RoadMaster Base Plate for CRV, -1 or -4
I see 3 RoadMaster base plates for the 2012 – 2014 CRV; 521567-1, -4, and -5. I’ll be using an older Falcon 5250 tow bar. I emailed both Roadmaster and Etrailer.com; both responded saying I need the...
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Back on topic (thank you j-d). Per the Roadmasterinc.com site, the -1 is an EZ2 series and the -4 is an EZ4. The EZ4 description says:
"A spring-loaded locking system allows the brackets to be recessed even farther than earlier models. Both locks 'click' as each of the front arms are rotated into position; pull a ring and twist the front arms 90 degrees to remove them.
I've also received a follow up email from the Roadmaster customer service guy saying:
"I would go with the 521567-4, it is the newer and better kit. The -1 does not have the spring loaded retainer pins like the newer -4 that holds the removable arms."
Looks like the -4 is the way to go. Thanks,
"A spring-loaded locking system allows the brackets to be recessed even farther than earlier models. Both locks 'click' as each of the front arms are rotated into position; pull a ring and twist the front arms 90 degrees to remove them.
I've also received a follow up email from the Roadmaster customer service guy saying:
"I would go with the 521567-4, it is the newer and better kit. The -1 does not have the spring loaded retainer pins like the newer -4 that holds the removable arms."
Looks like the -4 is the way to go. Thanks,
