Base Plate Fit for 2012 Jeep Wrangler with Rugged Ridge Aftermarket Bumper with a Winch Mount

Question:

Im interested in buying a blue Ox tow bar for my 2008 Fleetwood motor coach. Im towing a 2012 4 door Jeep Wrangler with an aftermarket front bumper rugged ridge with a winch, what type of base plates would be required?

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

Base plate fits for your 2012 Jeep Wrangler vary based on the bumper you have installed. We do offer base plates that will work with Mopar and Warn Elite bumpers, as well as on Jeeps that do not have aftermarket bumpers, winches, and guards, but we do not have a confirmed base plate fit for a Rugged Ridge aftermarket bumper with a winch mount.

For reference, at right you will find a link to all base plates for the 2012 Wrangler as well as to an article that covers the essentials of flat-towing. This article includes information on each required component for safe and legal flat-towing, which include a tow bar, safety cables, lighting solution, base plates and supplementary braking system.

I suggest you contact the bumper manufacturer to find out if the particular product you have is compatible with base plates. They may be able to offer you a proprietary solution intended for use with their bumper and winch mount.

expert reply by: Adam R