Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Item # 3151-1A
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Roadmaster Base Plates - 3151-1A
- 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.
3151-1A Road Master XL Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2012 - 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport without brush guard
- 2008 - 2010 Saturn Vue Hybrid
- 2008 - 2009 Saturn Vue Red Line
- 2008 - 2010 Saturn Vue XE and XR
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 3151-1A
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (868 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: Davis 09/04/2022
Somewhat concerned when box arrived pretty beat up, but the contents were just fine and fit as advertised. Took about 3.5 to 4 hrs to install and looks great.
by: Keith 08/23/2022
Everything is still working good
by: Tom 06/04/2021
The baseplate was an exact match to the one I was replacing. Delivery and fulfillment of my order was handled professionally and courteously.
by: Dale C09/27/2012
Saturn Vue
Haven't towed the Vue yet but the install was pretty much as described on the video and written instructions. One suggestion is to install the air dam over the tabs before putting the grill back on . The air dam was a very tight fit and I had to remove more material above the cut outs to get it over the tabs. I think it would be simpler to put air dam over the tabs install grill and then attach the air dam to the bottom of the grill. It looks great exactly as in photos on your install page.
Comments
Back from our trip Towed the Vue 14,000 miles, Coast to coast, never had any problems with the base plate or hardware checked the torque on the bolts a couple of times, they were exactly as when I installed the unit. very little signs of wearing where the pins secured the tow bar to the base plate. good value!
-- comment by: Dale C - 06/09/2013
still pleased with the base plate and it appears to be doing its job!
-- comment by: Dale C - 04/02/2014by: Dennis B.04/29/2013
Roadmaster
I would think the product would be as good a my previous Roadmaster product.
The only thing that I have a problem with is the hardware. All the bolts, nuts, and washers, were not in the package.
by: ron h.04/19/2012
2009 Saturn Vue
The 3151-1A bumper bracket for our 2009 Saturn SUV did exactly as was shown.
The video was very helpfull and the install took a little over 4 hrs
just as it said. We suggest before you order you call and verify the parts you are about to order to avoid any missed parts you may need.
by: Jerry B.09/11/2012
Roadmaster
I ordered the roadmaster base plate. Orderingwas easy and UPS delivered it in 2 days after the day the order was placed. Good quatity product and was easy to install going by the instructions and watching the vido on etrailer.com Very satified
by: John L.04/30/2015
Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Great product! Other than a few minor difference between the Saturn and the Captiva the instructions were great. Only took about 3.5 hours to install. Thanks etrailer!
by: Norbert W06/20/2015
Base Plate assembly arrived fast and in excellent condition. The hitch flag is great. Pleasure dealing with a company that is that efficent
by: Willie 11/08/2021
The ordering process was really simple and the shipping of the product was fast.
by: paul c03/25/2016
this hitch works great and fits fine. assy instructions were very accurate. thanks
by: Groom05/11/2016
2009 Saturn Vue
Products performed perfectly. Tks
by: Leonard h10/09/2013
Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Direction hard to follow had to make changes to vehicle that we're not covered in directions. I own captiva you sent Saturn directions.
Kit does fit and looks good . Great service , and shipping upgrade we're great thanks
by: Robert Homeier 01/21/2011
Order process was very easy also arrived as promised and in good condition. Thank you
by: Sylvia 03/13/2021
by: Charles 10/07/2021
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!
Comments
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: MEC02/22/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
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.
Comments
Rock solid
MEC - 02/22/2022by: 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!
by: Jacques10/24/2021
Review from a similar XL in Base Plates
Purchased for my 2003 Mazda Miata. So simple to tow behind my motorhome. I used a professional to install as I am not super handy. I think it took them a couple of hours to install and they did a great job. I feel very safe with this product and would highly recommend it.
Comments
Great! A hard to find product for a 2003 Mazda Miata. You guys had it in stock and got it to me in a timely manner.
Jacques - 10/25/202225
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