Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Roadmaster Base Plates - RM-521447-4
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Twist Lock Attachment
Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets have a low profile and are virtually invisible. Each arm is easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.
Features:
- Hidden bracket design provides improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
- Crossbar-style brackets sit far back for a supremely clean look
- 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 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 drawbars, or front arms, on the crossbar-style 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.
521447-4 Road Master EZ-4 Base Plate Kit
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2014 - 2018 Jeep Cherokee 4WD - excluding Trailhawk
Customer Satisfaction Score:
92% were satisfied with this product
8% of customers were not satisfied
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-521447-4
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (765 Customer Reviews)
Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets have a low profile and are virtually invisible. Each arm is easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.by: Robert 07/12/2022
The installation is quite involved, however and one who is handy should be able to tackle this project. A year latter base plate continues to work well with the tow bar and has logged 8000 miles without issue.
by: Mark05/26/2022
2014 Jeep Cherokee
I bought all of my products for flat towing my 2014 Jeep Cherokee for etrailer and I couldn’t be happier. The service was exceptional, the pricing was right, and when I did have a problem, they were right there to take care of it. When I need more goodies for the RV, I will be back!!!!
by: Siggy D.06/10/2015
Extremely fast shipping, ordered on Sunday, received the base plates and other parts on Tuesday. (MO to NW Chicagoland) .
This was the free shipping option.
Thank you Etrailer.
Comments
Your towing brackets,self installed have been working A OK for about 3000 towing miles on my 2015 Cherokee. I like them very much and they are build solid.
Siegfried D - 06/09/2016by: Bob W09/06/2016
Jeep Cherokee
My Jeep tows great with this system. Easy twist in and out with the hidden base plates. Once towing is completed the brackets twist out and what remains is almost invisible.
by: Al H08/27/2015
2016 Jeep Cherokee
I received my brackets & have them installed on my 2016 Jeep Cherokee. I saved money buying them here & they shipped quite quickly. I also used the install video which assisted in the install located on this site.
Comments
The brackets worked great, not the Cherokee so I traded it.
AL H - 08/26/2016by: John S11/18/2015
Etrailer was very helpful with questions prior to ordering. Shipping was very timely. The products were exactly as described and was packaged very good.
The price was the best I could find online.
by: Dean01/30/2018
2017 Jeep Cherokee
Went on fairly easy with the help of your video to guide me. They look very nice on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee. I drilled 2 1/4in holes in each plate instead of cutting off the alignment tabs and small bolts. It took me awhile to get front end back on as I had to do a lot of modification to baffle.
by: Joe B08/27/2017
2017 Jeep Cherokee
The brackets were pretty easy to install took me about 4 hours with the help from the video trimming the grill took the longest --- they work great. Joe
by: Ken P.07/09/2014
2014 Jeep Cherokee
Delivered a little late, but acceptable. Could have arranged installation sooner with quicker delivery. Something about a late connection with a drop point??
by: Ed M10/02/2014
2014 Jeep Cherokee
Excellent delivery time. Install instructions were right on. I had a question prior to purchase which was responded to immediately. On line install instructions were very helpful.
by: Bob B09/01/2015
2015 Jeep Cherokee
Received on time and as ordered
Thanks for the great service and good price.
Comments
works great
Bob B - 09/02/2016by: Frederick11/29/2018
Easy to install and fit perfect. Thanks ,this is a great product
by: John B06/26/2016
2015 Jeep Cherokee
Would not have any thing else. Easy to apply and away you go.
by: Alex W.07/09/2015
They arrived super quick. Thank you for your haste. I'll keep you aware of any problems, altho' I don't anticipate any!
Alex
by: Matthew T. Glassen02/23/2016
2015 Jeep Cherokee
Product came a day sooner then scheduled. All parts were there and in good condition.
by: BILL H03/25/2015
Every thing was like i expected.shipping was fast,
by: Wendell A11/07/2014
Great delivery service
by: David10/12/2022
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
2019 Ford Fusion Energi. A lot more trimming required on the facia than noted in the instructions, but I'll chalk that up to running changes I suppose. I used a combination of a Sawzall with a fine blade and a Dremel tool, both worked well. In the end, it took me about 8 hours (over two days) to install, and had it's challenges. I had to do some pulling and tweaking to get holes to line up, and the already mentioned extensive trimming of the facia. Overall well designed product, and of course etrailer was excellent in shipping.
Side note, adaptive cruise control is not affected when the drawbars are removed. With the bars in and the towbar mounted (it's a Stowmaster car mounted bar) the cruise control works just fine as an old fashioned CC, the adaptive part just doesn't work (it won't slow down for you when a slow car is in front, because it can't see around the tow bar). Basically perfect and what I was hoping would happen.
by: Norman10/21/2021
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
Complete an d easy install just getting the vehicle taken apart to install take more time than the install
Comments
It has been no problems whatsoever, great product and if they could make installation easier that would be great.
Norman - 10/22/2022by: Jerry09/04/2022
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
This was a straightforward install. The instructions were easy to understand and follow. All the necessary parts and hardware were included. It is pretty well hidden once installed. I highly recommend this base plate and etrailer.
by: David05/03/2022
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
Had Base Plate installed today, shop gave me 2.5 hr labor time. I returned just under 2hrs and they were backing my car out the shop. They parked it facing me. I told the Mechanic "That was quick" He said that's because it wouldn't fit. I was disappointed and asked what do I owe you for your labor> He laughed out loud and said it on there, but hard to see. I was so surprised and pleased you have to just about get down on your knees and bend down to see it. took me about 8 min to install everything and connect it to the Tow vehicle. I'm very pleased with it.
by: Richard11/01/2022
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
Super-cool. It's been a year. I installed it myself and it was way less of a task than I expected. The fitment of this was incredibly spot on (no "tweaking" or drilling). Performance wise . . . it does what you expect. You insert the removable "arms", clip in onto your tow bar, and when you get to your destination the vehicle is still attached to your tow bar. Quality product.
by: Paul H05/26/2022
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
Easy to install the videos you have are a great help, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
by: Mike 06/04/2021
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
I ordered this base plate to be installed on our 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited to allow it to be used with a Roadmaster Tow Bar that we purchased originally in early 2000 to tow our 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Yes, 20 years later we are back into RVing and wanted to tow our 2020 Jeep behind our new Jayco Seneca Super-C motorhome. The only difference between 2000 and 2020 is the fact that we needed a brake activation system for our 2020 setup, something that wasn’t required in 2000. etrailer also sold us the Roadmaster Invisi Brake operating system which we had our local welding fabricator (also RV hitch installation expert) instal. Everything works perfectly and safely. Thank you etrailer!
Comments
Excellent! We have towed the Grand Cherokee with it for over 17,000 miles since installation, with no operational issues. From NW MT to west coast of WA, to Rockport, TX, to Duluth, MN and back in three separate trips.
Mike - 06/05/2022by: Peter05/11/2022
Review from a similar EZ4 Base Plate in Base Plates
Self installed, not recommended for beginners. However, for those with some skills and tools, the provided instructions and web site support is outstanding!
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