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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM97RR
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Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number RM97RR 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 - RM97RR

  • Roadmaster
  • Removable Draw Bars
  • Twist Lock Attachment

Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame.


Features:

  • Direct-connect brackets provide attachment points for your motor-home-mounted tow bar
  • Streamlined design creates supremely clean look
    • No obtrusive quick-disconnect crossbar
    • Hidden brackets sit even farther back than standard brackets
  • Drawbars attach and remove quickly and easily
    • Arms click to lock in place in brackets
    • Built-in pull rings let you unlock arms so you can twist and remove them
  • 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 motor-home-mounted tow bars only
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty


Note: Roadmaster direct-connect base plates will only work with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch, such as the Nighthawk, Sterling, Blackhawk, Blackhawk 2, Falcon, or Falcon 2. These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball.


The drawbars, or front arms, on this base plate kit are supremely easy to mount and remove. Just insert them into the brackets and twist to lock them in place. To remove each arm, simply tug the built-in pull pin to disengage the lock, twist the arm back and pull it out of the bracket. 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.



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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM97RR

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (43 Customer Reviews)

Designed for use with motor-home-mounted tow bars, the direct-connect brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and remove, and they eliminate the need for a quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Installs on your vehicle's frame.

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Overall the base plate fit on the Maverick well and the on-line video explaining the installation was very helpful. However, the base plate packaging was sub standard and the base plate was marred and need paint touch up.

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Jenny N.

3/2/2023

You definitely can use a rust resistant paint like Rustoleum to touch up the base plate. It is unfortunate that it arrived this way. I will have our Customer Service team contact you.

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D. L.

3/3/2024

Flat towing the Maverick is a breeze with the Roadmaster Faceplate. No issues towing and very happy with it.

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Jerred H.

3/3/2024

@DL Thanks for letting us know! Glad you're able to use it so easily.


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After reviewing your great install videos several times I decided to install myself. Fairly easy if you take your time and follow the instructions although I had to trim a bit more than I thought based on the video. Having the right tools like a multifunction trimmer helped. I really like the look compared to the Blue Ox baseplate option even though I have a Blue Ox towbar. I bought the RM - Blue Ox adapter pins and all works well. We are on a 7000 mile 4 month trip and no issues so far.

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Chuckc

10/6/2024

Just completed a 13300 mile trip to Alaska and back over some rough roads and no problem towing behind our motorhome. I am using a blue ox ascent towbar with roadmaster to blue ox adapter pins.



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The install on my Ford Maverick is clean and functional, so this is more of a customer service review... excellent customer service!

During the 4-day towing set-up install, the forecast was for freezing temps and my rig was not winterized. I called in mid panic and the motorhome was moved indoors.

A few months after using the tow set-up, a minor problem developed. I called and the CSR apologized and said, I can see how that might be frustrating, and a replacement cable (slightly longer) was sent free of charge.



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2024 Ford Maverick

Fits well. One of the Bolts broke however. Not sure if user error or defect. 2024 Ford Lariat Maverick



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Well constructed. Works great looks really good on the Maverick.

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Bill

3/12/2024

Flawlessly. Great product perfect fit.



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Ford

Absolutely great fit to my Ford Maverick. Everything is hidden and not in the way from walking by the front of the truck. Instructions were adequate, found a YouTube that helped, yet I found there could be a little improvement in the instructions.



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2023 Ford Maverick

Product was shipped 4 days before the estimated delivery date! I believe that is from hard work and dedication from the workers at etrailer. Good Job!!



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Ford

Best one on the Ford Maverick. Professional install eecommended



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Very well built, heavy duty

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Chris

12/2/2023

Great very well built



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Attached relatively easily. Tows the Maverick just fine. It isn't too obvious on the truck and minimal cutting to make it work.



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Purchased a tow bar base plate - great price and very fast shipping. Good job!



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Just what was needed



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2022 Ford Maverick

Love my knew tow package All Road master base plate falcon Tow bar & Invisibrake system



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2022 Ford Maverick

I chose the Roadmaster Base plate purely for cosmetic reasons. The Blue Ox install looks terrible on the Maverick. Sure, with the Roadmaster I have to trim part of the radiator louver, but being in the South, I don't see it being a problem. Fortunately, I have all the parts to go Blue Ox towbar to Roadmaster towbar. Looks like it will work perfectly!



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Easy install and working great



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Looks well build and fits perfectly with the Maverick looks. Instructions were very good but it took longer than expected to install due to very tight clearance of some bolts (thus the 4 stars instead of the 5). I have yet to use it on the road, but very satisfied so far.



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Doing a good job.



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2022 Ford Maverick

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Gary

2/5/2024

This baseplate has worked perfectly. I like that it looks good compared to the others. Adding the blue ox adapters worked good too since I already had the blue ox tow bar.



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    While we do not have a installation video for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM77YV, we do have a video for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM97RR which is very similar. I have linked the installation video near the bottom of the page and it is on a 2023 Ford Maverick as we have not have a 2024 model year in our shop yet for any of our base plates. There is quite a bit of parts that will need to be cut out as you can see in the installation video. That is something depending...
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    I checked with Roadmaster to confirm but yes, you can use the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles item # RM-156-25 on your Hybrid 2023 Ford Maverick. Some other parts you will need to flat tow your Maverick are listed below. Please feel free to email me directly with any additional questions. Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM97RR Wiring...
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    I prefer the Blue Ox flat towing setups over the Roadmaster kits as I have found them to be just a little easier to use and they are very well made. I wouldn't worry to much about the bumper cuts and it doesn't affect the shudder system like you mentioned either. So for your 2023 Ford Maverick I would go with the base plate kit part # BLU88XR. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle....
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