Base Plate Kit for 2021 Jeep Gladiator with Steel Front Bumper and Warn Winch Plate
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I have a 2021 jeep gladiator with a factory steel front bumper. I am looking at adding a warn evo 10s winch and required warn winch mount plate. The question I have can is, can I also install a base plate for flat towing behind my motorhome. Are there any baseplates that will allow me to keep my winch installed in the factory steel bumper? Please let me know if further info is needed. Many thanks.
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Expert Reply:
I looked up the Warn winch plate that fits your 2021 Jeep Gladiator and I can't find any reason why it would prevent the install of a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part # RM-521453-5 that is a confirmed fit.
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 All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
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 the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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