Expert Answers about Tow Bar Wiring

• 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...
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• Difference Between Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kits with Straight and Hybrid Cords
• That's literally the only difference between the two wiring kits. The Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-98146-7 comes with a straight cord while the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-1676-7 comes with a "hybrid" cord that is straight on one end and coiled on the other. I prefer the coiled option as it helps to keep the wiring above the ground easier. The only time a straight cord is better is if the tow bar has channels to route the wiring through. For a...
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• Base Plate RM67VR VS RM77VR Comparison And Compatibility With RM-422 Tow Bar
• Both Item # RM77VR and Item # RM67VR are the same cross-bar style base plate but with different connection arms so installation will be the exact same for both. Since you're using the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10K Item # RM-422 both base plates will work with this tow bar but the RM67VR will be slightly less time to connect because the # RM-422 comes with the same connection plates already installed.
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• Difference between an Alpha and Alpha 2 Tow Bar for Flat Towing a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
• There are some fairly significant differences between the original Blue Ox Alpha and the # BX7380 Alpha 2 tow bar. The Alpha 2 has non-binding latches, while the original Alpha did not, so releasing the latches is much easier on un-even ground. So, if you find yourselves sometimes camping at sites that are a little on the primitive side, having the non-binding latches would certainly be a plus. In addition to this, it's going to be hard to service the Alpha tow bar since replacement parts...
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• Difference Between Blue Ox and Demco Wiring Kit for Flat Towing 2019 Jeep Wrangler
• There is really only one difference between the Demco 4-Diode Universal Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit with 7-Wire to 6-Wire Coiled Connector # DM9523010-54 and the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit # BX8848, which is that the Demco comes with the 7-Wire to 6-Wire cord as well as a vehicle-side 6-way while the Blue Ox kit requires those be purchased separately. So if you were to go with the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit # BX8848 you would also need the Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord...
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• Comparing Direct-Connect and Crossbar Base Plates for 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited
• The difference between the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 and Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 is how tow bars attach. As the name suggests, you will connect your tow bar straight to the direct-connect base plates while the crossbar style will require you use your tow bar's crossbar or quick-disconnect. This makes the direct-connect the easiest base plate to connect to and disconnect from. Because of that, for your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited...
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• Comparing the Roadmaster Combo Wiring Kit and Roadmaster Diode Flexo-Coil Kit
• The RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-1 was designed as a combo kit to be purchased along with Roadmaster Falcon Towbars like # RM-520. The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 is a more 'universal' kit that focuses on giving you a 7-wire to 6-wire harness no matter what tow bar you have. The main difference is the Falcon Kit # RM-9243-1 has 8,000 lb capacity safety cables and extra tow bar accessories, while the Diode Kit...
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• 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...
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• 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...
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• Difference Between Roadmaster Direct-Connect & Crossbar-Style Base Plates on 2021 Ford F-150
• The difference between the Direct-Connect # RM38VR and Crossbar-Style # RM58VR that fit your 2021 Ford F-150 is the type of tow bar that they accept, and the ease of connection. The direct-connect base plates allows you to simply connect your tow bar right to the base plate, eliminating the need for a middle man - the crossbar - so it is definitely the route I recommend: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR Along with the base plates, there are a number of other things...
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• Correct Wiring Kit for Flat Towing 2009 Jeep Wrangler JKU
• The difference in the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 and the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring # RM-9243-1, is the RM-9243-1 has everything you need to tow with RoadMaster's Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain system in one convenient kit. Includes wiring kit, power cord, mounting bracket, safety cables, padlocks, tow bar cover, and a vinyl bag to store it all. The # RM-15267 just contains the wiring kit, not...
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• Comparing Roadmaster And Blue Ox Flat Tow Components For 2020 Ford F-150
• I would be happy to recommend the parts needed to flat tow your new 2020 Ford F-150 behind your 2021 Winnebago Adventurer 29B but first you will need to confirm the weight of your F-150 as they can weight between 4090-5684lbs depending on which model you have. Since your Adventurer has a trailer hitch receiver rated for 5000lbs, if your F-150 exceeds that you will need to reach out to Winnebago to find out if there is a heavier duty trailer hitch receiver option for you. Moving on to the...
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• Comparing Roadmaster and Blue Ox Base Plate Kits For 2021 Ford F-150 4WD
• If I was installing a base plate kit on my 2021 Ford F-150 4WD to flat tow it I personally would go with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR over the Blue Ox # BLU33FR. This is simply due to preferring the Roadmaster tow bars over the Blue ox options, though both brands are well known and very reliable so you really cannot go wrong with either option especially since both of these above base plate kits install in a very similar manner, and both have removeable arms so...
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• Difference Between Crossbar-Style and Direct-Connect Base Plates for 2013 Ford Flex
• 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...
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• Recommend Base Plate and Tow Bar For 2010 Smart For Two
• 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...
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• Comparing Different Flat Tow Set-ups for a 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
• To flat tow your 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite you will need at least 5 main parts. Those parts being a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. Overall both had similar recommendations other than the braking system and that really just comes down to personal preference. One offered the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 (requires the # RM-751471 for installation) which is a permanent installation that doesn't...
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• Comparing Tow Ready and Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kits for Flat Towing
• The biggest difference between the Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System # TR118821 and the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 is that Tow Ready created their wiring kit with quick disconnects so if you ever get a new vehicle you can take the kit with you. The Roadmaster option can also be removed but you would have to splice all of the wiring again as the quick disconnects don't match up the way the Tow Ready option does. Both are great options and I'm sure...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a 2002 Jeep Wrangler With a RV
• Yes, everything we sell is brand new from the manufacturer. We do have tow package options available for a RV to tow a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. We would just need to know the type of bumper on your Jeep Wrangler to get you the correct base plates for the a tow bar. Usually the bumper choices are single tube or double tube, or a flat U-channel bumper. We also have a few choices of tow bars available, one being the Roadmaster StowMaster Car-Mounted Tow Bar - 6,000 lbs, # RM-501, it attaches...
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• Difference Between Crossbar-Style and Direct-Connect Base Plate Kits for 2020 Wrangler Unlimited
• The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 is the upgraded version of the Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 for your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The direct-connect has the same basic installation and removable arms just like the crossbar-style option but the direct-connect is much easier to use out in the field because you connect the arms independently of each other instead of having them linked with a crossbar. Because of this I recommend going with the direct-connect...
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• Comparing The Blue Ox Avail And etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates
• The Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420 and etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e67ZR are fairly similar but have a few key differences. The first difference being the weight capacity, the # e67ZR has an extra 500lbs of capacity over the # BX7420. They both have latches to release the arms when in a bind but the # e67ZR has a built-in 1-1/2" rise or drop in the shank for additional adjustability to help keep your tow bar level between the motorhome and vehicle. Both of these tow...
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