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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: RM-521453-4
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$525.00
Tow Bar Base Plate
Confirmed to Fit
2020 Jeep Gladiator

Rubicon with factory plastic bumper

Rubicon with factory steel bumper

with factory plastic bumper - excluding Rubicon and Mojave

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2020 Jeep Gladiator - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Highlights

  • Virtually Invisible Design: Crossbar-style brackets hide within the grille, disclosing only drawbars.
  • Twist Lock Attachment: Innovative pull rings unlock drawbars for quick twist-and-remove.
  • Durable Construction: Computer-cut all-steel with black powder coat for exceptional strength.
  • Custom Fit Precision: No welding required. Perfect fit with integrated mounting points.
  • Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured with a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring reliability.
  • Enhanced Aesthetics: Sleek bracket design maintains vehicle's clean look without visible hardware.

Features to know about

Seamless Aesthetic Upgrade: Virtually Invisible Bracket Design

Say goodbye to unsightly hardware on your Jeep with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit. These crossbar-style brackets feature a hidden design, ensuring a clean, sophisticated look. Once the drawbars are removed, the brackets become nearly invisible, maintaining the sleek aesthetics of your grille and protecting it from scratches and scuffs. Perfect for those who value both function and form without compromising on style.

Effortless Arm Removal: Twist Lock Attachment

Ever found yourself wrestling with tow bar arms during removal? With the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, that’s a problem of the past. The twist lock attachment allows you to swiftly unlock and remove arms using built-in pull rings. A simple twist lets you secure or detach the arms quickly and easily, saving time and reducing hassle every time you prepare your vehicle for towing.

Rugged Reliability: All-Steel Construction and Durable Finish

For enthusiasts who demand the best, the Roadmaster kit delivers exceptional reliability with its computer-cut, all-steel construction. This ensures maximum strength and durability, giving you confidence in your towing setup. The black powder coat finish not only looks great but also provides superb corrosion resistance, making it a reliable companion in various weather conditions and terrains.

Custom-Fitted Perfection: Easy, No-Welding Installation

Worried about a complicated installation process? No welding is required when installing these custom base plates, which means quick and simple setup tailored to fit your specific vehicle. You spend less time in your garage and more time enjoying the road, thanks to a design crafted for straightforward installation every time.

Enhance Functionality: Integrated Mounting Points

Looking to integrate more towing accessories? Enjoy the convenience of built-in mounting points that make it easy to attach an electrical connector plug or bracket. This thoughtful design detail enhances the functionality of your towing setup, ensuring you have all the options you need for a complete, hassle-free towing experience.

Enduring Protection and Support: Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty

This kit isn’t just built to last; it’s backed by a limited lifetime warranty, offering long-term protection and peace of mind. Made in the USA, Roadmaster’s commitment to quality craftsmanship assures a dependable towing setup for years of adventure ahead.

521453-4 Road Master EZ4 Base Plate Kit

Installation Details RM-521453-4 Installation instructions

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Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets are virtually invisible, easy to mount and simple to remove. Brackets install on your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar.

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    I have a great base plate solution for you. Since you say that your Blue Ox tow bar has a 5k capacity, I believe you are referring to either the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball # BX7322 or the Blue Ox Acclaim # BX4330. Unfortunately, we do not currently carry an etrailer baseplate that can be used with either of these models. However, we have a great Roadmaster base plate and adapter that will allow you to use your tow bars on your 2022 Jeep Wrangler. For that setup, I...
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    The difference between the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 and Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 is how tow bars attach. As the name suggests, you will connect your tow bar straight to the direct-connect base plates while the crossbar style will require you use your tow bar's crossbar or quick-disconnect. This makes the direct-connect the easiest base plate to connect to and disconnect from. Because of that, for your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited...
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  • Availability Of Base Plate For Flat Towing A 2024 Honda Civic
    Hello Werner, thanks for reaching out. I am sorry to say that we do not offer a base plate for the 2024 Honda Civic. According to the online owners manual, the 2024 Civic is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome as this can damage the transmission. So, this is likely why a base plate is not made for this car. The only way to safely tow this vehicle is on a flatbed car trailer with all 4 wheels off the ground.
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  • Base Plate Options For A 2022 Jeep Gladiator With A Barricade Alloy Bumper
    Hello David. Based on what I can see online the Barricade Alloy Bumper has welded D-rings. Provided this bumper is tow rated, I suggest using the Roadmaster D-ring adapters # RM-035 for 3/4" thick D-Rings or # RM-035-1 for 1" and use a Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-522. I do suggest that you contact the manufacturer of this bumper and verify that it is rated for flat towing. If the bumper is not tow rated, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77VR...
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    Do you have a front picture of your Wrangler that I can check out and see if we have a solution?
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  • Which Base Plate Adapter for Blue Ox Tow Bar and Roadmaster or Demco Baseplates on 2021 Jeep JLU
    In order to make Roadmaster or Demco base plates like the # RM-521453-4, # RM-521453-5 or # DM9519336 work with a Blue Ox tow bar you will need adapters that depend on the specific tow bar and base plate combination. The # RM-521453-4 can use either # RM-032 or # BX88178 to make it compatible with most Blue Ox tow bars. The # RM-521453-5 uses the # BX88185 to make it compatible with the same Blue Ox tow bars. The # DM9519336 is a tabless baseplate, so you'll want to use the # DM9523127...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with Plastic Front Bumper
    We have just what you need! The correct base plate kit you need for your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the plastic bumper is the part # RM-521453-4. This will work great with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 part # RM-520 and Tow Defender part # RM-4750 as well. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into...
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  • Is Direct Connect Roadmaster Base Plate as Strong as Crossbar Base Plate for 2020 Jeep Wrangler
    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 and have thicker brackets to compensate for the lack of support from the crossbar like # RM-521453-4. Having hooked up both styles I really prefer the kit you have as the connection is just much easier and there's one less thing to keep track...
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    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 models focuses on how they actually attach to the tow bar. The Direct-Connect Base Plates, which is what I recommend, can attach directly to the tow bar arms without the need for a separate crossbar component that can be a bit of a pain...
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    The difference between the EZ 4 # RM-521453-4 and the EZ5 # RM-521453-5 base plate kits is that the EZ 5 is a direct connect with no crossbar and the EZ 4 doesn't use a crossbar. Essentially, you'd want to match the base plates to the tow bar you're using. This involves how the tow bar attaches to the base plates. The Falcon 2 # RM-520 tow bar uses a crossbar, therefore you'd want to use the EZ 4 base plate. For a tow bar such as the # RM-677 Roadmaster Nighthawk that doesn't use a crossbar,...
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  • Roadmaster Base Plate Kit that Fits 2021 Jeep Gladiator
    Hey Jerry, yes the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521453-4 is correct fit for your 2021 Jeep Gladiator. Do you have the rest of your flat towing setup already?
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    You need five basic components to safely flat tow any vehicle, base plates, tow bar, safety cables, indicator lights wiring solution and supplemental braking. For your 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, I recommend: - Base Plate, Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM77VR. - Tow Bar, The Non-Binding Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-676 that includes the needed safety cables. - Wiring for Indicator Lights, Select the Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes, # RM47ZR if...
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  • Can I Use the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plates with Winch Attached to my 2020 Jeep Wrangler JLU
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  • Base Plate Kit to Tow 2020 Jeep Gladiator with Roadmaster Falcon for Blue Ox Base Plate Kits
    In the picture you sent in the end of the tow bar has the triple lug setup of a Blue Ox tow bar. This would indicate that the tow bar you have is the Falcon for Blue Ox base plate kits part # RM-525 which means the base plate you should have ordered was the Blue Ox part # BX1142 for your 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
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  • Baseplate Torque Specs For Item # RM-521453-4 On A 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
    If the base plate Item # RM-521453-4 did not come with thread locker then we recommend using red loctite Item # LT37420. The instructions will tell you what thread locker to use. I have found the if it is not in the kit it will be red. As far as the torque specs, I am an installer and we go by the manufacturers recommendations on the instruction sheet. The specific bolts you are speaking about do not have torque specifications listed. It is advised by Roadmaster to tighten the bolts down...
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  • Are Direct Connect Plates Strong Enough To Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
    The reason the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited does not use a crossbar for the tow bar is due to the design of the removable arms that connect directly to the tow bar instead of requiring a tow bar. There is not a hidden cross bar on the base plate. You are correct that the crossbar adds strength to the system, but on Jeeps like yours direct connect base plates are plenty strong and are the most common option due to them allowing...
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  • Difference Between Direct-Connect and Crossbar-Style Base Plates for 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
    You are right that both the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 and Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 are confirmed to fit your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The difference between the two models is simply how they are designed to attach to a tow bar. The Direct-Connect Base Plates can connect directly to the arms of a compatible Roadmaster tow bar, without the use of a crossbar like what comes with the Falcon 2 # RM-520 or directly to a model that doesn't...
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  • Are Roadmaster and Demco Base Plate Arms Interchangeable on 2020 Jeep Gladiator
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    The biggest difference between the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is going to be the style of tow bar that you can use. The Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-4 will allow you to use a tow bar like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e44ZR. The Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 will allow you to use a tow...
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  • Does Steering Wheel of 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL Need to Be Unlocked When Flat Towing
    The 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL does not have a steering wheel lock. In 2008 Jeep did away with that function so if your plan is to flat tow your JL you do not need to worry about the steering wheel being locked. There are very specific instructions in your owners manual about flat towing though that you need to follow. The Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521453-4 is the correct kit for your JL though. I attached an install video for more info on the kit as well.
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  • Can EZ-Hook Safety Cables Be Used With A Direct Connect Base Plate?
    Hey Chad, so unfortunately there is not a way to use the EZ hook safety cables with a Direct-Connect base plate like the # RM-521453-5. The EZ hook safety cables are only compatible with the EZ Hook Safety Cable Anchors # RM-910653, and these anchors are only compatible with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style base plate. We do have the Crossbar Style baseplate available for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe with part # RM-521453-4. If you decide to go this route, you will need the Replacement Roadmaster...
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    For your 2023 Jeep Wrangler and Roadmaster Stowmaster part # RM-501 the correct base plate kit would be the Crossbar kit part # RM-521453-4. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough...
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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S With Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar
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