Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar Review RM-501 Video

I really like the following etrailer kit for your 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98960 - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar #e34ZR This system has removeable tabs for a clean look when you aren't towing, and then…

What you have in your picture is a very old StowMaster Tow Bar #RM-501 which is still attached to some base plates. I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster who said the serial number from the StowMaster indicates that it is rated for 5,000 lbs but…

The Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs #RM-501 is a universal fit for any vehicle that is under 6,000 lbs curb weight and has Roadmaster EZ, EZ2, EZ4, XL, and Classic vehicle-specific base plates. The Roadmaster MX,…

Yes, it will. The Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar item #RM-501 is compatible with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item #52285-1. This baseplate kit is confirmed to fit the 2008 Smart fortwo. Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Smart fortwo…

To install a 7-way trailer connector on your 2022 Ford Bronco, you will need to first install a 4-way wiring harness and then adapt that using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller #ETBC7. To get a 7-way, you first have to…

The Hopkins #48955 taillight diode kit can indeed be used to drive the running /brake lights on your Captiva like a three function lamp, without using the amber bulb for a turn signal. See the diagram I provided, and I'll also send you a copy as…

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…

Yes, the Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 tow bar you have is perfectly compatible with the Roadmaster base plate kit #RM-521453-4. The crossbar of your tow bar would connect to the removable arms of this base plate kit and you'd be set.

The difference between the EZ 4 #RM-521453-4 and the EZ5 #RM-521453-5 base plate kits is that the EZ 5 is a direct connect with no crossbar and the EZ 4 doesn't use a crossbar. Essentially, you'd want to match the base plates to the tow bar…

I did some checking and it looks like your 2018 Nissan Frontier 4 wheel drive with an automatic transmission is flat towable but you'll need a driveshaft disconnect which is the only component we don't carry to complete the flat towing setup…

The Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar #BX4330 that you referenced can be used with base plate kits that are between 23 and 30 inches apart.

If you are just looking to tow a trailer with lights and without brakes, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #C56349. This will give you a 4-Pole flat on the back of the Tacoma to tow a…