Expert Answers about Base Plates
- Differences Between the Roadmaster XL and EZ4 Base Plates
- Aside from the difference you noted, the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1444-1 is intended for use on Rubicon Hard Rock models only. The EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-4 is designed for most 2 door models, but will not fit aftermarket bumpers, winches, guards, Call of Duty of 10th Anniversary models.
For your 2016 Wrangler Sahara you will want to use the EZ4 # RM-521448-4 base plate kit. The other base plate option for your Sahara is the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-5. These...
view full answer... - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Vs. Direct-Connect Base Plate Kits for 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- 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... - Difference Between Roadmaster Base Plate Kits For 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- 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... - Difference Between Curt & Blue Ox Base Plate For 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- The only difference between the base plates for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is that one, the Blue Ox, has mounting tabs for a connector plug, while the Curt does not:
- Connector Plug Mounting Tabs: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1139
- No Mounting Tabs: Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # C68FR
I have added a photo below showing the mounting tabs of the Blue Ox base plate so you can see exactly what I am referring to. Apart from that though, the two base...
view full answer... - Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L I4 Engine with Active
- 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... - Difference Between Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 523163-1A and # 523163-1
- Here at etrailer Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 523163-1, is actually Roadmaster's part # 523163-1A. When ordered from etrailer.com, Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # 523163-1, is going to be for base plates designed to fit the 2010 to 2015 model years of the GMC Terrain.
view full answer... - Base Plate Recommendation For A 2021 Ford F-150 4x4 Platinum
- 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... - Comparing Roadmaster XL and MX Base Plates for 2004 Honda Element
- 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... - Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plates Product Comparison With Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plates
- The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521440-5 and Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521440-4 are the same base plate but with different attachment arms. Since you're using a Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K Item # RM-422 you can use either base plate with no adapters needed.
view full answer... - Comparing Roadmaster and Blue Ox Base Plates for a 2018 Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid
- The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-524458-5 is what I recommend for a 2018 Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid over the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BLU44FR. I have not installed either of these but I have installed many base plates. I looked through the instructions for each, the Blue Ox kit requires you to level the base plate on the frame and then drill your holes once in place. This can be difficult as you have to find a way to secure it temporarily and are relying on your...
view full answer... - Choosing Base Plate for 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/ Warn Elite Bumper
- 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... - What Is Difference In Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, And # 1424-1, For 2002 Jeep Wrangler
- For your 2002 Jeep Wrangler the difference in the base plates is different application for what type of bumper you will have on your vehicle.
The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, will fit a 1999 to 2002 Jeep Wrangler single tube bumper or a U-channel bumper.
The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # RM-521424-4, will fit a 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler double tube bumper and fits the Unlimited and the Rubicon. It will not work on Jeeps with front leaf springs.
The visible portions of...
view full answer... - Differences of Roadmaster Direct Connect and Cross Bar Base Plates for 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- 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... - What is the Difference Between the Roadmaster EZ4 and EZ5 Base Plate Kits on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler
- 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... - What Is Difference Between Roadmaster Tow Defender # RM-4700 And # RM-4750
- The difference between the # RM-4700 and the # RM-4750 is being able to use them with your base plates. If you have the crossbar on your base plates you will need part # RM-4700.
The RM-4750 is not compatible with other style base plates.
Since you said you have the Roadmaster Guardian, part # RM-4000, the same issue applies. It is compatible with the base plates that have a crossbar and will not work if you have other style base plates.
view full answer... - Purpose of Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter and Roadmaster Adapter Kit for Blue Ox
- 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... - Is there a Difference Between the Roadmaster Tow Defender # RM-4700 and # RM-4750
- The difference between the # RM-4700 and the # RM-4750 is being able to use them with your base plates. If you have the crossbar on your base plates you will need part # RM-4700.
The RM-4750 is not compatible with other style base plates.
view full answer... - What Is The Difference Between The Roadmaster And Blue Ox Base Plates For A 2020 Chevy Traverse.
- For your 2020 Chevy Traverse we have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523200-5 that is designed to work with or without Adaptive Cruise control.
I suggest the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1734 if you do not have ACC and the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1738 if you do have ACC. The arms remove with a twist of your hands when not in use. The base plate has a simple hidden design. It has a straight forward installation, no welding,...
view full answer... - Product Comparison of Roadmaster Base Plates for 2020 Chevy Traverse
- You are correct that the Roadmaster Base Plate # RM-523200-5 fits both models, it just happens to be how our site fitguides the different items; Blue Ox offers base plates that are dependent on this feature, but the Roadmaster base plates will not effect the Adaptive Cruise Control feature on your 2020 Chevy Traverse. These base plates are compatible with a number of different Roadmaster brand tow bars like the Roadmaster Nighthawk # RM-676. If you've got a tow bar from a different manufacturer,...
view full answer... - Comparing Roadmaster Base Plates for 2020 Chevy Spark
- If your 2020 Chevy Spark is a manual transmission than it can be flat towed, but if it is an automatic transmission, the CVT cannot be flat towed and you will need a tow dolly like # DM9713045 for example. This is outlined in the owners manual.
Assuming you have the manual transmission model, then you can use either the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523202-5 or the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-523202-4.
That said, the...
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