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Looking for a Wickenburg installer of Roadmaster base plate and wiring. We contacted the people suggested by eTrailer. Professional Trailer in Tucson. But may have to find someone in Wickenburg. Mat even wait until we get to Temecula, CA.
 

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I think these are the instructions. Maybe a local body shop or even a Jeep dealer.
I let my Jeep dealer install aftermarket parts, I give them the instructions and let them figure it out.
They can turn a wrench as good as anybody.
I spend so much money at my Jeep dealer that every now and then they give me a break.
 

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I used Southwest RV Storage Parts Service Inc. in Glendale. No complaints. That's about 40 miles from Wickenburg. I had them install my Blue Ox baseplate and wiring, but I know they also do Roadmaster.

I've used Camping World on the road for some repairs and/or emergency parts. OK in a pinch. There's one in Avondale, about 50 miles from Wickenburg.
 

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I think these are the instructions. Maybe a local body shop or even a Jeep dealer.
I let my Jeep dealer install aftermarket parts, I give them the instructions and let them figure it out.
They can turn a wrench as good as anybody.
I spend so much money at my Jeep dealer that every now and then they give me a break.
I will call them. Funny eTrailer never recommended Jeep. Thank you
 

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Just my 2 cents here, but do a search on this forum (or any other vehicle forum) about dealers messing up stuff they should know well. For example, a cracked oil housing after an oil change is high on the list! And that's a job they do every day. Do you want to take a chance that your dealer never has done this kind of work before and will get it right? Also, when was the last time you priced out services at a dealer vs a local reputable shop? I'll bet the shop beats the dealer most of the time.

On the other hand, there are two distinct advantages to using a Jeep dealer for the install. 1) if they break something they have access to virtually everything to fix it right (backorders notwithstanding), and 2) any work they do shouldn't void any part of your warranty. Be sure to get that last point clarified. Since it's aftermarket, the dealer you have the work done at might honor your warranty but another dealer may not.

Personally, I'd use someone that has done this a time or two over a Jeep dealer that probably never heard the word "baseplate".
 

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I used Southwest RV Storage Parts Service Inc. in Glendale. No complaints. That's about 40 miles from Wickenburg. I had them install my Blue Ox baseplate and wiring, but I know they also do Roadmaster.

I've used Camping World on the road for some repairs and/or emergency parts. OK in a pinch. There's one in Avondale, about 50 miles from Wickenburg.
Thank you AZJeeper - we are currently at the mercy of UPS. I will call SW and see what their schedule is like.
 

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I called a outfit in Tucson “Professional Trailer Services”. They have experience with the Cherokee and eTrailer parts and have done work on a 5th wheel we had before getting the Winnebago. They are working on it now. A lot to do, it will take all day, if not, maybe Friday too.
1) Base plate
2) Demco Stay n Play Brake Sys
3) LED Smart Diode kit
4) Battery Charge Line
5) Stop Light Switch Kit

eTrailers customer service folks were very helpful.
 

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I called a outfit in Tucson “Professional Trailer Services”. They have experience with the Cherokee and eTrailer parts and have done work on a 5th wheel we had before getting the Winnebago. They are working on it now. A lot to do, it will take all day, if not, maybe Friday too.
1) Base plate
2) Demco Stay n Play Brake Sys
3) LED Smart Diode kit
4) Battery Charge Line
5) Stop Light Switch Kit

eTrailers customer service folks were very helpful.
 

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Just to follow up on the base plate install, stop light switch, inline battery line, and DUO auxiliary brake system at Professional Trailer Inc in Tucson. It took most of the day and they put 3 guys on it, but it turned out awesome. We did a hook up and test run around the block and all looked good. The real test coming today as we head to California to see the grandkids. Safe travels everyone!!
 
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