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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: 1444-1
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The crossbar-style hidden brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide attachment points for your tow bar. The visible portions of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number 1444-1 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 1444-1

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Provides solid frame-mounted connection points for safe RV towing.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Removable drawbars leave brackets virtually invisible for a clean look.
  • Built to Last: Computer-cut, all-steel construction with black powder coat resists corrosion and wear.
  • Easy to Use: Drawbars secure with 2 hitch pins and release quickly for simple setup or removal.
  • Simple Installation: Bolts on with included hardware—no welding required for a custom fit.
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Features to know about

Made for a Clean Front End: Hidden Brackets with Removable Drawbars

If you want a clean look when you’re not towing, this setup keeps things tidy. The crossbar-style hidden brackets mount to the frame, and the square drawbars come out easily using two hitch pins. Once the drawbars are removed, the brackets are virtually invisible—tucked within the grille where they stay protected from scrapes and scuffs. It’s a low-profile design that keeps your front end looking stock when you’re parked or driving around town.

Tough Enough for the Long Haul: All-Steel, Computer-Cut Construction

Built from all-steel and precision-cut by computer, this base plate kit is made to handle years of towing. The black powder coat finish resists corrosion and road wear, keeping it solid through changing weather and long trips. The sturdy build spreads towing forces evenly to the frame for dependable performance mile after mile.

Simple Bolt-On Setup: No Welding Required

You don’t need a welder or special tools for this install. The custom brackets are designed for a perfect fit and bolt directly to existing frame points. It comes with instructions and mounting hardware, so you can get it on with standard tools in your own garage. Once it’s torqued down, you’re ready to connect and go.

Hook Up with Confidence: Compatible with Roadmaster Tow Bars

This kit works with Roadmaster tow bars when used with the quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00, sold separately). The connection system uses hitch pins for a solid lock that’s easy to remove when it’s time to unhook. It’s straightforward, secure, and ready for your next tow setup without extra hassle.

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Features

  • Bracket Design: Hidden bracket design - drawbars are easily removable via 2 pins
  • Aesthetic: Improved aesthetics compared with standard brackets
  • Construction: Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Finish: Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Installation: Simple installation - no welding required
  • Fit: Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • Compatibility: Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Included: Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Country of Origin: Made in the USA
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Design Details

  • Drawbar Type: Square drawbars (front arms) are simple to mount and remove, securing with hitch pins
  • Visibility: Once drawbars are removed, remaining brackets are virtually invisible
  • Mounting Location: Brackets typically mounted within the grille for protection from scrapes and scuffs

Product Facets

  • Facet 4: Removable Draw Bars
  • Facet 5: Hitch Pin Attachment
  • Facet 8: Partially Hidden

1444-1 Road Master XL Base Plate Kit

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These components are heavy duty. I have pulled my Jeep many thousands of miles over many road conditions. I am currently planning a coast to coast rv trip and will be towing my Jeep.
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Raymond

2/23/2022

We pulled our Jeep for three months though 26 states from California.

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Raymond

2/23/2022

Product arrived quickly packaged well and order was complete. Components are strong and durable. Towed Jeep over 11,000 miles since purchase without any problems.

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2017 Jeep Wrangler
Perfect product. Bought base plates for 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to use with my Stowmaster 5000. Easy installation if your mechanically inclined at all, bolts right into factory holes with no modification needed. Just bought another set for my 1999 Tahoe.
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Trevor was very supportive and very helpful. Thank you so much for your help with getting the right tow bar for my jeep. Trevor excellent job I will refer people to etrailer for sure.
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Great service and FAST delivery.... Recieved all parts ordered in just 4 1/2 days....Awsome Co.. Would definately use them again....
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2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
10 min installion works grate
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Installation was a bit trying. Ended up looking very clean and almost invisible.
Using the tow bar worked super easy and our motorhome hardly noticed the Mini Cooper back there.
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Claire H.

7/6/2026

It really is invisible! It took me a second to even find the base plates in your photo!

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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Bolted right up. Installation should be done with bumper on, as you can't fit the ends through the louvers without some convincing. Works great so far. Was able to use a Stowmaster 5000 with it.
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Kate F.

5/14/2026

Thanks for the review and for sharing your installation experience Christian. Your tip about leaving the bumper on during install is really helpful, especially since fitting the ends through the louvers can take a little extra maneuvering. It’s also great to hear the setup works well with your Stowmaster 5000. The install looks great, and we appreciate you sharing the picture! Where did you go for the first trip?

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Christian

5/20/2026

@KateF Hudson Parcher County park in Rainier, OR
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Kate F.

5/21/2026

@Christian I just looked it up, looks like quite the magical place! Thanks for sharing =)
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Came quickly and is very high quality. Great directions/video from road master makes the installation step by step easy to follow.
Skill level is probably at the intermediate level depending on experience.
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Robert

1/7/2026

Everything related to my Mini towing system is working great after a year of use.i do wish I had bought a cover for the tow bar though. Keeping it clean would be easier with the cover. Great products and service from etrailet

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The #118-3 is a perfect fit on my 1995 Geo Tracker. When you pull off the removable arms you would never know they are there. The Quality is very good easy to put on all you have to do is drill 4 holes the tube on the base plate fits into the tube on the frame of the tracker and with the 2 bolts it is a solid fit. I was worried about the plate nut getting it inside of the frame but it went in easy when you put it over the frame tube and use a thin piece of metal to slide it in place. I’m very happy with it. I probably could of got it on without taking my bumper off but with only 4 bolts holding my bumper on it made it easier
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Robin

11/25/2025

Working great these are durable tow bars Have no problems with them easy to hook up and tows vehicle without no problems .

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2007 honda Element
Awesome delivery speed, and a well made base plate for my 2007 Element. Installation was a breeze (thanks to my son’s heated shop) and I had to do no cutting to make this fit. I had a Stowmaster tow bar that came with my RV and etrailer was able to steer me to the correct missing parts to make this a really affordable installation. Now to get out of this snow!
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2004 Subaru Impreza
We towed our 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 3000 miles last year, this is an ideal setup, discreet when not in use, solid, and easy to get on/off. Very please with the support I received from Roadmaster as one of the bolt was missing, was sent super quickly.
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Replaced same part that was damaged in a crash. I had used my original one for close to ten years without issue. Fast shipping from etrailer.
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James

7/3/2026

New system working fine. As with previous system it requires towed vehicle to be nearly perfectly aligned straight behind motorhome to disconnect without considerable tension.

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The Base plate kit is well made and came with all the necessary hardware.Installation is relatively straight forward. I did have to enlarge two of the holes that didn't quite line up. But overall I'd recommend it.
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David

5/24/2026

It continues to work flawlessly

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Overall the installation was great, however the process of drilling 3 - 1/2" holes in that little bumper that has a Rockwell Hardness of about 60, seems to be a bit over the top.The instructions are spot on, delivery was great, the quality of product was accurate. I am a happy boy!
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2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Fit and finish is great, the illustration for what you trim on the bumper isn't great but otherwise pretty easy install (I ended up measuring between the mounts on the draw bar and just trimmed accordingly)
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Christopher H.

8/4/2026

Thanks for you feedback Thomas! Sounds like the install went smooth. Hope you have a great summer!

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I’ve been purchasing products from ETrailer since 2005 and all the products I’ve purchased have been a great value. The products mentioned above installed perfectly and with the direct assistance from ETrailer everything fit as suggested. I will always interact with ETrailer as needs present themselves.
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Claire H.

5/7/2026

Thank you so much for the kind words and being a repeat customer with us! We look forward to helping you out with all your future adventures!

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After ordering the wrong crossbar, etrailer sent the correct one for our Mini Cooper quickly. However I did have to modify most of the holes as the cross bar didn’t quite fit (but close). I had to drill the three main bolt holes to 11/16 so that the bar would go over the Mini’s 3 main bumper bolts on both sides. The two lower bolt holes (each side), needed to be drilled out 3 sizes larger to accommodate the 4 bolts that come with the kit. I had to drill out the Minis lower holes to better align with the crossbars lower holes. I would also like to note it being a pain in the knuckles to reach one of the three (each side) bolts to put the stock nuts on the bolt and then try and get them tight. (The main bolt pattern for the upper bumper is diamond shape, one up tow bolts lower. (The lower “inside” bolt on each side is the one that is hard to get to and tighten.) Sorry I didn’t get picks, I was in a rush to get the car back together. There’s an angle piece on the cross bar that blocks the hard to reach bolt, it would be helpful if that could be made more accessible to reach.
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Purchased for a 1997 Subaru Impreza. Delivery was amazingly fast! I didn't have it installed until a few months later, as my travel plans had stalled. It didn't quite bolt right on, but was close, and a friend had to modify it some to make it work. I still hear a grating noise when I turn too sharp on one side, but otherwise it's fine.
The front connection plates didn't line up with the holes, so had to have those modified, as well, in order to line up and attach to the tow bar. Once the new holes were drilled, I was able to hook up and go.
It's relatively easy to connect after finding a way to do it alone.
I've towed from CO to TX and all over TX with it with no problems.
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Install pretty easy. You will have to change directions of one bolt due to obstruction ( frame). Cannot torque a few of the bolts. These are the ones with wire attached.
Rock guard needed addition trimming from factory instructions.
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The representative (Sarah) was very helpful and knowledgeable, the prices are very reasonable and all my items arrived on time. When I called with a question, she was very polite, friendly and genuinely sounded like she enjoyed her job. When I discovered one of the items I ordered wasn’t needed, getting help to return was hassle free. I would recommend etrailer to anyone that needs anything RV or trailer related. I will definitely do business with them again. I am impressed.
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2022 Chevrolet Trax
Not an easy install on a Trax but it is very well made and gives a clean look. I did customize by cutting down the 6 pin bracket supports to get it flush with front of the car.
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2019 Chevrolet Equinox
The Jeep project went very well everything fit great and worked well. I really love Roadmaster products and quality and your company is the best place to purchase them. I sold the Jeep and replaced it with a new 2019 Chevy Equinox 2.0 L AWD and just purchased and installed the following items from you and installed them, RM-156-25 & RM-156-75 Battery Charge Line Kit, RM-146-7 Flex Coil Kit, RM-523193-4 EZ4 Plate Kit, RM-88333 Custom Seat Adapter, RM-751489 Stop Light Switch Kit and a RM-98160 Second Vehicle Brake Kit w/brakeaway. All these parts were in stock and arrived quickly and normal with you people, I really enjoy the o-line vidios as I do all my own installs. Thank you so much for your great service.
I will attach pictures of my install, you will see how I was able to fab a bracket and attach it to the existing mount on the base plate to mount the brakeaway switch and the air connection for the brake system.
I also fabricated a tail light bar as I didn't want to use mag-lights or splice into the factory lights and bulbs installed into the lights would not work as the factory brake lights will come on when the brake system is applyed and the turn siginals would not be visable.
Thanks for all you do, I would and do recommend you people to everyone who needs your products. Rob
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Rob

1/21/2020

Everything is working great, I installed a base plate kit, battery charging kit, stop light switch kit, second vehicle air brake kit w brakeaway and seat adapter on our 2019 Chevy Equinox and towed it about 14000 miles behind our motor home this past year and everything worked perfect not a problem with any product. These are great products, everything fit perfectly and performed perfectly. Thank you for great service and great products. Rob

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2015 Subaru Outback Wagon
This was the second base plate kit from etrailer that I have installed, the first being on our ‘03 Outback and this one on our new to us 2015 Subaru CrossTrek. As usual the response, shipping and delivery from etrailer was prompt and curious. They are my go to place for anything towing related.
Installation of this kit went well with only a few issues, most of which were related to our vehicle not the kit. I knew the car had been hit lightly on the LF corner, but could find nothing of concern body or frame wise when I looked the car over before buying it. Turns out the front bumper reinforcement had been tweaked a tad which made lining the bolt holes up with the holes in the base plates a tad challenging. This made the small angle brackets that go inside the frame heads tough to line up, but in the end it all fit. I did find that it was unnecessary to pull the washer reservoir or the left headlight to access the nut and washer for the long 1/2” bolt. You can easily reach and see the place from underneath after pulling the plastic encapsulation panel. When drilling that 1/2” hole be sure to angle the drill bit UP a tad otherwise you may end up having to grind a flat on the side of the large, thick washer as you can see in my picture from underneath. I used shrink wrap over the nut and bolt since there’s a wiring harness right against it. The picture of the baseplate differs a bit from the pictures so I guess they made some changes. All in all a great kit!
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Chris

3/16/2020

It’s been a year now and probably 7,000 miles later and everything has held up perfectly despite some darn rough roads between MD and Albuquerque, NM and back.

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2012 Fiat Sport
After comparing Demco, RoadMaster, and Blue Ox base plate costs, mounting procedures, etc for my 2012 Fiat Sport, I decided to go with RoadMaster (Kit #522013-1A) for two main reasons: 1) I had the tow bar and mount adapters from another product that were the same specs as the RoadMaster tow bar and adapters to attach to the base plate, and 2) no drilling or other modifications required to mount the base plates. Blue Ox (Kit #BX2800) required I buy their tow bar and other unique configuration adapters PLUS drill two half-inch holes on either side where the base plate mounted AND hammering flat the tips on the corners of the bumper bracket the frame where the base plate mounted. Blue Ox did provide better details on the removal of the facia and bolt removal and torquing actions required for the Fiat. My biggest challenge was the removal of the facia without damaging the clips or other damage to it. Once it was off, the action of removing the bumper core from the end of the frame rails and bolting on the base plate was slick! I took a little over 4 hours to do this, but it was because I wanted to do it right, without damage, and have the confidence I could tow without issues. (Not sure how sequence will show, but labeled the pictures as "Before," "Removal," "Installation," "Finished," and "Ready to Tow.")
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Bill F.

10/15/2016

Hate that every 3,000 miles towing have to re-torque bolts of base plate. Good product otherwise.

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Rachael H.

10/18/2016

Thanks for the feedback Bill. You bring up a very good point, I am sure it is pain, but it is specified in the instructions.
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  • Recommended Base Plates and Wiring to Flat Tow a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hard Rock Edition
    For baseplates on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1444-1 will work great with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. You can also use the safety cables # RM-643 and the installation of the base plates calls for Locktite # LT37420. For a wiring kit, the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil # RM-15267 is confirmed to work on your Jeep. It includes all the wiring, connectors, and diodes you'll need. It also comes...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Behind an RV with Stowmaster Tow Bar
    If your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has the standard factory bumper you can use EZ4 base plates # RM-521448-4. If it is a 10th anniversary addition but does NOT have the American Expedition Vehicles bumper you can use # 1444-1. If it is a MOAB addition OR has the Warn Elite bumper and is NOT a 10th anniversary model you can use # 1439-1. All of these base plates are compatible with the Stowmaster # RM-501 or # RM-504. In addition to the tow bar and base plates you will also need safety...
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  • Can Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar be Purchased Without Crossbar for 2016 Jeep Wrangler Hard Rock
    There is not a configuration to get the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-576 without the crossbar. I checked with Roadmaster concerning the fit of a Sterling Tow Bar on a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hard Rock and they state that when using the Sterling tow bar you should use of the Crossbar-Style Baseplate # 1444-1 because these are what will allow you to use the brackets for the cables that come with the Sterling; you would have no place to hook the Sterling's...
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  • 2014 Jeep Wrangler Tow Bar and Lighting Recommendation for Flat Towing
    You have two of the components needed to flat tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. You will need a tow bar like our very popular Falcon part # RM-520 and safety cables part # RM-643. 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...
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  • Recommended Flat-Towing Components Needed For 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
    Thanks for the photo of your new Wrangler. Seeing the bumper really helps when finding components needed for flat-towing. From the photo it looks like you have the Rubicon Hard Rock bumper. When you are flat-towing you need base plates, a tow bar, lighting for the towed vehicle, safety cables, and a supplemental brake system. The base plates I recommend that are designed to fit your Jeep are the Roadmaster XL, part # 1444-1. The bumper does not have to be removed when installing the...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock
    We have two base plate kits that are a fit for your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Hard Rock the Roadmaster # 1444-3 and # 1444-1. The big difference between these two is that the XL does require you use the crossbar that comes with a Roadmaster tow bar and the MX does not. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520....
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  • Cover Insert Recommendation for Roadmaster Base Plate Kit part # 1444-1
    Sounds like you are looking for the Roadmaster XL base plate kit cover/inserts part # RM-200-5 which will fit the open tubes of the base plate kit # 1444-1 that you ordered from us. The cover/inserts do not come with the kit.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubican Hard Rock
    Yes, your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock can be flat towed. It would be just a matter of picking out the correct base plate kit for the vehicle. The Roadmaster XL part # 1444-1 is a confirmed fit for your exact vehicle and would work well. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use...
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  • Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
    For a base plate for your 2015 Jeep Wrangler to use with our most popular tow bar the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-525 that I would recommend you would want the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1444-1. The # RM-525 will replace the ball mount that is in the hitch of your RV. It will slide into the hitch and secure with the hitch pin you used for your ball mount like part # C21500. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For...
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  • Base Plates Compatible to Flat Tow a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversary Edition
    The Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plates # RM-521448-5 will not fit the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversay Edition. For base plates that will you can use the Roadmaster XL # 1444-1 or Roadmaster MX # 1444-3. I've attached videos with both kits installed.
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