Should Bumper of 2015 Cadillac SRX get Crushed When Roadmaster Base Plate Kit is Installed

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I’m installing the Roadmaster base plate on my 2015 Cadillac SRX. I noticed that when you tighten the 3” bolt that goes through the bumper, it crushes the back of the bumper. It doesn’t appear to hurt anything, just making sure that this is normal.

asked by: Tom H

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When we installed the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-523162-4 on an SRX like your 2015 model we did not find that it was crushing the bumper as the bolt was torqued. I would make sure you are using a torque wrench that is calibrated.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

I pulled up the owners manual of your 2014 Cadillac SRX online and found that on page 10-84 it can be flat towed. This includes front wheel drive and all wheel drive models. You can then use the base plate kit you referenced #RM-523162-4. In addition…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter part #RM-033 does not have a weight rating. The weight rating would be determined by the tow bar that you use the adapter with. For example the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part #BX4330 is…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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