Does Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar Have Capacity to Flat Tow 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
Question i have a road master 2 tow bar im looking at a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a V6. Will that bar handle the Jeep for flat towing? I’m towing a 2010 Ford Explorer. And how much for a base plate setup for the Jeep? Thanks
asked by: Sam C
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have a Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520 which has a towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. I looked up the weight of a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it would weigh between 4,500 and 5,300 lbs so it would easily have the needed capacity.
So for a base plate kit for the Grand Cherokee you would want the # RM-521440-5 which is a confirmed fit, easy to use, and compatible with the Falcon 2. The price for this is available at the links below.
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.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set
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- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Falcon 2
- Falcon All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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