Difference Between Roadmaster Direct-Connect and Crossbar-Style Base Plates for 2020 Jeep Wrangler

Published 12/13/2019

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$524.88

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2174)

$575.00

Question:

What's the actual difference between the Roadmaster crossbar and direct connect base plates for my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Which ones fits?

asked by: Lori

Expert Reply:

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 to use. The Crossbar-Style unit, just as the name implies, requires that crossbar for a proper attachment to the tow bar.

I have attached an installation video on this very model Jeep that you can also use for reference.

expert reply by: Chris R