate was at a different angle from each other. In my opinion whoever welded them wasn’t paying attention to quality control. Because I was on a time crunch for my departure on a trip and could not wait for replacements (and I needed the vehicle for local driving) I made the brackets work. Other than that the installation went smoothly and I was able to test tow my 2004 CRV a couple of times without incident.
by: Dane 06/03/2024
Base Plate kit was complete and generally straight forward to install. Some instructions and dimensions were not explained in detail as they could have been. Especially the modifications made to the air dam were totally off. Most of the air dam is cut off to fit in front of the base plate. This was installed on a 2014 Chevy Captiva four cylinder car.
by: Jr02/13/2024
Very impressed that they're the exact fabbed fit, and easy to install! These tow base plates are super sturdy!
by: Ernie12/25/2021
Item arrived earlier than predicted after viewing a very complete tracking system. The information was very clear and precise. Good job! I am 75 years of age and installed the baseplate myself. Only a couple of minor issues. One pin would not insert. Welding blob in the way. Filed it smooth and problem solved. The video was excellent but was a bit different in that it showed a different method o rear bolt installation, however the instructions on paper showed the correct way. Reinstalling the front clip had presented some difficulty. I suggest really watching the inner fender position relative to the front clip before removal. All said all went well. The finished look is great, (see pictures). Great product!
by: Donald 06/13/2024
Quick and easy install. Did not need to drill any holes.
Installed this base on a 2003 Chevrolet Tracker ZR-2.
Highly recommend this towing base.
by: Eric 05/25/2024
Item arrived very quickly. It appears to be of excellent quality. The salesman that helped me was very good and had very good knowledge of the product. The installation instructions were a bit vague, but I was able to figure them out. The price of the item was a bit higher than I was expecting.
by: Demingo04/22/2024
Highly recommend E-Trailer for all of your towing accessories. Great product, great customer service!!
by: Barney04/06/2024
I've towed with it many times and Zero problems. I did find that moving the car slightly forward after stopping helps relax tension amd.make.disconnect much easier. Overall... I'd say SUPER..!!
by: George 06/07/2024
Timely receipt and the installation was accomplished easily after watching the video.
by: David06/03/2024
Looks great installed. I think it will work perfectly for towing my F150 4x4. Took approximately 1 hrs. I removed the bumper, 4 bolts, and installed effortlessly. Nice appearance!
by: Brian 05/08/2024
Just completed a 6600 mile rod trip, towing the Subaru behind a motor home.
Worked great.
by: J.C. Randall07/23/2018
This base plate was installed on a 2008 Kia Spectra. The bracket is strong and not really hard to work with HOWEVER,,,,,,,,,, I am used to the BlueOx base plate which is much easier to "hook up". Unfortunately, BlueOx did not make a base plate to fit my vehicle. That is not a big problem as I'm usually not in any hurry and it only takes maybe 5 minutes longer to "hook up".
The biggest problem with the RoadMaster base plate is that due to the way it is bolted to the frame, it only allows for a 6-inch ground clearance on the front of the vehicle. I have to be very careful with any "dips" in the road, especially on cross streets. Six inches may not sound like much but since the tires are several feet behind the base plate, it reduces that ground clearance greatly. It also will not clear the concrete "stop blocks" in front of many parking spaces.
If you are not very careful and keep this in mind, you may likely bend the frame of your car when you come to one of these sudden impacts. I haven't bent anything yet but it has certainly been shocking when it hits. Most of the time, the impact will cause the base plate to scrape and lift the car to the height to clear the obstacle.
I've attached a picture with a ruler in the view.
by: Gordon01/04/2015
Good information and prompt shipping.
Base plate is solid and install and use instructions are excellent.
Be warned that product install is drill two holes and install 3 bolts, BUT the entire front panel has to be removed and replaced. Not difficult, but time-consuming.
Seat bracket is solid and install and use instructions are excellent.
Brakemaster kit is good quality, but instructions are not as good as most Roadmaster products. Instructions for air line install are especially weak.
by: William 05/04/2024
It was easy to install, fit well and came with good instructions.
by: Gary02/08/2024
The baseplate and crossbar arrived one day earlier than expected. Directions were included which made the installation pretty easy.
I am happy with etrailers products and will buy from them again.
by: Denise 01/06/2023
Everything looks good for us, but we have one more part that we are waiting on before we can install on the truck plus it's raining out here in Washington State. when it's time to put it all together we will take a picture and send it.
by: It’s all good06/22/2024
Great value, great fit, very easy and simple installation. Although I wish there were 2 choices for size of receiver. I had to buy an adapter for 2” receiver and it protrudes farther than I’d like. Great company and free shipping
by: Rifleman04/11/2019
Installed on a 2010 Ford Ranger Sport 2wd
Have towed over 10000 and not one issue. I did the install without one issue, picture perfect, I did use a online video to get a general idea of install otherwise I primarily used manufacturer's. . Be sure to use the recommended/ required locktite product.
Enjoy!!!
by: Klaus06/22/2024
Needed these for my 4Runner. Had to do a bit of grinding on the frame rails to get em to fit. I suspect just different year manufacturing tolerances. All in all, pretty easy to install if you are even semi mechanically inclined. Havent towed it yet but got all the bits and pieces and to fit together just like it should. Easy to remove and good clearance underneath
by: Glen04/04/2023
The hardest part of the installation is getting the grill off and back on. Of the six preexisting holes all but one lined up the sixth hole was off about a half inch but the car had hit a deer a few years ago.
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- Recommended Roadmaster Base Plate Kit for a 1987 Toyota Pickup Without Front Leaf SpringsI checked with my contact at Roadmaster, and the # 1123-1 base plate kit is only a fit for the 1987 Toyota pickup models with the leaf springs because these models have a narrower frame than the models without the leaf springs. If your 1987 Toyota Pickup does not have leaf springs, you will definitely need to use the # 1146-1 kit.
view full answer... - Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 1989 Toyota Pickup 4x4 With Independent Front SuspensionFor your 1989 Toyota pickup 4x4 with independent front suspension the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1146-1 will require a Crossbar # 910021-00. This crossbar will connect to the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522. I recommend using the All Terrain over the Falcon 2 # RM-520 as it will not bind up on you. This will make it easier to disconnect your Toyota when you reach your destination or need to unhook to maneuver your tow vehicle. You may need a High-Low...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1988 Toyota TruckThe first thing you will need to do is install a base plate kit on your 1988 Toyota Pickup. There are several options based on the configuration of your vehicle. If you have a 2-wheel drive model you would want the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 1117-1. If you have a 4 wheel drive truck without front leaf springs you would want the part # 1146-1, 4-wheel drive with front leaf springs part # 1123-1. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables,...
view full answer... - Base Plate Recommendation for a 1985 Toyota Pickup 4x4As long as your 1985 Toyota Pickup 4x4 has front leaf springs the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit # 1123-1 would be the correct base plate kit for you. If you do not have front leaf springs you would want a Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1146-1. There are several other components needed for a flat towing setup also. You will need tow bars, safety chains, lighting, and supplemental braking. If you do not have a tow bar I would recommend you get a RoadMaster Sterling All Terrain Tow...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1995 Geo Tracker Behind a Motor HomeThink of base plates the same way you would any vehicle specific part. Specific models of base plates are designed to fit specific vehicles and cannot be moved to other vehicles. The Roadmaster base plates # 1146-1 will not fit a 1995 Geo Tracker. You would not be able to modify them without compromising their integrity. Doing so would make them unsafe to use and may not even be possible depending on just how different the two vehicles are underneath. Roadmaster has 2 base plate options...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1988 Toyota TruckYour photo did not come through, but I looked up the tow bar you referenced and can tell you based on that it will not connect with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1146-1. We do have an option that will work for you with these base plates, the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - 2" Ball # RM-501 or StowMaster - 2-5/16" Ball # RM-504. Otherwise you would need a universal type of tow bar such as the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms - Car Mount - 2" Ball # C19745 which comes...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1993 Toyota 4Runner Behind an RVIn order to use the Tow Ready tow bar # 63180 with Roadmaster base plates # 1146-1 on your 1993 Toyota 4Runner you will also need an adapter, # RM-025. However, I do not recommend this set up primarily because the tow bar # 63180 is rated for just 45 miles per hour. For just a little more you could use the Roadmaster Tracker tow bar, # RM-020, which does not have a 45 mile per hour limit. I also recommend quick disconnects # RM-201 to make removing the tow bar, and the base plate arms,...
view full answer... - Baseplate Kit And Adapter Compatible With Duncan Towmatic II For 1991 Toyota Pickup For your 1991 Toyota Pickup the Duncan Towmatic II can be used if you use the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1146-1 along with the RoadMaster Base Plates to Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar and EazAligner Tow Bars Adapter # RM-038. These removable drawbars, are held in place with a pin and clip, and make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car. I recommend using Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420 for your baseplate installation. I also recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook,...
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