1Baseplate Kit 524458-5
Our baseplates allow you to attach a tow bar to your vehicle, adapting it for flat towing behind a motorhome.
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| Bracket with arms installed |
 Front View |
Entire View |
 Side View |
| Bracket with arms removed |
 Front View |
 Entire View |
 Side View |
| Tire Size: 225/50R17 | Bar-mounted height: 12" | ||
Note: Bar-mounted height may vary depending on submodel and/or tire size.
If you need replacement parts for this kit, download the installation instructions from the link above to identify the part number(s) needed. Most baseplate parts are not in stock; however, they are frequently available from production's inventory. Call us at 800-669-9690 to place an order.
Notes:
Install time: 4 hours
- Trimming of spoiler, air dam, bumper, grill or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.
- This is a direct-connect baseplate, to which any motorhome-mounted Roadmaster tow bar will attach. It neither uses nor will it accommodate Roadmaster's crossbar. As a result, there are no mounting points for Stowmaster tow bars, Guardians or Tow Defender part 4700. Tow Defender part #4750 will fit. In most cases, Roadmaster makes a crossbar version of this baseplate that will accommodate these products. Refer back to the fit guide to identify a crossbar version.
2Electrical Requirements
This category is for other useful information that we may know about this vehicle.
- Pull fuses? NO
- Disconnect battery: Yes, if using a braking system.
- Drains battery when towing? YES
- 12-Volt Outlet Kit required? N/A
- Color of brake light switch wire: OEM switch unusable. See Brake Light Switch section.
- Turn signal lighting is: combined
- Can use Universal Wiring Kit? No, this vehicle has variable voltage taillights. Use Smart Diode kit #153789.
- Can use a Bulb and Socket Kit? NO
Footnotes:
- This vehicle has the equivalent of full-time, "active" brakes. Use only InvisiBrake or BrakeMaster. If using InvisiBrake, start the brake pressure at 20 psi and adjust up if additional braking force is desired. If using BrakeMaster, you will also need Brake Pressure Reducer #900002. Only use braking systems whose braking force can be significantly reduced to prevent vehicle brake damage.
- Use Battery Disconnect #766 PDF on gas models or #767 PDF on diesels. IMPORTANT: Some vehicles may have more than one battery. One battery disconnect is required for each starting battery.
- Some models of this vehicle may have LED taillights. If this is the case, bulb and socket kit 155 cannot be used.
3Brake Light Switch Kit
If the brake lights do not work with the towed vehicle's ignition key turned to the "tow" position, you need a brake light switch kit to provide a signal to the supplemental braking system. Roadmaster manufactures both vehicle-specific and universal brake light switch kits.
KIT NECESSARY:
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Comments: This universal brake light switch fits all vehicles.
Comments: This is a custom-fit brake light switch kit for this vehicle.
4Fusemaster
If your vehicle drains the battery while towing, a FuseMaster can disconnect power to the fuses responsible for the drain.
FuseMaster Part(s):
- Not Applicable
5Seat Adapter
If you are installing a BrakeMaster supplemental braking system, you may need a seat adapter to mount it to your vehicle.
Note: The BrakeMaster mounting post is NOT included in the seat adapter kits.
SEAT ADAPTER (if applicable):
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Comments: Required. Fits Hybrid and Energy models.
What is a Direct-Connect Baseplate?
What is a Crossbar-Style Baseplate?