What Is The Purpose Of The Driver And Passenger Arms On Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit
Question:
I have recieved my baseplate from you and have had it professionally installed on my 2010 Ford Escape. came out good ! It will allow me to tow with my Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar that does not have a cross bar. But my question is what is the function of - the useful purpose of - the 2 removeable front bracket arms as shown on your/Roadmaster Installation Instructions - Figure A
asked by: Tom C
Expert Reply:
I'm happy to hear that you are pleased with your Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 4414-1 on your 2010 Ford Escape!
The driver and passenger arms that you mentioned are what you mount the crossbar of the tow bar like the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576 to as seen at the 3:25 minute mark in the included video.
This allows you to mount the crossbar to your vehicle, but still be able to remove it when you are not flat towing by simply pulling the pins on the two arms.
Since you mentioned that your Roadmaster Sterling does not have a crossbar you will need the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly # 910021-00 to attach your tow bar to your base plate kit.
I included videos for all of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Tow Bars
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side and Tow Bar Side
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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