Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # 477-1
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Roadmaster Base Plates - 477-1
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Hitch Pin Attachment
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.
Features:
- Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
- Improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
- 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 tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
- Instructions and mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Note: Fishwires (C58400 - sold separately) are required for complete installation.
The square drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with hitch pins. 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.
477-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2007 - 2012 Ford Ranger 4 Wheel Drive
- 2001 - 2005 Ford Ranger Edge - with tow hooks
- 2006 - 2012 Ford Ranger Sport - 2 Wheel Drive
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
- Too difficult to install
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 477-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (973 Customer Reviews)
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.by: Rifleman04/11/2019
2010 Ford Ranger
Installed on a 2010 Ford Ranger Sport 2wd
Have towed over 10000 and not one issue. I did the install without one issue, picture perfect, I did use a online video to get a general idea of install otherwise I primarily used manufacturer's. . Be sure to use the recommended/ required locktite product.
Enjoy!!!
by: Alan01/16/2021
No problem installing.
Alan
1/17/2022
No problems, works great
by: Jim 10/24/2019
2010 Ford Ranger
Very impressed with how complete the kit was and the detailed instructions although a few detailed photos or diagrams to go along with the instructions would have helped. Everything looks very well made and good quality hardware (could have included the loctite that they recommend using though).
Only problem I had is that 4 of the bolt holes needed to be enlarged due to variations in the vehicle frame. They could have made the holes a little larger since you use large area washers or plates on almost every hole.
Structurally it seems like a little overkill but I have no worries that it will hold up well.
Would have given 5 stars if I didnt have to grind the holes egg shaped.
Jim
10/25/2020
Still working great - no problems
by: Tom 08/23/2018
2002 Ford Ranger
I installed the base plate my self with out a lift. It didn't require any special tools. As the instructions said I had to enlarge the frame slots to get the bumper to go back on. Over all I'm pleased with the fit and look of the unit
Tom K.
8/23/2019
The product is working very well. I have had to make a few very hard stops at highway speed and after inspection everything is in great shape
by: Stephen03/16/2019
Roadmaster
The Roadmaster baseplate seems to be well made. I did have problems with 4 of the bolt holes for the bumper not matching up. Had to take a file to the bumper holes to widen them a little. Overall I'm not displeased. I did end up with my tab height gaining an extra inch over the Blue Ox baseplate so that was a plus since the pintle hitches I connect too are about 30 inches off the ground. Overall I'm pleased. It remains to be seen how well the unit will hold up to 50,000 miles a year of towing.
by: Glenn12/07/2018
2011 Ford Ranger
Overall the customer service from etrailer has been exceptional. Quick phone response, knowledgeable staff, and website full of videos and information. The Base Plate instructions were pretty easy to follow and all parts were included.
by: Otmer05/12/2013
When you replace the bumper it does hit the brackets on both sides. So maybe they could improve that. Everything else works fine.
by: Robert02/16/2018
Installation was more difficult than I thought it would be. I decided to have it professionally installed.
by: STU S.09/21/2017
2010 Ford Ranger
I haven't seen the product yet as I am out of town but the people at etrailer have been really great. Prompt,helping to get us the product safely abd saving us money.
by: howell c05/24/2017
product just arrived , prompt so thats excellent. sure would be nice if it had a decent set of intructions with it. sure is solid and sturdy construction so well done for that . i tried to get intructions (pdf file) but nothing popped up.
by: Charles B04/10/2019
2010 Ford Ranger
Perfect fitment, quick shipping as always.
by: Robert 07/07/2021
Looks massive, and somewhat complex to install. Will provide feedback, once I've got it installed.
by: Terry C07/17/2015
Great service. Always ready to help with your order and answer
questions.
Will use again.
by: Steve02/11/2023
etrailer service is and has always been stellar. My order was correct and was delivered very quickly. The only reason I made this a four instead of a five was that the rear bolt position of both base plate brackets where welded on crooked. Each small plate was at a different angle from each other. In my opinion whoever welded them wasn’t paying attention to quality control. Because I was on a time crunch for my departure on a trip and could not wait for replacements (and I needed the vehicle for local driving) I made the brackets work. Other than that the installation went smoothly and I was able to test tow my 2004 CRV a couple of times without incident.
by: Jr02/13/2024
Very impressed that they're the exact fabbed fit, and easy to install! These tow base plates are super sturdy!
by: Ernie12/25/2021
Item arrived earlier than predicted after viewing a very complete tracking system. The information was very clear and precise. Good job! I am 75 years of age and installed the baseplate myself. Only a couple of minor issues. One pin would not insert. Welding blob in the way. Filed it smooth and problem solved. The video was excellent but was a bit different in that it showed a different method o rear bolt installation, however the instructions on paper showed the correct way. Reinstalling the front clip had presented some difficulty. I suggest really watching the inner fender position relative to the front clip before removal. All said all went well. The finished look is great, (see pictures). Great product!
by: Brian 05/08/2024
Just completed a 6600 mile rod trip, towing the Subaru behind a motor home.
Worked great.
by: Barney04/06/2024
I've towed with it many times and Zero problems. I did find that moving the car slightly forward after stopping helps relax tension amd.make.disconnect much easier. Overall... I'd say SUPER..!!
by: Barri11/24/2021
Base plate 1910 install on 1999 Landrover disco 2
the base plate arrived fast (as does everything I have ordered from etrailer). It was a bit bent on arrival but Becky sorted me out and offered to replace it but it was easy to bend back (with a 3lb hammer).
The included instructions were great for removing the bumper but nor much else. Possibly because my Landy is a 1999 disco 2 and the pictures were of a 2002.
I have included some pictures of stuff I wish I had known. Firstly I had to loose the recovery loop on the driver side as the base plate would not fit over it. The chassis frame has steel tubes inside the bolt holes so the amount of drilling is minimal (I ordered a drill bit that they suggested but in all honesty could have opened up the holes with a file easily).
You need to oval out the aluminum crush cans before you replce them or the new bolts will not go through. The center mount bolt just needs the plastic mount for the center screw on the scoop cut out and there is a bog square hole on the top of the member (thats why you need to big square piece of steel on the top of the center bolt)
Mine was obscured by the torsion bar so I ended up dropping it to drill out the hole and get the bolt in straight.
It was easy to bolt up to the frame once everything was prepped and do yourself a favour and buy loctite red for the bolts - you don't want to be going in there again.
The bumper template was a good start but I had to reshape mine a lot particularly as the hole on the baseplate ended up halfway through the bumper and I had to do a lot of enlargement at the bottom to attach the safety wires.
The photos should make more sense of some of my description
by: William 05/04/2024
It was easy to install, fit well and came with good instructions.
by: Denise 01/06/2023
Everything looks good for us, but we have one more part that we are waiting on before we can install on the truck plus it's raining out here in Washington State. when it's time to put it all together we will take a picture and send it.
by: Gary02/08/2024
The baseplate and crossbar arrived one day earlier than expected. Directions were included which made the installation pretty easy.
I am happy with etrailers products and will buy from them again.
by: Greg 05/05/2023
Very easy to install and works great
by: J.C. Randall07/23/2018
This base plate was installed on a 2008 Kia Spectra. The bracket is strong and not really hard to work with HOWEVER,,,,,,,,,, I am used to the BlueOx base plate which is much easier to "hook up". Unfortunately, BlueOx did not make a base plate to fit my vehicle. That is not a big problem as I'm usually not in any hurry and it only takes maybe 5 minutes longer to "hook up".
The biggest problem with the RoadMaster base plate is that due to the way it is bolted to the frame, it only allows for a 6-inch ground clearance on the front of the vehicle. I have to be very careful with any "dips" in the road, especially on cross streets. Six inches may not sound like much but since the tires are several feet behind the base plate, it reduces that ground clearance greatly. It also will not clear the concrete "stop blocks" in front of many parking spaces.
If you are not very careful and keep this in mind, you may likely bend the frame of your car when you come to one of these sudden impacts. I haven't bent anything yet but it has certainly been shocking when it hits. Most of the time, the impact will cause the base plate to scrape and lift the car to the height to clear the obstacle.
I've attached a picture with a ruler in the view.
by: Gordon01/04/2015
Good information and prompt shipping.
Base plate is solid and install and use instructions are excellent.
Be warned that product install is drill two holes and install 3 bolts, BUT the entire front panel has to be removed and replaced. Not difficult, but time-consuming.
Seat bracket is solid and install and use instructions are excellent.
Brakemaster kit is good quality, but instructions are not as good as most Roadmaster products. Instructions for air line install are especially weak.
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David C.
4/12/2020
Product is still in A1 condition! Because I used the Locktite during install not one nut has come loose in over 8000 miles.