Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # RM-523182-5
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - RM-523182-5
- Roadmaster
- Removable Draw Bars
- 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.
523182-5 Road Master EZ-5 Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2015 - 2020 GMC Canyon 4 Wheel Drive - without Adaptive Cruise Control
- 2015 - 2020 Chevrolet Colorado 4 Wheel Drive - without Adaptive Cruise Control
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-523182-5
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2083 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: Michael 11/21/2022
2017 GMC Canyon
This is the fifth Roadmaster base plate that I have purchased. I will not use another brand as I feel it is the best for the money and Quality, installs easy as well. We just got them today and have not installed yet. so no photos sorry.
by: Ray 03/12/2024
2018 GMC Canyon
I have used Roadmaster base plates and tow bars for 18 years and they are great. Just received new base plate today for my new GMC Canyon, came a day early and looks great. Thanks etrailer for great price and super fast shipping. You folks are the greatest. Photos after I install it. RAY
by: Jason05/08/2023
Super solid and love the quick connect pin designs. Has the integrated tow chain attachment point.
by: Mike07/03/2019
I chose the Roadmaster EZ5 base plate for my 2018 Colorado because its connection height would work better with my motorhome's hitch height. Installation was fairly straightforward but I found the supplied instructions lacking in a few areas. Although it took me far longer than the advertised 3 hours ... I believe the installation went well and should work well. This is my 5th baseplate install and this one went smoothly and the quality of the equipment seems fine.
by: Mike P.05/28/2020
It is more than I expected. Wonderful, easy and fast to hook up and unhook. Would recommend to anyone interested in flat towing a vehicle.
My wife and I are full timers and use it on a regular basis.
Son in law and I put it all in ourselves. Took about 5 hours .
by: Dextrick06/20/2024
Very well built, was easy to install grate product
by: Martin 02/10/2023
Installation was straight forward following the instructions, if I recall no drilling was required, it took a couple of short days in my garage, for some steps a second person would have helped. When not towing the hook ups easily remove for a clean look. My only complaint is that there is a bit too much slack in the system which allows the toad to drift left and right more than I like resulting in some sway. Some of it is in the base plate system, some is in the tow bar
by: John04/29/2023
Always reliable sand prompt service. I have had 3 sets for different vehicles with only 1 breakage over the many miles traveled. Would have been a 5 but I had to go find pins to attach hitch to Instructions were great but videos at site better.
by: Dennis 02/01/2024
2018 GMC Canyon
Great description and product arrived as promised
by: Edmond02/10/2019
2018 GMC Canyon
Terrific product! Easy installation and the locking and removal mechanism make it easy to use. Far better than other base plated I've used in the past.
Easy to follow instructions!
Thanks etrailer!
Edmond A.
2/13/2020
Terrific product! Easy to install after watching the detailed video instruction provided by etrailer. Easy to connect to my RV. I have recommended this product to others.
by: Kelly 105/16/2020
Roadmaster
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, I have only towed our vehicle once but, the Roadmaster Base Plates fit and worked as expected.
by: Bruce03/04/2018
Base plates are of high quality heavy steel. Installation of the base plates was very precise and the step by step instructions were easy to follow. Base plates work perfectly and are easy to use.
by: George09/26/2019
You guy always do a good job for me. I’m sure the parts will be fine as they have been on the past two vehicles I towed. I haven’t put the parts on yet or I would sent pictures. When the truck is air ready to go I’ll send you pictures. Thanks again.
George
9/26/2020
Great Thanks for asking
by: Randy 10/07/2021
GMC Canyon
Simple, sturdy and easy to install and use. Really did not want the full width “bar” style device. The 2 piece, individual mounting lugs appealed to me. Glad it worked so well on my 2020 GMC Canyon. Wife and I did all our own installation.
by: Benny coleman09/28/2017
2017 Chevrolet Colorado
I would like to say the etrailer was fantastic I got the order exactly when they told me the quality of the brackets were excellent as soon as I get them put on I will post a picture it's nice to do business with people that do what they say they're going to do thank you trailer
by: Robert 12/12/2020
2018 GMC Canyon
Kit was easy to install. I am not a mechanic and it took about 4 hours taking it slow. one thing Road Master Needs to do is give a better picture/description of how to remove the clips on the airdam and the foam bumber backer. Not very intuative and it held me up a few minutes to figure out. no specific [online videos] on this. overall produt is very good.
by: Ronnie01/18/2021
2018 Chevrolet Colorado
Item fit perfectly. Installed myself in about a day. After a few scratched up hands removing the front bumper cover the base plates were easy to install on my 2018 Chevy Colorado. removed the tow hooks and had to trim a little around the hole to reinstall front.
by: Al01/25/2021
Roadmaster
Solid product with straight forward, easy to follow instructions and customer service made this a simple diy project. Roadmaster and etrailer make a great team.
by: Keith06/16/2020
2015 Chevrolet Colorado
All the products I ordered from etrailer,fit and worked excellent for me to be able to flat tow my 2015 Chevrolet Colorado behind our motorhome. I live in Canada and fast delivery on the products I ordered. I will order from etrailer again
by: Jerry B.04/17/2017
Roadmaster
The brackets were exactly correct for my vehicle. Disassembly was a little different from described in the Roadmaster information.
by: Bow11/01/2019
Everything arrived earlier than expected and all was packaged well, no issues or broken boxes, etc.
etrailer has a tremendous selection of items and their installation video are absolutely 1st class.
Highly recommend.
by: George M08/15/2020
2019 Chevrolet Colorado
Installing was a bit of challenge since a lot of parts had to be removed and replaced.
However, once installed they look great and are very easy to insert/remove the arms
which can be easily stored in under the back seat.
It has worked fine since installed. My vehicle is a 2019 Chevy Colorado.
by: Robert10/02/2019
2016 GMC Canyon
excellent directions and videos for installation. etrailer is a great company to work with.
by: Mike10/21/2021
5,000 miles and not an issue.
Mike
10/22/2022
Very reliable and convenient to use. Easy install.
by: Dave M01/02/2021
Fit perfectly. Had to take the front end off the truck, but face plates fit perfectly.
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Michael
11/22/2023
Works great love how fast you can hook up and take off the unit