Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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• Replacement Arms To Convert Crossbar Baseplate To Direct Connect On a 2000 Jeep Wrangler
  You will need a new set of baseplate arms for your 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The Roadmaster Replacement Arms # RM-ARMS includes a form found under the installation details(I have also linked this below) that will need to be filled out for the correct replacement arms. You will need to order arms for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-5 which has the direct connect style arms versus your current crossbar style arms. These new arms will allow you to easily connect to your...
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• Blue Ox Base Plate Kit that Fits 2005 Jeep Wrangler
  Blue Ox makes a base plate kit that fits your 2005 Jeep Wrangler with a standard bumper with the part # BX1120 which will work great with your Blue Ox tow bar. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed...
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• Recommended Parts For Flat-Towing 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  The base plates you can install on your Jeep depend on the bumper style you have. If you have a U-channel bumper the base plates that will work are part # 1417-1. If you have an off-road bumper with the 1-inch D-Ring bumper mounts then the base plates for your Jeep are part # RM-035-1, and if you have the off-road bumper with 3/4-inch D-ring bumper mounts the base plates you can use are part # RM-035. If you have a double tube bumper I recommend the part # RM-521424-5 EZ5 base plates. For...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Jeep Wrangler
  As long as the bumper on your 2006 Jeep Wrangler is rated for towing your vehicle you could use the # C19748 which comes with hardware to mount to it. With this kit you want to use the Curt tow bar # C19745. A frame mounted base plate kit would be a better option that we know will work though. For that the Roadmaster EZ4 kit part # RM-521424-4 would be a great option. And then for a tow bar the part # RM-520 plus the safety cables part # RM-643. For lighting you can use the diode kit,...
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• 1997 Jeep Wrangler Flat Towing Parts Recommendation
  First you will need to start with a base plate kit. For that the part # RM-521424-4 is a confirmed fit for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler and the bumper style in the picture you attached. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For...
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• Is The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Compatible With A Double Tube Bumper On A 1999 Jeep TJ?
  Good news is yes, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-4 that you mention will work with just fine with your double-tube bumper, as well as your 1999 Jeep TJ. With that being said, in order to use the: -Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522, you are also going to need to use the: -Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars # 910021-00. Additionally, if you're interested in a complete flat tow setup,...
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• Will the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit work with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar
  Yes, the Roadmaster EZ4 base plate kit # RM-521424-4 is compatible with the Blue Ox tow bar # BX7380 (safety cables included) as long as you use Roadmaster base plate to Blue Ox tow bar adapter # RM-032 and Roadmaster tow bar quick disconnect kit # RM-201. The quick disconnect kit will make it much easier to attach and remove your tow bar. Also, it makes it so you can easily remove the base plate arms when not in use. I included a couple installation videos for you as well.
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• Does Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit For 2001 Jeep Wrangler Work With Any Tow Bar
  So the answer is yes, your 2001 Jeep Wrangler will definitely be able to use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-4. The issue is simply the exact tow bar you have, which you didn't mention; the tow bar is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars, and the majority of them have the ability to attach to crossbar-style base plates. The only thing you may need, if you have one that only uses the direct connect, like the Roadmaster Nighthawk # RM-676, is a crossbar assembly,...
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• Baseplate or Adapter Compatibility with Warn Bumper on 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  If you don't have the Warn Elite then you would need to confirm with the manufacturer that the bumper is rated for flat towing versus just trusting forums. If it is rated by the manufacturer for flat towing then you can use the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick # RM-035-1 or # RM-035 for the 3/4 inch thick. If your Warn bumper is the Warn Elite, then you can use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 1439-3.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Behind a Motor Home
  There are several items you will need to flat tow your 2006 Jeep Wrangler behind a motor home. First, you will need base plates. The base plates provide the proper attachment point for a tow bar. For your Jeep you can use base plates # RM-521424-4. You can use the Tracker tow bar you referenced, # RM-020, but you will need to add quick disconnects # RM-201 so that the tow bar and base plate arms are easily removable. You will also need safety cables, # RM-643, which have the same function...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Behind an RV
  There are 5 basic components needed to flat tow your 2006 Jeep Wrangler behind your RV and current pricing will be on each of the product pages: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. The base plates mount to the front of the vehicle and provide the proper attachment points for the tow bar. You can use base plates # RM-521424-4 for a Jeep with factory double tube bumper. For a compatible tow bar the Falcon All Terrain tow bar # RM-522 is a fantastic option....
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• What Do I Need To Flat Tow A 2004 Jeep Wrangler Behind A Motor Home
  I am happy to help you find the parts to flat tow your 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521424-5 is a better option for a base plate compared to the Roadmaster # RM-521424-4 that you referenced because the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit doesn't require you to leave the crossbar of your tow bar on the base plate to use the quick disconnect like the slightly older version. The Direct-Connect is a bit easier to use. I attached a video that...
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• What Is Difference In Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, And # 1424-1, For 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  For your 2002 Jeep Wrangler the difference in the base plates is different application for what type of bumper you will have on your vehicle. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, will fit a 1999 to 2002 Jeep Wrangler single tube bumper or a U-channel bumper. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # RM-521424-4, will fit a 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler double tube bumper and fits the Unlimited and the Rubicon. It will not work on Jeeps with front leaf springs. The visible portions of...
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• Tow Bar and Accessories for Flat Towing a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Behind Motorhome
  You can use a tow bar like the Tow Ready # 63180 to tow your 2004 Wrangler, but keep in mind, the tow bar is NOT rated for speeds above 45 mph, so I'd recommend a different setup. In order to run at highway speeds, I recommend using a tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520 and base plate kit # RM-521424-4 which is compatible with OEM double tube bumpers. You will also need a set of safety cables like # RM-643. The Wrangler will also need to be wired for towing. There...
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• What Gear Should The Transmission Of A 2005 Jeep Wrangler Be Placed While Flat Towing
  There isn't a specific gear listed by Jeep to place your 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport manual transmission in while flat towing it. Most Jeep owners prefer either 2nd or 3rd gear so it's really just up to your personal preference. The point of this is to keep the transmission components lubed while flat towing your vehicle.
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• Available Roadmaster Base Plates for 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  We have three Roadmaster base plate fits for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ with the u-channel bumper that appear on the linked page. These items are the fixed-install Classic # 1417-1, and the kits with removable arms, EZ5 # RM-521424-5 and the EZ4 kit # RM-521424-4. These different base plate kits are suited to difference versions of the vehicle, as noted. The base plate kits also vary in their tow bar compatibility. There is no tow bar model 5000 but the Roadmaster Tracker tow bar # RM-020...
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• Base Plate Recommendation for 2000 Jeep Wrangler for Stowmaster Tow Bar
  For your 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521424-4 is a confirmed fit and would work well with your Stowmaster 5000 # RM-501.
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• Is an Adapter Available for a Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar to Blue Ox Base Plate on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler
  Unfortunately, there is not an adapter available that will allow you to use the Stowmaster 5000 tow bar with a set of Blue Ox base plates. This means that you also would not be able to use the Roadmaster Guardian 2nd Vehicle Kit, # RM-4000-1, that you referenced. You have two options. First, if you want stay with your Stowmaster tow bar you could go with a set of Roadmaster base plates on your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. You would need part # RM-521424-4 if your Jeep has a double tube bumper....
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• Can a Jeep Wrangler be Flat Towed by the Front Bumper
  I have a solution for you, however, I would not recommend mounting a tow bar directly to a bumper on a Jeep, whether it is OEM or an aftermarket bumper. Jeep does not recommend towing the Wrangler with the OEM bumper because it was not designed to pull the weight of the vehicle. Also, mounting a tow bar to a bumper would require drilling. I spoke with my contact at Pavement Ends and she said drilling into this bumper would void the warranty and they do not recommend using it to tow the...
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• How to Connect a Blue Ox Rangefinder II Tow Bar to a 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  The Roadmaster Blue Ox Rangefinder II to Roadmaster Bracket, # RM-037, can connect your Blue Ox Rangefinder tow bar to your 2002 Jeep Wrangler, if you already have certain Roadmaster base plates installed. The # RM-037 adapter is compatible with most Roadmaster base plates, except the Roadmaster EX5, MX, or MS series base plate brackets. If you do not have a set of Roadmaster base plates, then I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit, # RM-521424-4, if you have the U-channel bumper...
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• Base Plate Recommendations for 2001 Jeep TJ
  For your 2001 Jeep Sport with double tube bumper, you will want to use the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-4. This product features removable arms that can be easily removed via 2 pins. The installation is easy and requires no welding and instructions and mounting hardware is included. In addition to the base plate, you will need a tow bar, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system to tow your Jeep if you do not have these components already. The tow...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2003 Jeep Wrangler behind Motorhome
  To flat tow your 2003 Jeep Wrangler will require you to install a base plate kit so that you can use a tow bar. Trying to flat tow from the bumper isn't a great way to accomplish flat towing as most bumpers aren't rated for flat towing. Since most likely you have a stock bumper (u-channel or double tube) you'd want the base plate kit part # RM-521424-4 which is confirmed as a fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental...
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• What Parts are Necessary to Flat tow a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
  There are going to be quite a few components necessary to flat tow your 2004 Jeep Wrangler, starting with the base plate kit. You will need to know the type of bumper you have in order to find the kit that will work for you. If your '04 Wrangler has a double tube bumper or u-channel bumper you would want Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-4, though this will not fit models with front leaf springs. Should your Wrangler have an off-road bumper with 1" D-Ring bumper mounts you would...
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• Recommended Light Kit And Towing Components To Tow 2006 Jeep Wrangler Behind RV
  A pretty simple "plug and play" option light kit for towing your 2006 Jeep Wrangler behind your RV is the Hopkins Customer Tail Light Kit Item # HM56202. This wires your Jeep Wrangler with signal lights for braking, turning, and general tail lights required for flat towing by your RV. No cutting or splicing required and connection points are located behind your vehicle's tail lights. Other items you might need for towing your 2006 Jeep Wrangler are a tow bar, a vehicle specific base...
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