Comparing Roadmaster XL and MX Base Plates for 2004 Honda Element

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I have a 2004 Honda Element what is the difference berween the 1541-1 and 1541-5 which one would you recommend I already own the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain tow bar system

asked by: Chuck

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Expert Reply:

The difference between the Roadmaster XL Base Plates # 1541-1 and the MX base plates # 1541-5 is tow bar compatibility. The XL plates are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars while the MX plates work only with the Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon and Falcon 2. The MX base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.

Your Falcon All Terrain tow bar # RM-522 will work with either base plate.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

I have a couple options which will allow you to adapt your Blue Ox tow bars to fit a Roadmaster base plate. First the Tow Bar Adapter #RM62ZR will fit in place of the direct connect arms you got with your base plate. Another option is the Adapter Kit…

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Answer 2

You are correct with the part you will need in order to convert your Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates #RM-677 for use with your Roadmaster direct connect base plates, which are two of the swivel ears: -…

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Answer 3

I looked up an online copy of your owner's manual and confirmed that your vehicle can indeed be flat towed, at speeds up to but not exceeding 65mph. Honda lists very specific steps that must be taken before manual or automatic transmission…

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Answer 4

The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness #119250KIT will be the easiest harness we have that you can install on your 2005 Honda Element. This kit uses sensors that clamp over the wires rather than having to splice into the wiring like the Kit…

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Answer 5

Tow bars are not vehicle specific except in terms of weight capacity but it is generally easiest to use a tow bar and base plate from the same maker since this avoids the hassle and expense of the adapters that are needed to join parts from different…

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Answer 6

Yes, you can flat tow a vehicle with a Roadmaster base plate with a Blue Ox tow bar as long as you get the correct adapter like the part #RM-032 to connect the two. This is the style of adapter for the Roadmaster base plates that have to use a…

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Answer 7

According to our friends at Remco Towing, the 2003 is flat towable without modifications. You should refer to the owners manual section regarding Emergency Towing for guidelines. Did you look into renting a tow dolly? That might be a more economical…

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Answer 8

To make your baseplates work with your Roadmaster 5250 Falcon tow bar, you need to determine what base plates you have you have on your 2003 Honda CR-V. We have the Roadmaster XL style #1541-1, the Roadmaster MX #1541-5, or the Blue Ox #BX2232. The…

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Answer 9

Base plates are vehicle specific so you will need to get some for your 2003 Honda CR-V. But first, go ahead and check the owners manual for any additional important information on flat towing it. For base plates, you can use #1541-1 if your CR-V does…

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Answer 10

In order to transfer the Brake Buddy Classic 2 Portable Supplemental Braking System part 39495 or Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part #HM39494 to another vehicle you will likely only need the Replacement Breakaway System…

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Answer 11

The Replacement Breakaway System for Brake Buddy Classic and Select Supplemental Braking Systems part #HM39340 replaces the brake away switch for the brake buddy Classic II, Select II, Classic 3 (#HM39494), and Select 3 (#HM39524). We have not yet…

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