The biggest difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is going to be the style of tow bar that you can use. The Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 will allow you to use a tow bar like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e44ZR. The Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 will allow you to use a tow... view full answer...
The main difference between the Roadmaster direct connect base plate kit (previously known as the EZ5) # RM-521453-5 and the cross bar style base plate kit (previously known as the EZ4) # RM-521453-4 is how the tow bar attaches to the base plate.
The cross bar style base plate uses a quick disconnect bar to connect the tow bar up, the direct connect uses pins and clips to mount to the tow bar. They install exactly the same, the arms are the only difference. A direct connection makes it... view full answer...
The difference between the Roadmaster XL Base Plates # 1541-1 and the MX base plates # 1541-5 is tow bar compatibility. The XL plates are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars while the MX plates work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon and Falcon 2. The MX base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.
Your Falcon All Terrain tow bar # RM-522 will work with either base plate. view full answer...
That is a great question because overall there is not much of a difference. The difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit (EZ4) # RM-521453-4 and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit (EZ5) # RM-521453-5 is going to be in what type of tow bar attaches to each base plate.
The # RM-521453-4 (EZ4) will use a crossbar style tow bar like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e44ZR.
The # RM-521453-5 (EZ5) will use a direct... view full answer...
That's a good question and the only difference between the two Roadmaster base plate kits that fit your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited are the style of Roadmaster tow bar that connects to them. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 allows you to utilize a Roadmaster crossbar-style tow bar, while the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 won't allow the use of a tow bar with a crossbar.
The direct-connect base plates are also easier to use a tow bar with... view full answer...
The Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # DM9511012-BX and etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e47ZR are very similar, with just a few cosmetic differences. Demco is who we use to produce the etrailer tow bar line. view full answer...
For your 2010 Smart For Two, we have the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 52285-1, and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX1987. Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox base plate kits feature removable drawbars, so that the base plate kit is less visible when you are not towing the vehicle. Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox base plate kit would be a good option for your 2010 Smart Car.
In addition to a base plate kit, you will need a tow bar, safety cables, wiring or lighting, and a supplemental... view full answer...
Each are an adapter. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter, # BX88185 lets you use your Blue Ox tow bar with Roadmaster base plates. This works with direct connect base plates such as the EZ5, MS, and MX series base plates, but don't work with crossbar style baseplate kits.
The Roadmaster Adapter Kit for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars, # RO64FR is a kit that adapts Blue Ox motorhome-mounted tow bars to Roadmaster direct-connect-style baseplates or to... view full answer...
The MX style base plate was designed for use on heavier vehicles like full size pickups and SUVs. Its design eliminates the need for a crossbar at the point where the tow bar and the base plates connect. The # 1439-3 MX base plate isn't compatible with the safety chain anchor brackets for the Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar, the anchor brackets would need to be attached to the frame of the vehicle or welded to the receiver portion of the bracket. The MX base plate isn't compatible with the... view full answer...
The only difference between a crossbar-style base plate and direct-connect style of base plate is the type of tow bar that is compatible. There are no vehicles that require a crossbar and what the description says of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524435-5 is that they "will only work with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch ... These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball."
For your 2013 Ford Flex, you can use either the Direct-Connect... view full answer...
The primary difference between the two Roadmaster base plate kits that fit your 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, the EZ4 # RM-523183-4 and EZ5 # RM-523183-5, is in their tow bar compatibility. The EZ5 base plates are compatible only with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars like the Falcon 2 # RM-520 while the EZ4 base plates work with all Roadmaster tow bars including the car-mounted StowMaster # RM-501. view full answer...
The reason the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited does not use a crossbar for the tow bar is due to the design of the removable arms that connect directly to the tow bar instead of requiring a tow bar. There is not a hidden cross bar on the base plate.
You are correct that the crossbar adds strength to the system, but on Jeeps like yours direct connect base plates are plenty strong and are the most common option due to them allowing... view full answer...
The Roadmaster Falcon 2, part # RM-525, is a tow bar built to work with Blue Ox brand base plates. Most of the other tow bars we carry from Roadmaster are built to be used with Roadmaster base plates.
If you write back with the year, make and model of your vehicle, I can provide you with a list of compatible parts. If you already have a set of base plates, the part number would be helpful as well. view full answer...
Both Roadmaster and Blue Ox make quality tow bars and related components like base plates for flat towing. You can refer to the two linked articles for a comparison of their features but I can tell you our installers do like the Blue Ox equipment. However, there are also a wide range of adapters available to allow use of a Roadmaster base plate with a Blue Ox towbar, and vice-versa, since there are many products in use and not everyone is starting from scratch with their flat towing set-up.
If... view full answer...
Generally you'll want to choose base plates based off what tow bar you've already got, since base plates and tow bars that are not of the same brand are only compatible with an additional adapter. As far as quality goes, both Roadmaster and Blue Ox make extremely high quality parts, and it's ultimately like choosing between Nike and Adidas.
With that said, I do prefer the Blue Ox # BX1308 over the (discontinued) Roadmaster RM-521883-5 for your 2014 Mini Countryman S because the base plates... view full answer...
Quality-wise, both tow bars are equivalent. Both have the same 6,000 lb capacity, but the StowMaster # RM-501 is a car-mount and the Falcon 2 # RM-520 is a motorhome mount.
The Stowmaster connects to the motorhome via a coupler installed on the tow bar. A ball mount and a 2 inch trailer ball would be needed. When not in use, the tow bar would fold up and store on the front of the towed vehicle for storage unless you wanted to remove it every time. The Stowmaster isn't compatible will all... view full answer...
The two Blue Ox base plate sets you referenced, # BX1710 and # BX1674, both feature removable arms and both fit a range of Blue Ox tow bars, but these two base plates fit different vehicles.
Kit # BX1710 is for the 2014 model year Silverado 1500 and works with Blue Ox's Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha, and Allure tow bars.
Kit # BX1674 fits various earlier model years and versions of GMC/Chevrolet 1500 trucks and works with Blue Ox's Acclaim, Adventurer, Aventa, Aladdin, Alpha, Allure and Titan... view full answer...
The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM58VR is a crossbar-style base plate and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM38VR is a direct-connect style baseplate. This just means there's two different styled connectors where the base plates attach to the tow bar.
Depending on the tow bar you are using you may need to buy an adapter to connect it to the base plates. It's always best to stick with the same brands to avoid buying... view full answer...
Since you have the Falcon 2 Towbar, you can safely use the MX base plate kit, part # 1419-8. The MX style base plates take advantage of the strong frames used for trucks and SUVs. Please note, some accessories are not compatible with the MX style plates like the Guardian Rock Shied or Tow Defender.
The XL base plates, part # 1419-7, will offer the most compatibility with tow bars and tow bar accessories. We typically recommend that customers use the XL style because it can be used with... view full answer...
The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-521453-4 and Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521453-5 are both great options for a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The only difference between the two is the arm design. The former has crossbar style arms meaning they are designed to be used with a tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 and the latter has direct-connect arms meaning they are designed to be used with a tow bar like the Roadmaster... view full answer...
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