Will Roadmaster Base Plate RM-521448-5 Fit A 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon w/ Factory Plastic Bumper?

Updated 06/22/2026 | Published 06/16/2026

Question:

Hello, Want to verify this set up would fit a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with factory plastic bumper. I have a falcon 5250 towbar that has the 2 inch inset ends. Thanks

asked by: John W

Expert Reply:

Hey John, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-5 will indeed fit your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the factory plastic bumper. I double checked with Roadmaster and verified the fit. It'll pair perfectly with your Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Are you needing any other parts for your flat tow setup? Let me know and I'm happy to throw together a parts list for you.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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John W.

6/18/2026

Thanks. Still deciding if I want to install the direct connect baseplate or upgrade the front bumper to a Hooke road bumper and use the D-ring attachment points. If i go that route I would need the D-ring attachment ends to fit my towbar. Do you carry those?

Jesse M.

6/18/2026

@JohnW Yes, we do carry the Roadmaster D-ring mounts. It's part # RM-035 for 3/4" D-rings, or # RM-035-1 for 1".

William

6/19/2026

John we installed it about 2yars ago .it does take some modification on the brush guard but it has been working great

Craig W.

6/19/2026

Direct connect base plate works great on my 17 JKU. Easy to install. Be careful if you choose a bumper tow with D rings because many of the bumpers D rings aernt rated for towing. My after market bumper was not. Thats why I chose the direct connect. Good luck.

Jesse M.

6/19/2026

@CraigW Ah yea you bring up a good point. A lot of aftermarket bumpers are only for recovery and aren't rated for flat towing. That's definitely something you want to verify with the manufacturer of the bumper before putting together a flat tow setup.

Jerry

6/21/2026

Love the tow bar, think it called all terrain because so easy to connect and disconnect. On small fix is electric cord wish was mire of a heavier rubber material. The original is more plastic and weather cracks afyer a couple years. Only complaint i have and is minor.

Jerry

6/21/2026

The jeep front mount was easy to install and easy to connect and disconnect.

John

6/22/2026

Hi John, I installed this on my 2017 Jeep myself and have been very happy with it. One of the features I liked most is that the tow bar attachments can be removed when not in use, and the base plate sits back far enough that it's virtually invisible when you're not towing. Another advantage is that the removable attachments are easy to store and don't take up much space—something that's important since Jeeps don't exactly have extra storage room. The installation was straightforward, and the videos and customer support provided by etrailer were excellent. Their instructions made the process very easy to follow. I would definitely recommend it.

Jesse M.

6/22/2026

@John Thanks for the review, John. Glad to hear the install went smoothly and that you're happy with the removable arms. Having a base plate that's barely noticeable when you're not towing is definitely one of the best features of that setup.