Parts Needed For 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Base Plate Recievers
Question:
I have the tow bar, the base plate, and the part # 1528-3 both right and left, but I do not have the receivers that bolt to my Jeep. I have the tow cables, electric cable, and a small square tube for something I do not know. I do not have any instructions although I have used a tow bar before and understand basically how this system works.
asked by: Robert M
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have most of what you need to flat tow your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. To flat-tow any vehicle you need base plates, tow bar, safety cables, wiring for lights, and braking system.
The base plate you have is the Roadmaster XL, Item # 1528-3. Unfortunately, this base plate kit is not a confirmed fit for your vehicle. Each towed vehicle needs specific plates that mount to it so that the flat-towing is safe for it and the RV. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate that is a confirmed fit for your Jeep is Item # 1411-2.
I think your tow bar is a Roadmaster Falcon 2 with safety cables and the small square tube is a crossbar. It has a quick disconnect system for both the vehicle-side and the tow-bar-side. If this is right, vehicle-side brackets are Item # RM-222 and tow-bar-side brackets are Item # RM-221. If you need both sides, a complete bracket kit is Item # RM-201.
For lighting, you may have part of what you need but not all of it. If you need a lighting option, I recommend the Magnetic LED Tow Lights, Item # TLL21RK because they bypass your Jeep's vehicle wiring, are very durable, and are convenient to use.
If you need brakes, I recommend the Stay-In-Play Braking System, Item # SM99251, because it is a great proportional braking system that has a convenient one time set-up.
Finally, you may need a high-low hitch adapter to keep your tow bar level while flat towing the Jeep. A "safe zone" of 3 inches above or 3 inches below level must be maintained while towing a vehicle. High-low adapters provide necessary rise or drop to get into the "safe zone". I have attached a link to our available selections.
Before flat towing your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, check your vehicle owner's manual for suggestions and recommendations.
I have attached additional information and videos for you to checkout to help you with your towing project.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
more information >
Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side and Tow Bar Side
- Roadmaster
more information >
Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Brackets - Tow Bar Side Only
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Tow Bar Side
- Roadmaster
more information >
Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Brackets - Car Side Only
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Quick Disconnects
- Car Side
- Roadmaster
more information >
Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
more information >
Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit - Weatherproof - Red Lens - 20' Wiring Harness - Qty 2
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Shop: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Shop: Roadmaster BrakeMaster for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Shop: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Shop: Champion Open-Frame Inverter Generator - 6,250 Watts/5,000 Running Watts - Gas - Manual Start
- Shop: Catalytic Converters
- Search Results: rm~9060
- Search Results: 1411~2
- Search Results: rm15267
- Shop: Vehicle Lights
- Search Results: nsa brake
- Search Results: 1418~1
- Search Results: rm~154
- Search Results: ready brake
- Video: Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring Kit Installation - 1997 Jeep Cherokee
- Video: ARC 194 Wedge Base LED Bulbs Review
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Lippert Solera Slider Slide-Topper Review
- Q&A: Wiring a Camper Shell Third Brake Light on a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
- Video: Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimit
on Base Plates
