Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # 3121-1
Retail:$550.00
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 3121-1
- 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.
3121-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2004 - 2007 Saturn Vue 6-cylinder Engine - excluding Red Line
Customer Satisfaction Score:
79% were satisfied with this product
21% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Too difficult to install
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 3121-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (989 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: Dean K06/18/2016
2006 Saturn Vue
I purchased the Roadmaster Base Plate for our 06 Saturn Vue. The base plate fit exactly as described. Was not to hard to install. I did my self to save money. The hardest part of the job was the removal of the front air dam and cutting out the access holes for the bars, Still not to bad if you have mechanical skills. The staff at e-trailer was very helpful and answered any questions that I had. It was delivered very quickly as stated and arrived on time. If you are considering this type of project I would highly recommend e-trailer.
by: Bob05/19/2017
2005 Saturn Vue
Great product, I've purchased other products and baseplates thru the years from you and have had no problems with install or with the products.
by: Herb S.01/06/2017
Had my local favorite mechanic install these and since it was the first time for him, took a little extra time (and he had to buy the special drill bit), but they work fine and fit the crossbar just fine.
by: Larry k07/20/2016
Works as advertised, installation instructions could have have better diagrams, Took a while to figure out correct position.
by: EV09/19/2013
2006 Saturn Vue
Product was as described and was easy to install. Will buy from etrailer again.
by: Barry02/14/2019
Works great !
Barry
2/14/2020
It has worked out great and have been using it regularly
by: Gary08/26/2022
2006 Saturn Vue
I could not get bolts on vehicle off to attach this.
Was returned for an alternate model that attached differently.
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
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Dean K.
6/18/2017
very good