Base Plates and Tow Bar Compatibility with 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with an AEV Premium Bumper

Updated 01/30/2018 | Published 01/29/2018

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Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

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Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs

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Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick

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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

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Question:

I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with an AEV premium front bumper. I also have a roadmaster tracker tow bar. What base plates do I need to go with them ? Thank you

asked by: Jack R

Expert Reply:

For your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with AEV premium front bumper, you have a few options. The first option is to use the D-ring locations to utilize the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick # RM-035-1 or the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick # RM-035.

Unfortunately you will not be able to use the tracker tow bar # RM-020 with these base plate adapters. The Tracker Tow bar is not compatible with the AEV Premium front bumper. I recommend using the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 instead which is compatible.

The second option is to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1133 which will also fit your vehicle, however, you sill will not be able to use the tracker tow bar with this system as there is not a compatible adapter. For this base plate kit, I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380.

Let me know if you need recommendations and compatible components for the rest of your system.