I've had both. The Blue Ox baseplate on my '02 Miata had a crossbar built in that was hidden behind the grill. There wasn't a Blue Ox available for my '11 Miata, so it has a Roadmaster. I think the welded crossbar is an inherently stonger design.
If you ever pass through Pender, NE, you can tour the Blue Ox plant. They offered to take my 5 year old tow bars into their shop and overhaul them at no charge to me! Great service!
PS. I have a Blue Ox baseplate for a pre-2003 Miata, make me an offer!
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