Do Base Plates for 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Factory Steel Bumper Alter Skid Plate?

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Do any of your base plate kits available not require skid plate alteration for the factory steel bumper on my 2021 Jeep wrangler unlimited?

asked by: George

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Expert Reply:

Each of the base plates that fit your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (with factory steel bumper) do require the altering or even replacement of the skid plate (also sometimes called a rock guard). The base plate kit I recommend because it will allow the skid plate to be trimmed but not outright replaced is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5. I went ahead and linked a video to a 2020 Wrangler model to give you perspective.

In addition to the base plate kit, you will need some additional components to flat tow your vehicle. Here is the recommended setup:

- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar with LED Lights # RM-676
- Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154
- Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
Item # SM99251 or Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243 (If your motorhome has air brakes)

With this setup, you will be able to safely and securely flat-tow your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited on your motorhome.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

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 2

Since the Roadmaster base plate kit you have is a direct connect base plate #RM-521453-5 the correct rock guard is the part #RM-4750.

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Answer 3

I do have an installation video of base plates being install on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited which I have attached for you. However, we have not yet had the opportunity to install the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM-521453-5 on a…

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Answer 4

The wire of the Roadmaster battery charge line kit part #RM-156-25 that you referenced was designed to wire to the 12 volt accessory circuit of the trailer wiring. So yes, the pin in the 1:00 position. On a 6-way the center pin is the charge line so…

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Answer 5

In regards to the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles part #RM-156-25, the included circuit breaker does not need to be mounted to a metal surface. The installation instructions are as follows, "Find a suitable mounting…

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Answer 6

First you will need the Roadmaster Base Plate #RM-521453-5 for your 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. This will fit with either the plastic or steel factory bumpers. Do note that you may need a High-Low Adapter like the 4" Adapter #RM-048-4 to…

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Answer 7

I'm going to assume that you had meant 2020 Jeep Wrangler to a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. #RM-521453-5 is a Roadmaster Base Plate to use as an example. Yes the baseplates are the same for both years assuming that they have the same front bumper setup.…

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Answer 8

There should not be any issue at all regarding adding a second nut when installing the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5. Regarding the torque values, from what I can see the 1/2" are torqued to 57 ft/lb and you are saying…

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Answer 9

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 10

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM-521453-5 is a great option for a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. It can then be used with any Roadmaster motorhome mounted tow bar and not require the use of the crossbar. I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon…

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Answer 11

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 12

For your 2018 Jeep Wrangler Willy's model the important factor is going to be what type of bumper you have. If your Wrangler is a JK with a standard factory bumper then you'll need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521448-5. If…

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