Blue Ox Base Plate Kit that Fits 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Upgraded Steel Bumper

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I am purchasing a 2021 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon with the upgraded steel bumper. I have the Avail towbar and want to know my options to add to my steel bumper so I can pull the jeep with my motorhome. Do I need a complete baseplate or are there adapter plates, etc?

asked by: Brett F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You can use the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1139 with the steel bumper of your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and your Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 and you'd be set.

For lighting the diode kit part # RM-15247 would be a really great option. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The BrakeBuddy Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Kit part #BB54FR comes with a the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part #HM39524. I have attached a wiring diagram of how this is setup with the Brake Buddy.

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Answer 2

I tried looking up what 6-pin connector you have to try and see why it was not working with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1139, but was not able to locate anything. Any 6-pin socket like what is included in the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire…

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Answer 3

I checked with Blue Ox about the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part #BX1139 for a 2020 Jeep Wrangler and there are no fit exclusions for Rubicon Recon models. Therefore, it will work great for you and pair well with a tow bar like the Blue Ox Alpha 2…

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Answer 4

I've found a solution for you! When disconnecting the negative side of the battery you loose power to everything in the vehicle which could include the braking system because all of his vehicle grounds are no longer grounded. With the charge line…

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Answer 5

Sounds like you've gotten some good use out of the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1126 for your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited! Jeep actually had a generation swap mid-year for 2018 models so your 2020 Wrangler Unlimited will use a different base plate…

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Answer 6

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 7

Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

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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

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

Hello John. The #C96JR tail light kit for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator will indeed work with a Brake Buddy brake System Such as part #HM39524. So, if you plan to use a portable brake system, that is definitely what I recommend, and you do not need to get…

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Answer 12

Hey Dave, The Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles #C96JR would not be intertwined or interfere with the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR. This wire harness is simply plugging into the motorhome and Gladiator tail lights to copy the light…

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