What Base Plate For 2024 Wrangler With Factory Steel Bumper And Winch?

Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/22/2025

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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Question:

etrailer etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Part Number: e44FV I have a jeep wrangler 392 with winch from factory. Will this base plate work?

asked by: Joseph W

Expert Reply:

Hello Joseph, thanks for getting in touch. While this is not something we have specifically tested on a 2024 Wrangler with a factory winch, generally the crossbar portion of a base plate like the # e44FV would be a problem for the winch/mounting plate.

What I recommend instead is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5. This is for the 2024 Wrangler, only it does not use a crossbar connecting the base plate sections. This would free up space for the winch mounts. We have even confirmed with Roadmaster that this base plate will work with the factory steel bumper with the winch built into it. I definitely would go with this over the etrailer option, just so there are no doubts about compatibility. This will work with Roadmaster brand tow bars, but there are adapters available for other brands.

Do you already have a tow bar? If so, what brand is it?

expert reply by: Jesse M

Jesse M.

10/30/2025

Hey Joseph, how did things go with the Roadmaster base plate on your Wrangler with the factory winch? Your update could make it easier for others working with the same setup.