Difference Between Roadmaster Direct-Connect & Crossbar-Style Base Plates on 2021 Ford F-150
Question:
what is the difference between roadmaster direct connect and crossbar style base plates for my 2021 Ford F-150 4wd
asked by: Stefan
Expert Reply:
The difference between the Direct-Connect # RM38VR and Crossbar-Style # RM58VR that fit your 2021 Ford F-150 is the type of tow bar that they accept, and the ease of connection. The direct-connect base plates allows you to simply connect your tow bar right to the base plate, eliminating the need for a middle man - the crossbar - so it is definitely the route I recommend:
- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM38VR
Along with the base plates, there are a number of other things you will need in order to flat tow your '21 F-150, and I'll list that out below.
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676
- Wiring Kit (For LED Lights): Roadmaster Wiring Kit w/ Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RO44FR
or
- Wiring Kit (For Incandescent Lights): Roadmaster Wiring Kit w/ Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights # RO94FR
- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR
- Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400
- (Optional): Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Protective Screening
- Tow Defender
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 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 Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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