Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
(424 reviews)
Price: $485.00
Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # 523163-1
Retail:$550.00
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Roadmaster Base Plates - 523163-1
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Twist Lock Attachment
Roadmaster's EZ Twistlock series brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.
Features:
- Hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
- Drawbars are easily removable - just twist and pull
- No pins or clips required
- 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 Quick Disconnects and all Roadmaster tow bars
- Instructions and mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
The drawbars, or front arms, on the EZ series base plate kit are supremely easy to mount and remove. Just insert them into the brackets and twist to lock them in place. To remove, simply twist the arms back and pull them out. 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.
523163-1A Road Master EZ Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2010 - 2015 GMC Terrain
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 523163-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (424 Customer Reviews)
Roadmaster's EZ Twistlock series brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.by: Larry B06/05/2015
GMC Terrain
Purchased the towing adapter for my GMC Terrain a few week ago, received it on time & boxed not damaged. Watched the videos’ about three time on how to do it myself and started one evening and finished it the next morning about three hours with Beer Breaks, LoL. All the parts fix perfectly, had no problems with any of the parts, Product is real sturdy and if you don’t know where to look at the bumper you will not see the hide away receiver brackets. Very nice product, do it yourself and save
Up loading two photos if it will let me one is with hide away brackets installed and the other one you can see is my complete tow bar attached to the hide away brackets
Larry B.
3/15/2016
Have been using this tow adapter now for a while and everything works out fine, Easy to connect. I did purchase the Wiring harness from the tail lights to the front of the car instead of making it as I usually do and the connection to the RV from that connection and glad I did, the wiring harness also went easy and very fast.
by: Paul D07/14/2016
2010 GMC Terrain
Roadmaster base plate for 2010 GMC Terrain. Very detailed instructions, great videos. Product was as described, no holes to drill, just replace factory parts with Roadmaster parts. Everything went together very well. I used the instructions supplied along with the video on my laptop. Hardest part was popping the bumper shroud back on due to colder temperature. I have a fair bit of experience with rebuilding classic cars so have lots tools and reasonable mechanical ability.
Paul D.
7/14/2017
I have towed my Terrain about 3500 miles with no issues. It tows and tracks extremely well. I put red paint marks on the bolts that are easily seen, so that I can see at a glance if any bolts have loosened up. I use a Roadmaster All Terrain tow hitch and SMI Duo braking system.
by: Tim W04/26/2015
2015 GMC Terrain
Very good product at a great price. Instructions and video are for a 2013 terrain and things were a bit different on my 2015. When all screws and clips are removed the front piece cannot be just pulled forward. There is a rear facing clip and you have to pull to the side to remove from this piece. (pics attached)There was no PS cooler attached in front on mine. Remove washer bottle totally which consists of 2 nuts and 1 bolt otherwise you will never get back up plate for top brackets in. If you remove horns it also makes installing the top brackets much easier.
by: Dean11/04/2023
Works just like it should.
by: Dan11/16/2015
2010 GMC Terrain
fast delivery easy install done in 2 1/2 hours at a slow pace only problem in my mind sell for 5 dollars more and include red Loctite in parts kit
Dan
11/15/2016
after some 4000 miles since I installed it has performed flawlessly. A finger full of grease smeared on pins makes everything come apart easily when you arrive at your destination.
by: Craig S06/07/2015
Roadmaster
This is the second time I've installed a Roadmaster kit fro e-trailer. Excellent products with reasonable instructions. E trailer got it here quickly for a great price, satisfied.
by: Steve G04/21/2017
Ordered a bunch of stuff for hooking up a towed. Everything arrived as ordered and quick shipping. Everything fit the application without much trouble. Communication from etrailer was excellent. I would purchase from etrailer again.
by: Chuck S03/29/2017
2013 GMC Terrain
I haven't used the Base Plate for flat towing as yet but give etrailer a five star on taking my order and getting it delivered on time. Thanks: Chuck
by: TBird777902/16/2011
GMC Terrain SLT
The installation went well and everything fit as best as you could expect on a unibody vehicle. I only found one issue with my Terrian SLT, on step 7 it states there are 4 bolts on the bumper and mine only had three. Not an issue until you install reciever brace on step 8 and find out the 4th hole in step 7 that didn't have a bolt in it is not threaded. The bolts that you took out in step 7 are self threading. So I used one of them and it worked out great.
by: Cpt. Bob08/17/2015
The EZ base kit arrived a day earlier then expected, was packaged very well, had all the parts and excellent instruction. I followed the instructions and the install when as outlined, no problems at all.
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by: charles blackburn07/15/2017
2015 GMC Terrain
This base plate was ship fast got it in two days and in good shape. have not install it yet but it look like all the parts well be ease to put on my GMC Terrain.
by: Daniel 07/26/2018
2012 GMC Terrain
It took 2 1/2 hrs start to finish. Watch the video they have on the site. Everything went together easy. Getting the bumper off is the hardest. Take your time and be gentle. I broke one clip but doesn't seem to hamper the fit of the bumper and it went back on easy and lined up. Great product
by: Ron W08/22/2013
installed as easy as pie. Everything was handled very well good company to deal with.
by: John Brocious02/03/2011
I received the product today and I was very surprized to get it so fast. I'm having it installed on my vehicle tomorrow. I very pleased with the dealings I had with everyone at e trailer. Everyone I spoke with was very helpful.
by: Jose 11/11/2022
U guys were great and the items arrived in time as u stated thank u
by: les06/04/2016
perfect fit. easy to install. all went smothly.
Les
6/9/2017
just perfect
by: Jesse B07/18/2015
2011 GMC Terrain
Went together a lot easier than expected. With a 2011 Terrain though, you don't need to tap the new holes behind the bumper core. reuse the three bolts that take the bumper off in the exact same spot.
by: Raymond05/12/2016
2013 GMC Terrain
Very happy with your product it was easy to install and is very sturdy
by: John F11/03/2016
Great product, Had local shop install.
by: Sarah10/06/2021
Appreciated how well packaged my items were. Everything fit properly. Great service and communication.
by: Chris T.08/26/2013
These products installed easily and the finished product was outstanding! I am so glad I did this myself. Thanks for all your help!
by: Clifton 03/08/2021
Easy to install works great
by: Alex12/31/2021
Came on time with fare price.
by: Mdwade07/17/2019
Great product
by: Charles t.11/02/2015
Was given get service and prompt delivery. Will deal with this co .again.
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Dave R.
3/15/2016
Larry, Im assuming that youve towed your vehicle by now. Are you still happy with your choice and did you purchase any additional components like the electrical kit, fuse switch..etc Dave R