Is Drilling Required To Install The etrailer Invisible Baseplate # e44FV On A 2023 Jeep Wrangler

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Is there drilling for mounting this base plate e44FV to a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Freedom 4dr, it has a factory steel bumper. Thanks, Dave

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Expert Reply:

Hey Dave,

There should be no drilling required to install the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e44FV, but there is a small section where you'll need to cut a little notch out of the bumper in order for the baseplate to fit.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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