Comparing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect and Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kits

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Hello, I have a 2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali and I am trying to figure out the differences between the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-523179-4 versus the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-523179-5. Thanks,

asked by: Jesse D

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The only difference between the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kits like part # RM-523179-5 and the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kits like part # RM-523179-4 are the removable arms. The Direct-Connect style means you can attach a tow bar to this like the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar part # RM-677 without the need for a crossbar to go between the two arms. The Crossbar-Style style means you will need the crossbar that goes between the two arms like the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 part # RM-422.

The advantage of the Direct-Connect is one less piece to attach each time and the advantage of the Crossbar-Style is the compatibility of vehicle guards such as the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard part # RM-4000 which won't work with the Direct-Connect style but there are other options like the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening part # RM-4750. I prefer the Direct-Connect style due to ease of use.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Thank you for reaching out, it sounds like you have everything in place on your Equinox and just need the motorhome side. The Roadmaster 2nd Motorhome Monitor/Alarm Kit #RM-98850 would take care of that if you are wanting it to operate the same as if…

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The main difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Baseplate #RM-524431-4 and the Roadmaster Direct Connect Baseplate #RM-524431-5 comes down to the ease of installation of the tow bars; typically vehicles that require some extra stability…

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If you're willing to make the trip out to our facility in Wentzville, MO then we could install your flat towing components for you. We also have an installer locator, which I've attached below, that you can use to find the nearest installer…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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The correct fitting cover for your etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar #e84ZR is the Demco Tow Bar Storage Cover Item #DM9523042. This cover is constructed out of marine-grade vinyl to protect your tow bar from the elements when not in use.

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For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This…

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Yes, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part #RM-524459-4 will fit a 2019 Ford Ranger with the FX2 or FX4 off-road package.

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The folks at JR Products who manufacture the Pressure Pro TPMS systems have confirmed that the #3722SEN sensors would be compatible with the TPMS system used on your Tippin Phaeton as long as the system on your coach is a Bluetooth system that uses…

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We can't recommend you drill into the base plate to mount the breakaway switch as that would void the warranty of the base plate kit. Instead I would recommend mounting the switch to the bumper of the vehicle.

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This is a good question. So it really comes down to preference between the Roadmaster base plate kits that have the crossbar and the ones that do not. The kits like you have #RM-521453-5 without the crossbar are actually reinforced more at the welds…

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The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2019 Jeep Wrangler is the etrailer.com hitch part #E98856 because it's made in the USA, has great weight capacities, and has an extended hitch tube to make fitting hitch bike racks easier to fit around the…

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