Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Vs. Direct-Connect Base Plate Kits for 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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What is the biggest difference between the Roadmaster base plates RM-521453-4 and # RM-521453-5 for my 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

asked by: Jessie

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The biggest difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is going to be the style of tow bar that you can use. The Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 will allow you to use a tow bar like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e44ZR. The Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 will allow you to use a tow bar like the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate # e84ZR ( you would also need # RM-910029 to attach the tow bar to the base plate kit). Personally I recommend the Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 because it is easier to use a tow bar with because the tow bar will simply insert into the arms of the base plates, as opposed to the more time-consuming crossbar. The crossbar doesn't actually add any benefit. The direct-connect is easier to use and provides a cleaner look.

A few things you would need to flat tow your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited other than the base plate kit, tow bar and safety cables (both tow bars mentioned above include the safety cables) would be tow bar wiring like the Demco 4-Diode Universal Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit # DM9523010-54 and supplemental braking system like the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

The main difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Baseplate #RM-524431-4 and the Roadmaster Direct Connect Baseplate #RM-524431-5 comes down to the ease of installation of the tow bars; typically vehicles that require some extra stability…

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Answer 2

There is a way to make your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Rubicon ready to be moved with the steering unlocked and the lights off. You need to follow a very specific procedure outlined in your owner's manual. There is a recreational towing…

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Answer 3

That's a good question and the only difference between the two Roadmaster base plate kits that fit your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited are the style of Roadmaster tow bar that connects to them. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit…

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Both the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates #RM-521453-5 and the Crossbar-Style Base Plates #RM-521453-4 will fit your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited perfectly (as long as you have the factory plastic or steel bumper). The difference between the two…

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Answer 5

If you are going to flat tow with a Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar, you will need to use accessories that are compatible. The base plate I recommend is the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, part #RM-521453-4. With this…

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Answer 6

The Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plates #RM-521453-4 are going to install in the area that the skid plate is located, not on top of the bumper or in front of it, which is where I'm assuming most of winches are going to be mounted. If you've…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can install a winch on your 2022 Jeep Wrangler bumper if you have a base plate. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM-521453-4. The base plate mounts to the frame a winch will mount to a plate that is on a bumper or…

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Answer 8

In general winch mounts and base plate kits can't be used together unless the vehicle can have a winch mounted in the bumper which is possible for a Wrangler like your 2021 model. So if you go with an off-road bumper that has a winch mount setup…

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Answer 9

The Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard #RM-4000 is compatible with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-4. The rock guard will still attach to the base plate kit. I have included a picture of the rock guard installed on the Roadmaster…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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