Honda Element Toad Base Plate

[Chemosavvy]

I have a Roadmaster Blackhawk towing system and am looking for the proper base plate for my 2009 Honda Element. I have seen an XL 1541-3 and an MX 1541-5. Does anyone have any experience installing either one? If so, did you install it yourself or have it installed?

[2 Stroker]

Originally Posted by Chemosavvy

I have a Roadmaster Blackhawk towing system and am looking for the proper base plate for my 2009 Honda Element. I have seen an XL 1541-3 and an MX 1541-5. Does anyone have any experience installing either one? If so, did you install it yourself or have it installed?

I went with the XL and also ordered this for a cleaner setup and faster hook up plus my rock guard will also fit.
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...er/RM-655.html
2 stroker

[Bangorbob]

Originally Posted by Chemosavvy

I have a Roadmaster Blackhawk towing system and am looking for the proper base plate for my 2009 Honda Element. I have seen an XL 1541-3 and an MX 1541-5. Does anyone have any experience installing either one? If so, did you install it yourself or have it installed?

I installed the 1541-3 on my 2007 Element myself. Fairly straight forward. I sent U a personal email yesterday.

Bob

[walt2137]

Originally Posted by Chemosavvy

I have a Roadmaster Blackhawk towing system and am looking for the proper base plate for my 2009 Honda Element. I have seen an XL 1541-3 and an MX 1541-5. Does anyone have any experience installing either one? If so, did you install it yourself or have it installed?

Actually there are only two difference betwene the three brackets for the Element , on the 1541-5 it is the connecting arms, on the 1541-1 and 1541-3 it is step 12 in the instructions for the 1541-3 a difference in how to cut the opening for the arm inserts all bolts spacers and metal prices are the same.
There is a set of brackets for sale in the classified.