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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 1185-1
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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. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 1185-1 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 1185-1

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • 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.



1185-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 1185-1 Installation instructions

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - 1185-1

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (1022 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.

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Needed these for my 4Runner. Had to do a bit of grinding on the frame rails to get em to fit. I suspect just different year manufacturing tolerances. All in all, pretty easy to install if you are even semi mechanically inclined. Havent towed it yet but got all the bits and pieces and to fit together just like it should. Easy to remove and good clearance underneath



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Toyota

Installed onto 2017 Toyota 4-runner. Fit perfectly. Was hard getting the one bolt hole drilled through the truck frame, but that is a tool issue, not anything negative about the product. I would recommend this Plate Kit to anyone wanting to flat tow a Gen 5 4-runner.



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This base plate kit fit out 2007 4Runner perfectly. Wasn’t difficult to install myself in only a couple hours. Very happy with the product.



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Helpful chat assist and quick shipping.



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Toyota 4Runner

All the parts I ordered fit perfectly with no modifications to my 2020 Toyota 4Runner. The info Etrailer has with the part description, Q+A and pictures was very helpful to help me make the best decision on my purchase.



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Gwen was extremely helpful and pleasant and I am sure I'll be back next time I need something for the RV.



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These were a great fit and worked perfe ct.



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Good fit. Easy install. Works.



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Very helpful in helping my select the correct parts I needed. Every thing arrived as expected and fit perfectly.



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2017 Toyota 4Runner

thank you for the fast delivery



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well to tell you the truth i never mounted them cause car wouldn't pas inspection i now have a jeep liberty 2005 that i would like to get base plates for maybe trade the set i have now that are new still in box



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etrailer service is and has always been stellar. My order was correct and was delivered very quickly. The only reason I made this a four instead of a five was that the rear bolt position of both base plate brackets where welded on crooked. Each small plate was at a different angle from each other. In my opinion whoever welded them wasn’t paying attention to quality control. Because I was on a time crunch for my departure on a trip and could not wait for replacements (and I needed the vehicle for local driving) I made the brackets work. Other than that the installation went smoothly and I was able to test tow my 2004 CRV a couple of times without incident.



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The product top notch quality build. I have a 2015 jeep wrangler and to be honest installing the bolts inside the bumper frame is a pain in the butt. To be clear this is NOT etrailer’s fault, but be prepared to use either very a long pliers or some kind of rigged up tool to hold the nut while you screw it. It appears that video that is available on there web site has a technician who has very long fingers and was able to do it easily. My fingers are not as long so using just fingers was not an option for me.



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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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Looks great installed. I think it will work perfectly for towing my F150 4x4. Took approximately 1 hrs. I removed the bumper, 4 bolts, and installed effortlessly. Nice appearance!



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Very impressed that they're the exact fabbed fit, and easy to install! These tow base plates are super sturdy!



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Good information and prompt shipping.
Base
plate is solid and install and use instructions are excellent.
Be warned that product install is drill two holes and install 3 bolts, BUT the entire front panel has to be removed and replaced. Not difficult, but time-consuming.
Seat bracket is solid and install and use instructions are excellent.
Brakemaster kit is good quality, but instructions are not as good as most Roadmaster products. Instructions for air line install are especially weak.



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Installed on a 2010 Ford Ranger Sport 2wd
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towed over 10000 and not one issue. I did the install without one issue, picture perfect, I did use a online video to get a general idea of install otherwise I primarily used manufacturer's. . Be sure to use the recommended/ required locktite product.
Enjoy!!!



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Fits as described! Nice product,After installation actually has other functions possible winch mount/bumper adapter ect



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I've towed with it many times and Zero problems. I did find that moving the car slightly forward after stopping helps relax tension amd.make.disconnect much easier. Overall... I'd say SUPER..!!


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