Recommended Roadmaster Base Plate Kit for a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon w/ the Factory Steel Bumper

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Good morning. I have a 2022 jeep gladiator Rubicon with the steel bumperwith winch. I have an existing roadmaster sterling tow bar that i would like to use with this Jeep, and need the correct base plates. Are these the correct ones? Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521453-5 I believe its the same connection type. Much appreciated.

asked by: Richard B

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Good morning! Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-521453-5 is compatible with the Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar item # RM-576. Both of these systems are direct connect and make hooking up your Jeep to your RV pretty easy.

The Roadmaster item # RM-521453-5 base plate kit is custom fit for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with a steel bumper. I have linked an installation video below that shows how this base plate kit is installed.

I have listed some other parts you will need to flat tow your Jeep Gladiator below along with any installation videos we may have:

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item # BLU37TR

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM24VR for your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a factory steel bumper is confirmed to work with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K #RM-676 you were…

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Answer 2

I'll start off by addressing the installation, and a lot of this depends on your mechanical ability. I would say that as long as you're comfortable turning a wrench, the installation of a winch mount like the Bulldog Winch Mounting Plate…

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Answer 3

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 4

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part #RM-521453-5 which is a fit for a 2020 Jeep Gladiator installs in place of the tow hooks. I have attached a photo for you of this as well as an install video to give you a better idea of how it…

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Answer 5

Since you still have the factory steel bumper on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL the Roadmaster base plate kit you'll need is the part #RM-521453-5 which will work great with your Roadmaster Sterling tow bar part #RM-576.

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Answer 6

Whenever available I recommend people go with the Direct Connect Roadmaster base plate kits like the part #RM-521453-5 over the crossbar style #RM-521453-4 that fits your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as they overall are easier to use and require less…

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Answer 7

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 8

The absolute best base plate kit for your 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5 because it not only looks great (see attached photo), but it's also really easy to use once installed. This kit is…

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Answer 9

There is not a particular winch designated to work with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5 on your 2019 Rubicon JLU with factory steel bumper. That being said, a winch that mounts on the top side of your bumper is probably the…

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Answer 10

Unfortunately, all of our Roadmaster base plates that are compatible with your 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon (factory steel bumper) require you to remove the winch before installation. Once the components of the winch are removed, you can use a…

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Answer 11

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM24VR will install just fine without the winch mount on your 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. With that being said, sometimes mounting locations are the same between base plate kits and other…

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Answer 12

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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