Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• Where To Mount The Breakaway Switch On The Roadmaster Baseplate # RM-523184-5
  Hi Jeff, The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5 has two brackets that you can use for the breakaway switch and 2-pole brackets for a 6-pole socket. In Brad's installation pic below he mounted an air line fitting on the left bracket and the breakaway switch on the right bracket next to the 6-pole socket.
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• Why Isnt the Parking Brake Used when Setting Up a 2017 Chevy Equinox to be Flat Towed
  The parking break is not required on the 2017 Chevy Equinox when prepping the vehicle for flat towing because it will be connected to the RV as the first step. It is needed when disconnecting the vehicle because once it is no longer connected there is nothing to keep it from rolling. If you have a the LAF or LEA motor: 1. Position the vehicle to be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Remove fuse 16, the Antilock Brake System Module fuse, from the engine compartment fuse block...
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• Air Dam Trimming and Remounting Power Steering Cooler for Base Plate Install on a 2016 Chevy Equinox
  In the instructions for Roadmaster base plates # RM-523184-5, linked for reference, the trimming needed will be everything to the left of the yellow line in the picture. So in other words on that plastic air damn everything left of the yellow line gets trimmed off. Figure L in the instructions shows the trimmed air dam on the driver's side. For the power steering cooler the instructions don't mention it but the main cross beam for the base plates has brackets for it which you can see in...
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• Recommended Small Vehicles for Flat Towing Behind Motorhome
  A 2018 Toyota Corolla automatic has a CVT so it cannot be flat towed. The manual transmission model can. A Smart ForTwo of the same model year cannot be towed either. Based on your criteria, I recommend the 2016-2018 Ford Focus, the 2009-2015 Smart ForTwo, or the 2010-2016 Chevy Equinox. I've attached help articles of these options to help you decide on your next vehicle and get help with the necessary components.
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• What Fuse Needs to be Pulled to Flat Tow 2016 Chevy Equinox
  When flat towing a 2016 Chevy Equinox you just need to pull the number 16 fuse that is in the engine compartment. It used to be that you also pulled the 32 fuse that is in the cab but that was causing steering issues. The correct Roadmaster base plate needed to flat tow your 2016 Chevy Equinox would be the part # RM-523184-5.
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• Tow Bar Recommendation for Use with Direct Connect Roadmaster Base Plate for 2016 Chevy Equinox
  The Direct-Connect Roadmaster base plate kits like the part # RM-523184-5 that you referenced are only compatible with the Roadmaster tow bars that install in a trailer hitch and not ones that install on a hitch ball like the Stowmaster. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
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• Is An Adapter Needed To Use The Roadmaster Falcon 2 And The Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate?
  You will not need an adapter to use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-522 with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5.
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• Will Roadmaster Base Plate from 2012 GMC Terrain Fit 2016 Terrain
  The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit with Removeable Arms # 523163-1 that is confirmed to fit the 2012 GMC Terrain is not a fit for the 2016 Terrain. The # 523163-1 base plate kit is designed to fit the 2010-2015 Terrain. The Roadmaster base plates that are confirmed to fit the 2016 GMC Terrain are the EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5 and the EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-4. Both of these base plates are compatible with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520.
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• Base Plate Kit and Lighting Recommendation for a 2016 GMC Terrain
  The 2016 GMC Terrain will require a new base plate as there was a generation change between the 2012 and the 2016. You will have to use the part # RM-523184-5 that you referenced. Since you probably have everything else to flat tow your vehicle aside from a wiring option I would recommend the Hopkins Custom fit harness part # HM56108 that will plug in line with the taillight assemblies of the vehicle. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
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• Will a 2016 GMC Terrain Accumulate Miles when being Towed behind a Motorhome
  Your 2016 GMC Terrain will continue to accumulate miles when it is being flat towed even with the battery disconnected. Short of physically disabling that system (which I am not even certain how to do) there isn't anything that can be done to prevent the vehicle from accumulating miles while be flat towed. There are fuses that will need to be pulled to flat tow your Terrain. If yours is the 4-cylinder model you can use fuse bypass # RM-76517 or if it is a V6 use # RM76511. While these...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 3160-1B is designed for the Chevy Equinox from 2010 to 2015 but is not a fit for your 2017. And has been discontinued. To fit your 2017 you can use the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-523184-4 or EZ5 # RM-523184-5 Base Plate Kits. These will work for you as long as you don't have the adaptive cruise control or active air shutters on your Equinox. If you do then the Blue Ox # BX1689 will fit. I've linked our selection of tow bars for you to take a look at if you...
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• Adapter to Use Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar with Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plates
  There is an adapter available to use your Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 with the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5. What you will need to use is the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter Brackets # BX88185. I have added links to video reviews of the adapter for you to take a look at as well.
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• How Can Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Connect to Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar
  You can use the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # RM-523184-5 you referenced with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar part # BX7420 but you need to use the correct adapter part # BX88185 and you'd be set.
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• Fuse Removal Requirements For Flat Towing A 2016 GMC Terrain AWD V6
  According to the online manual for a 2016 GMC Terrain you will need to remove Fuse 32 to flat tow the vehicle. As per GM Technical Service Bulletin 17-NA-348, GM has identified 4-cylinder models of this vehicle as having steering instability issues while towing. If you have a 4-cylinder model of this vehicle, you will need a # RM-76517 and will need to leave fuse DLIS #32 intact and pull the ABS module fuse located under the hood. Note: due to manufacturing variances, some 4-cylinder...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Chevy Equinox without Adaptive Cruise or Shutters Behind an RV
  Roadmaster base plates # RM-523184-5 only work with motor home mounted tow bars and will not work with the Stowmaster. These base plates have a different type of connection at the ends of the removable arms that is not compatible with the Stowmaster. What will be required is either different base plates such as # RM-523184-4, which is compatible with the Stowmaster, or a different tow bar such as the Falcon 2, # RM-520. The base plates cost less so I would choose them if cost is an issue. If...
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• Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2017 Chevy Equinox
  In order to flat-tow a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox you will need a number of different parts which I will attach for you below. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-523184-5 Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables part # RM-645 Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56108 Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251 The bases plates are installed on the tow vehicle and...
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• Can Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive 2017 GMC Terrain be Flat Towed
  I pulled up the owners manual of a 2017 GMC Terrain and in it on page 266 it says that all wheel drive and front wheel drive models can be flat towed. So for parts you'd first want the base plate kit part # RM-523184-5 which is a confirmed fit and the easiest to use. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522....
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• Can a 2017 Chevy Equinox Be Flat-Towed If So What Is Needed
  The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is available in both 2WD (Two Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive). These models can both be flat-towed. In order to tow either vehicle you will need a number of different parts which I will attach for you below. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-523184-5 Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables part # RM-645 Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56108 Demco SBS...
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• Parts Needed to Tow 2018-2021 Chevy Equinox
  We do have Roadmaster base plate kits that fit your 2018 Chevy Equinox with the part # RM-523193-4. We had the chance to install this on a similar 2018 Equinox as well which you can see in the attached install video. This fits up to the 21' Equinox at this time. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This...
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• Can a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Front Wheel Drive Be Flat Towed With all 4 Wheels On The Ground?
  Yes, your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox FWD can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Do understand that you will need to run your Equinox for 5 minutes every time you stop for gas to properly lubricate your transmission and before towing. A better option may be to use a Dolly # DM9713093 so you will not have to let your engine run before towing or during stops. If you prefer to flat tow you will need the following components. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5 Roadmaster...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2017 GMC Terrain SLE
  We don't make one big kit but I have listed all of the parts you will need to flat tow your 2017 GMC Terrain SLE behind your RV below: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item # e74ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-523184-5 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Supplemental Braking System...
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• Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations For A 2017 Chevy Equinox
  The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 system will definitely work for your travels through the mountains. The Inertia sensor detects deceleration and signals system to activate brake pedal with proportionate amount of pressure. The towed car's brakes are activated at the same time and with the same intensity as those in your motor home to provide proportional braking. To flat tow your 2017 Chevy Equinox you'll also need a tow bar, tow bar...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 GMC Terrain
  Flat towing your 2017 GMC Terrain without adaptive cruise control or active air shutters is going to require a number of parts; which I will list for you. And you were also correct that the active cruise control and air shutters does affect fit somewhat but everything I list is going to be compatible for your '17 Terrain that does NOT have those features. - Base Plate Kit: Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523184-5 - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 -...
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• Do I Need To Cut Holes in the Bumper of a Chevy Equinox To Install Base Plates
  The base plate kits for your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox that we offer don't require you to cut any holes in the bumper so no worries here. If you take a look at the attached photo you will see how the arms are able to protrude through without cutting. They use an opening already present opening on the vehicle. In regards to a supplemental braking system, they will not have any adverse effect on the vehicle's physical braking components (rotors, pads, calipers etc.). When it comes to the installation...
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