Install of Roadmaster RM-521453-5 Tow Bar Base Plates on 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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How are the Roadmaster RM-521453-5 base plates installed on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

asked by: Paul B

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If a picture speaks a 1000 words how many does a video? If you use the links I provided, you can see both the installation instructions and a video showing the # RM-521453-5 being installed on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

In summary, to install the base plates you'd need to remove the skid plate then the bumper (don't forget to unplug the driving lights). Then, remove the frame stiffeners (which won't be reinstalled). You'd then remove two bolts on each side that attach the lower rock guard to the frame. Next, you'll enlarge the holes above and below the bolts removed for the frame stiffeners to 1/2 inch. At this point, the base plates are installed using the provided hardware which is torqued according to the instructions, then the bumper and rock guard is reinstalled.

The video also mentions our recommended Roadmaster # RM-676 Nighthawk Tow Bar, the # RM-154 diode Wiring and the Demco # SM99243 Braking System, which is a great solution if your motorhome has air brakes, If not, use the Demco # SM99251.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The reason the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited does not use a crossbar for the tow bar is due to the design of the removable arms that connect directly to the tow bar instead of requiring a…

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Answer 2

Yes, you will have to trim the plastic rock guard to install the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM-521453-5 on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The baseplate kit will not fit unless the rock guard has been trimmed. You…

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Answer 3

For your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM-521453-5 due to the crossbar not adding any additional strength, and it will fit your Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar #RM-576.…

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Answer 4

This is a good question. So it really comes down to preference between the Roadmaster base plate kits that have the crossbar and the ones that do not. The kits like you have #RM-521453-5 without the crossbar are actually reinforced more at the welds…

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Answer 8

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 9

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