Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # 3122-1
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Roadmaster Base Plates - 3122-1
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Hitch Pin Attachment
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.
Features:
- Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
- Improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
- Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
- Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
- Simple installation - no welding required
- Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
- Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
- Instructions and mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
The square drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style base plate kit are simple to mount and remove, easily securing with hitch pins. Once the drawbars have been removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. On most automobiles, the brackets are mounted within the grille, where they remain not only unseen, but protected from scrapes and scuffs as well.
3122-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2004 - 2009 GMC Canyon
- 2010 - 2012 GMC Canyon excluding Z71
- 2004 - 2009 Chevrolet Colorado excluding Xtreme
- 2010 - 2012 Chevrolet Colorado excluding Z71 and Xtreme
- 2006 - 2006 Isuzu I-Series Pickup i-350
- 2007 - 2008 Isuzu I-Series Pickup i-370
Customer Satisfaction Score:
92% were satisfied with this product
8% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 3122-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (867 Customer Reviews)
The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing.by: MEC02/22/2021
Very rugged kit with excellent instructions. A DIYer with medium mechanical skills can install. Involved removing the front bumper which was not difficult. Value for the price is very good. As always, etrailer support was also very good.
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Rock solid
MEC - 02/22/2022by: Larry11/25/2020
Thank you All at etrailer.
Once again you All have out done yourselves, which is big job. Due to the fact you always do a great job.
Well there was one time, when an item was shipped from the manf. But even then you sent a reimbursement for a portion of the labor cost it took to make the hitch fit a Classic 1981 El Camino.
Even in this difficult time of covid, your still doing your best.
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Just fine
Larry B - 11/26/2021by: Michael L09/14/2022
Our items were promptly shipped and received with no problem, other than the UPS gal struggled with the weight of the base plate. Thanks!
by: Dan10/02/2022
Adam was awesome to talk with on the phone , went through step by step on what I needed and what I didn't for what I was wanting to do.
by: Stephen04/22/2021
2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Easy to install and has worked great since installing. Would recommend to anyone with a Colorado or any other vehicle.
by: Nathan08/19/2021
I ordered a Falcon II tow bar, Base plate for a GMC Canyon, Demco Stay-n-play braking system and safety cables. worked exactly as it should, directions were easy to follow. All hardware was included. This system allowed us to tow our Canyon 10K miles around the country. super easy to use and I was able to connect and disconnect in less than 5 min. I liked the system enough that I bought the same setup for our new vehicle.
by: William10/15/2021
Awesome service. Installing it this wee kend.....
by: Robert L08/09/2016
2012 Chevrolet Colorado
Towing adapter for Chev Colorado And trailer hitch Both videos EX !!! :-)
by: Rich Brest04/10/2012
Excellant service all the way around. I was informed as to what I needed, they checked what was in stock and had my order to me in 2 business days. Their care and commitment to seeing the process thru was outstanding. I would highly recommend etrailer.com.
by: Tony09/27/2018
2011 Chevrolet Colorado
i was surprisingly impressed with how easy and simple the installation of the base plate and wiring was. i installed this on a customers vehicle and will use your products again.
by: Barry 01/05/2022
Excellent support and service.
by: Thomas07/06/2019
Best fitting I found.
by: George01/12/2019
great product fit just right
delivered on time
price was ok
has held up well after 8 thousand miles
the instructions worked gust fine
by: Ted D06/01/2019
Ok not had 1 problem great product
by: Milo09/14/2022
by: Kent 12/12/2022
by: Tony 09/29/2022
by: Donald09/13/2020
2006 Chevrolet Colorado
by: Ernie12/25/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
Item arrived earlier than predicted after viewing a very complete tracking system. The information was very clear and precise. Good job! I am 75 years of age and installed the baseplate myself. Only a couple of minor issues. One pin would not insert. Welding blob in the way. Filed it smooth and problem solved. The video was excellent but was a bit different in that it showed a different method o rear bolt installation, however the instructions on paper showed the correct way. Reinstalling the front clip had presented some difficulty. I suggest really watching the inner fender position relative to the front clip before removal. All said all went well. The finished look is great, (see pictures). Great product!
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Worked well, towed truck all summer.
Ernie - 12/25/2022by: Barri11/24/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
Base plate 1910 install on 1999 Landrover disco 2
the base plate arrived fast (as does everything I have ordered from etrailer). It was a bit bent on arrival but Becky sorted me out and offered to replace it but it was easy to bend back (with a 3lb hammer).
The included instructions were great for removing the bumper but nor much else. Possibly because my Landy is a 1999 disco 2 and the pictures were of a 2002.
I have included some pictures of stuff I wish I had known. Firstly I had to loose the recovery loop on the driver side as the base plate would not fit over it. The chassis frame has steel tubes inside the bolt holes so the amount of drilling is minimal (I ordered a drill bit that they suggested but in all honesty could have opened up the holes with a file easily).
You need to oval out the aluminum crush cans before you replce them or the new bolts will not go through. The center mount bolt just needs the plastic mount for the center screw on the scoop cut out and there is a bog square hole on the top of the member (thats why you need to big square piece of steel on the top of the center bolt)
Mine was obscured by the torsion bar so I ended up dropping it to drill out the hole and get the bolt in straight.
It was easy to bolt up to the frame once everything was prepped and do yourself a favour and buy loctite red for the bolts - you don't want to be going in there again.
The bumper template was a good start but I had to reshape mine a lot particularly as the hole on the baseplate ended up halfway through the bumper and I had to do a lot of enlargement at the bottom to attach the safety wires.
The photos should make more sense of some of my description
by: Kevin 12/29/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
Arrived a day early and well packaged. Included everything needed for a clean and easy install, down to electrical connectors and zip ties. The included instructions were very clear for a variety of wiring conditions. Umbilical cord looks to be of high quality.
Comments
One year down the road and still not a single issue. 5 minute attachdetach let’s me easily separate the Tracker and drive through the RV park with no toad following.
Kevin - 12/30/2022by: Tim04/23/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
Fairly easy to install base plate. Left all bolts / nuts loose, slid tow bar in to align while tightening up. Ready for motorhome.
Comments
Absolutely no issues to date. Great product
Tim - 04/24/2022by: Raymond02/22/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
These components are heavy duty. I have pulled my Jeep many thousands of miles over many road conditions. I am currently planning a coast to coast rv trip and will be towing my Jeep.
Comments
We pulled our Jeep for three months though 26 states from California.
Raymond - 02/23/2022Product arrived quickly packaged well and order was complete. Components are strong and durable. Towed Jeep over 11,000 miles since purchase without any problems.
Raymond - 02/23/2022by: Brad10/28/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
Super nice people at etrailer. I wasn’t sure exactly what I needed and they helped me pick out the best hitch for me.
by: Randall 11/17/2022
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
Aligment with the Roadmaster Crosbar is slightly off, requiring a bit of muscle and manipulation to attach it. However, once assembled on the car it is rock solid and near bullet proof. Tow anywhere!
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