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  • Are Base Plates Necessary to Tow 2005 Chevy Aveo with a Tow Bar
  • A vehicle specific Base Plate Kit is required to complete the connection between the tow bar system and the towed vehicle. The base plates remain permanently affixed to the vehicle being towed. A 2005 Chevy Aveo would need the part # 3129-1 XL Style Base Plate Kit. You would then choose a tow bar with the features you want that is compatible with the XL style base plates. The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020, or any other tow bar that is compatible with the XL base plates would...
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  • Base Plate Kit for 2017 Jeep Wrangler Willys Edition
  • For your 2017 Jeep Wrangler with the Willy's Edition trim package, providing you have the standard front bumper, I recommend the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, # e98949. While not a Blue Ox base plate kit such as the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1133 that is for a Winter Edition trim package, this base plate kit is compatible with all etrailer, Demco, and Blue Ox tow bars.
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  • Is Roadmaster Stowmaster Base Plate Kit Compatible with Standard/Classic Base Plate Kits
  • Yes, the Roadmaster Stowmaster part # RM-501 that you referenced is compatible with the base plate kit part # 118-8 that you referenced which is a "classic" or "standard" style of Roadmaster base plate.
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  • Base Plate and Adapter Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2001 Honda Odyssey with Ready Brute Tow Bar
  • You will need the base plate kit part # 521551-1 and the adapter part # RM-032 so that you can connect the base plate kit to your Ready Brute tow bar. The # 521551-1 is the correct base plate for your 2001 Honda Odyssey and the # RM-032 will adapt the Roadmaster base plate to your tow bar.
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  • What is A Base Plate Kit in Relation to Roadmaster Tow Defender # RM-4700 And # RM-4750
  • A base plate kit is the hardware that gets bolted to the front of a vehicle which is what provides the attachment point for a tow bar when flat towing. I attached a link to this page that is a help article that covers what base plate kits are as well for you to check out. 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...
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  • Base Plate Kit to Flat Tow 2015 Chevy Spark Manual Transmission with Roadmaster Tow Bar
  • Since you have a Roadmaster tow bar with the Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522 you'd want a Roadmaster base plate kit as well since that's what would directly connect to it. So the correct Roadmaster base plate for a 2015 Chevy Spark with a manual transmission is the part # 523174-1.
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  • Base Plate Cover Recommendation for a Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit
  • To determine what the correct base plate cover would be for your EZ4 Base Plate kit part # RM-521447-4 you will need to measure the inner diameter of the tube of the base plate kit. If it measures 1-1/2 inches you would want the part # RM-210. If it measures 1-1/4 inches you would want part # RM-212. Both of these covers are solid black.
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  • How to Pick Up Base Plates, Tow Bars and Other Parts to Flat Tow a 2002 Chrysler Sebring
  • Base plates and tow bars are sold separately since the base plates are vehicle specific and the tow bars are not. The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the vehicle owners manual to determine if the Sebring can be flat towed and if so if there are any special requirements. I have included a link to the base plate main page for your Sebring. There are different base plates for different versions of the car. Once you have determined which base plates will fit you can then...
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  • Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate Kits for 2010 Jeep Liberty
  • For the 2010 Jeep Liberty, we offer two different Roadmaster Base Plate Kits. Part # 521433-1 will fit Limited or Sport Models not equipped with rock guards, skid plates, or brush guards. Part # 521434-1 fits Limited or Sport Models with rock guards or skid plates, but not brush guards. Neither would be compatible with Renegade models. Both Base Plate Kits are Roadmaster EZ Plate Kits, which feature removable draw bars which make the base plates pretty much invisible once the draw bars...
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  • How To Use a Blue Ox Tow Bar with Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
  • It is super easy to attach a Blue Ox Tow Bar to a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit. If you have the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit like part # 1555-5 then you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter part # BX88178 but if you have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit like part # 1555-3 then you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plates Adapter part # BX88185.
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  • Best Base Plate To Use Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar on a 2008 Honda CR-V
  • In order to use a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar on a 2008 Honda CR-V, I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521559-5. This option allows you to get rid of the crossbar so you can make a direct connection on each side which cuts down on time and keeping track of additional parts. There are adapters to use other base plates but you are again adding other parts which take more time to setup each time, create an additional fail point, add extra cost, and add more...
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  • Base Plate Kit for Flat Towing a 2011 Honda Pilot with Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
  • For your Honda Pilot the correct base plate kit you would need is the Roadmaster part # 1562-1. This will work well with your Falcon tow bar like part # RM-520 as basically all Roadmaster base plate kits are compatible with Roadmaster tow bars. The cross tube you referenced is part of the tow bar so it is a good thing you kept it since it would not come with a new base plate kit. I attached a link to the install instructions for the base plate kit plus a couple other articles on flat...
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  • Base Plate Kit that Fits 2023 Chevy Equinox with Active Shutters
  • I have a solution for you but the Blue Ox base plate kit that fits the 2023 Chevy Equinox does not work with the lower shutters you have. Instead you'd need the Roadmaster base plate kit # RM-523193-5 which is compatible. Since you have a Blue Ox tow bar you would also need the adapter # BX88185 and you'd be set. The Roadmaster base plate does require some trimming of the shutters which is outlined in the attached install instructions.
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  • Roadmaster Base Plate For 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  • For the 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk that you have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521451-5 is a confirmed fit and will work great with your Falcon tow bar. The removable arms of the base plate kit you have now cannot be reused and also there isn't a way to buy the base plate kits without the removable arms.
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  • Connecting A Roadmaster Base Plate To A Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • I can help you out, use the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033. You can use this adapter with a roadmaster base plate. This will let you connect to a blue ox tow bar. It is not compatible with RoadMaster EZ5, MX, or MS series brackets. That said you would need to use it with a base plate like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-522203-4.
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  • Base Plate Recommendations for a 1990 Jeep Wrangler and a 2006 Kia Sorento
  • Before installing base plate mounting brackets on your 1990 Jeep Wrangler or your 2006 Kia Sorento, you will want to check the vehicles owners manuals to determine if the they can be flat towed and if there are any special requirements. For your 1990 Jeep Wrangler, we have two custom fit Roadmaster base plate kits, # 1409-1 and # 1409-3. The only difference between the two base plate kits is that # 1409-3 has a crossmember and # 1409-1 does not. They will both operate the same. These base...
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  • Recommended Roadmaster Base Plates And Adapter To Use Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar On 2014 Ford Explorer
  • In order to use a Blue Ox tow bar with a Roadmaster base plate on your 2014 Explorer, you will first need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 4427-1A. The # 4427-3A will not work with the Aventa tow bar. The tow bar adapter you will then need is part # RM-033. This adapter mounts to the plates on the 4427-1A base plate kit and your Aventa,, part # BX7450 or part # BX7445. For a cost savings, you may want to consider the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX2632. This would require no...
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  • Recommended Base Plates Compatible With Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar for a 1995 Geo Tracker 4WD
  • The Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # 118-1 or the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 118-3 are confirmed to fit your 1995 Geo Tracker. Either will work with your Quick Disconnect Plate on your Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar. With either base plate, you will need to buy the complete base plate to utilize your quick disconnect plate and your Falcon 5250 tow bar. Let me know if you'd like help with the wiring, supplemental brake system, or other components for your...
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  • Why Does Blue Ox Base Plate Kit BX2258 Have Safety Cables
  • Actually most base plate kits have safety cables built into them to attach to the frame. This is designed so if the base plate kits attachment to the frame fails the safety chains will still catch.
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  • What Base Plate Kit for 2011 Ford Fiesta to Use with Blue Ox Adventurer
  • For a base plate for your 2011 Ford Fiesta that is compatible with a Blue Ox Adventurer tow bar # BX7322 you'd want the base plate kit part # BX2622. The base plate kit you mentioned would not work with a Blue Ox tow bar.
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