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
- Removable Drawbars
- Roadmaster
- Twist Lock Attachment
Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, 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 series 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, simply twist the arms back and pull them out. 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.
524435-4 Road Master EZ-4 Base Plate Kit
Item # RM-524435-4
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2014 - 2019 Ford Flex
- 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex EcoBoost - with Adaptive Cruise Control
- 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex EcoBoost - without Adaptive Cruise Control
- 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex non-EcoBoost - with Adaptive Cruise Control
- 2013 - 2013 Ford Flex non-EcoBoost - without Adaptive Cruise Control
Customer Reviews
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms - RM-524435-4
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1205 Customer Reviews)
Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.by: Steve stark10/18/2021
my name is Steve Stark I received my order on Saturday the 16th and it’s all crossbar style kit item number RM 524435 -4 reference number 112252205 arm it’s supposed to be a crossbar base plate kit and it doesn’t have the base plate bars in it it’s the other style just give me a call thank you
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Brooke M - 10/20/2021by: Will 03/27/2020
I got the item I need delivered a whole lot faster than I had expected. Also the customer service people are great at responding to any of my concerns, on this or any other items bought through etrailer, by email usually within 10 minutes which is great when you need an item to perform your task at hand.
Thanks for what you do for us.
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by: Joseph05/07/2021
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
Installed the baseplate myself. Just followed the directions and it went well. Have used it for about 4000 miles. Easy to connect to the tow bar. Great produce.
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I installed the product myself two years ago. Installation instructions were detailed and easy to follow. I have towed the car approximately 8000 miles over the past two years and it has been solid to use and easy to connect to each time.
Joseph - 05/09/2022by: Frank04/25/2022
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Regards base plate installation 2021 mini cooper
I like to thank you for all your help, everyone at etrailer was very helpful. The quality of the part are excellent and the instructions are right on. One important task before starting is to check all the hardware included in the Kit, on mine was one 1 “ pipe spicer missing which I only noticed during the installation and lost some time with this. One other suggestion in regards to the horn installation mounting it directly to the support bracket will bend the connection clip. I made a little bracket to create more space. Everything else went very smooth. Great product and service.
by: Sam J04/14/2022
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Everything installed perfectly and the instructions where clear. I didn't care for the instruction to cut up the metal rock guard for the crossbar, but otherwise am pleased with the installation result.
We have since travelled 1,200 miles with this set up connected to a Nighthawk tow bar, and are 100% happy with the performance, and are especially pleased with the ease of connection and disconnection.
by: Alan04/27/2022
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This base plate is for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator. I have a 2022 and it fits fine. The instructions are nearly the same. Use Roadmaster Wiring Kit W Smart Diodes For Led Bulbs and splice into the stop light.
by: Stephen04/18/2022
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Was delivered quickly and I was able to install the baseplate assembly relatively easily after having watched a few of the etrailer videos. I did watch multiple different videos as my 2022 Grand Cherokee WK had slight variations from the videos. I did not have previous experience doing this type of automotive work so I will admit to some trepidation along the way but all ended perfectly. My wife was not too happy about me taking the bumper off of her new car with just 100 miles on it but she has regrouped. The only thing I used the written instructions for was to get the parts all organized and to get the correct torque for the bolts
by: William10/08/2020
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I have a 2019 GMC Denali and this product from Roadmaster is fantastic. Installation was easy with out having to remove the grill or valance or bumper. There was no trimming on the Plastic. The baseplate installed from the rear with a little push and nudge. there was one bolt just a tad long but this was fixed with a washer. If this is your model of vehicle and you don't want to trash the front get this base plate.
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update product review I have had no issues with the product it is easy to use and I feel very safe with it.
William B - 10/11/2021by: Steve03/13/2022
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Roadmaster system is top notch. Installation was not bad. Getting bumper to line up with holes in new bracket was difficult, due to very tight tolerance. We have towed 4 down over 4,000 miles with this set up, no issues at all. Towing 4 down is the only way to go!!
by: 02/24/2022
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The Roadmaster Base Plate and All Terrain Direct Connect Tow Bar worked perfect for my 6-Speed Subaru CrossTrek. Looking forward to exploring and traveling later this spring.
by: Going with the Flo.04/25/2022
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Great fit - The instructions were spot on. etrailer’s instruction videos are extremely helpful. I rate the level of difficulty on the GX to be moderate due to the difficulty removing/installing the front fascia.
by: Anthony03/31/2022
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For the installation the instructions were good, but watching some videos made it much easier to take apart a brand new car. All went well. Installed on a 2020 Chevy Equinox 2.0
by: Towing a jeep with a motorhome guy...07/05/2022
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Solid construction sorta...down right dumb install on older JKs. The secondary plates are not particularly well engineered and a real bandaid on less than perfect design. They are however needed, as mounting to only the vertical frame tubes will likely impart too much torsion on the welds that hold those tubes to the main frame rails. Especially so as the need for aggressive braking, or even a panic stop inevitably arises. I really dislike the mount bracket tubes for an electrical tow plug receptacle. Since I had already had one mounted in the bumper from a previous tow system, I just cut those 1/4" tubes off so that I never get injured on them...along with what ever the flat plate welded on near those tubes was for. There are no holes in the outer frame rails, as all the videos and install instructions show. So? You'll need to try to GUESS where to align and where to drill the outer holes. Guessing that they will be relatively centered in the body frame mount bracket, will cause a fail. You'll need to drill a second hole. Oversizing those holes was about the only way to get reasonable alignment for the bolt to make both holes, the bushing and the add on bracket. OEM power steering hydraulic lines, will rub on the long bolts heads once everything is installed. You'll need to engineer some sort of vibration isolators or stand offs to prevent chaffing through those aluminum tubes. If you're not careful with your drilling you may even drill into the lower corner of your radiator. None of the instructions discuss any of these product design shortfalls.
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In the instructions it mentions that sometimes the outer frame rail will have no holes. I would hold the baseplate up and mark the area needed for the hole to be drilled.
-- Sierra K - 07/15/2022by: Joel08/18/2020
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I purchased this baseplate system for a 2014 Ford Focus. Just finished installing it. Excellent instructions and online video. Make sure you watch it and follow the paper instructions. Let me inform anyone attempting this on your own it is a process. You need to remove the entire front fascia and headlights. The undercarriage plastic air dams also have to come off. This is not difficult if you are a decent mechanic/collision person. If you plan on tackling this yourself allow 3-5 hours if you are a capable individual. If not, take it to a shop you trust. I personally have a shop and all the jacks and tools required. It took me approximately 4-1/2 hours start to finish. But I had a/c, lights, music and my dog kReaping me company. The most frustrating part was drilling the two access hole in the frame. Not sure what that metal alloy is but a dulled my drills and ruined a perfectly good high end hole saw. I ended up using a pnuematic cut off Grinder.
I am very satisfied with the end result. Take your time. Don’t let yourself get aggravated and the install should go smooth. Save a bunch installing it yourself. Good Luck. Thanks RoadMaster and etrailer.
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One year later. Product held up perfectly. Towed this vehicle 1000’s of miles. Hope this helps.
Joel - 08/19/2021by: Gary06/06/2022
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
Really great product. Easy to install and seems super solid. I have towed my 2015 Subaru Forester 2500 miles with it with zero issues.
by: Paul08/03/2020
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
Installing the 2020 Chevy Equinox base plate was easy. Perfect directions and videos helped a lot. Taking the front end off a brand new car was scary. Only real hard part came when trying to determine which parts of the from grill to cut the openings for the quick connections and the wiring connector protrusions. The cuts have to be made prior to reinstalling the grill and you can't really see where to cut without the grill in the correct configuration on the fender. So you cut and trim to fit. Then get the grill into the fender connector then check and make additional cuts as necessary. Also I installed a Invisibrake inside of the engine bay, not under the back seat. This was my wife's suggestion and she was correct. It fits and you only have to run the little air tube through the firewall. No taking apart of the interior molding except the driver kick panel for the pneumatic cylinder. Very easy.
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9000 miles from Myrtle beach SC to Seattle WA and back with no issues. Our towing system works great. My wife and I are a team when hooking up or unhooking our car from the RV. We can do it in under 2 minutes. Great products, and a fantastic wife.
Paul - 08/07/2021by: Bobby06/19/2020
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I ordered this Roadmaster tow plate to flat tow my Jeep Wrangler behind my motorhome. Katherine B at etrailer was very helpful in assuring the tow plate was the part I needed. The tow plate arrived in a few days and I installed it myself. It was an easy installation. The tow plate is sturdy and well built and fits nicely under the front bumper. Thank you etrailer and especially Katherine B. Now I have to decide on the type of braking system for my towed Jeep.
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by: Judith 07/14/2021
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
Allows us to tow the car with the motorhome - easy to connect and disconnect with blue ox tow bars
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by: Kerry04/30/2022
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
The base plate arrived on time, with excellent instructions. I went slowly because my truck is only days old and still had it done in an evening.
by: Rich11/19/2020
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
This is our 2nd tow vehicle with the road master product all is well
Not hooked up but ready to go!
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by: Keith I08/17/2022
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
The installation of the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate kit on my 2018 F150 with tow hooks was so far the easiest part of the conversion to making the F150 towable. It only took a couple of hours to complete, a few metric sockets, pry bar, toque wrench, drill and 1/2-inch dill bit is all the tools I needed, along with a helping hand from my wife to remove and replace the bumper.
by: Don07/23/2022
Review from a similar EZ5 Base Plate in Base Plates
Instructions were great however the passenger side required that I spend some time widening some holes as they didn't line up. I read another buyer had the same issue. Thankfully I was able to make it work. I also have a block heater which apparently isn't supported but I made it work.
by: Rex07/27/2022
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Perfect directions. Everything included to install onto 2002 Jeep Liberty. Pretty straight forward for person with mechanical abilities. No cutting of any plastic on this front end in pic. Good stuff!
by: Michael06/02/2022
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Super easy with great instructions Took me a couple of hours
by: Richard04/13/2021
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2014 Honda CR-V - Excellent product that installs cleanly with almost no visual evidence it is there. The etrailer video is very helpful. I can almost guarantee some of those little plastic clips holding the entire front of the car together will be destroyed upon removal. I had purchased some spares from Amazon and was ready!
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- Is There Base Plate Kit for 2013 Ford Flex that Doesn't Require CrossbarRoadmaster does offer direct connect style base plate kits that fit your 2013 Ford Flex like the part # RM-524435-5 but the part # RM-524435-4 does require you use the crossbar. Either will work great with the Roadmaster Sterling part # RM-576 that you have without the included crossbar.
view full answer... - Difference Between Crossbar-Style and Direct-Connect Base Plates for 2013 Ford FlexThe only difference between a crossbar-style base plate and direct-connect style of base plate is the type of tow bar that is compatible. There are no vehicles that require a crossbar and what the description says of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524435-5 is that they "will only work with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into a trailer hitch ... These base plates will not work with tow bars that require a hitch ball." For your 2013 Ford Flex, you can use either the Direct-Connect...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2013 Ford Flex Behind Motor HomeYes, I can tell you what you need to tow your 2013 Ford Flex behind your Jayco Motor Home. I recommend Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # RM-524435-4. The Roadmaster base plate installs on the front lower frame of the Flex behind the bumper to provide an attachment point for the tow bars. I like the Roadmaster base plate because the installation requires less drilling then the other options for your vehicle. For the tow bar, I recommend Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain part # RM-522. The...
view full answer... - Wiring Kit For 2014 Ford Flex That Will Isolate Voltage From an RVThe best option for isolating the RV wiring from the wiring of your 2014 Ford Flex is to use a magnetic set of tow lights. I recommend using the Roadmaster Deluxe Magnetic Tow Lights # RM-2100. This wiring kit will keep the RV lighting completely separate from your 2014 Ford Flex wiring. If this is your primary concern this is the best option that we currently offer for the 2014 Ford Flex. another option we offer for a 2014 Ford Flex is Roadmaster Universal Tow Bar Wiring # RM-154 kit....
view full answer... - Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2015 Ford Flex With Sterling Model 555 Tow Bars Behind a MotorhomeTo use the Sterling 555 tow bars that you are getting with your 2015 Ford Flex you will need a Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-524435-4 and a Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly # 910021-00 unless you are getting the crossbar from the Jeep he used it with. For the electrical I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 as it will contain the wiring and diodes needed to control the tail lights on your Flex while it is in tow. A Battery...
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