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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Jeep Liberty
  • Hi Lenny; I would be happy to help you put this together. Since you entered 2011 in our fitguide and the Jeep Liberty wasn't made until 2002 I'll base the answer off of a 2011. If that is incorrect please let me know and I can update the answer as needed. To flat tow your Liberty you will need a tow bar, base plate, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I recommend the following: -Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1976 -Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar #...
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  • Recommended Pars to Flat Tow 2021 Ford Bronco
  • Hey Andrew, I really like the Blue Ox base plate kits like the # BLU97XR that fits your 2021 Ford Bronco. We have found they are the easiest to use overall and just really high quality. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the...
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  • 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Demco Base Plate to Fit with Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar
  • Hey Dale, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM29FR will fit your 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 and work perfectly with the 10.5K Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511013. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components just let me know and I can make some additional recommendations for you.
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  • Will Blue Ox Wiring Harness Fit a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  • Yes, the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit # BLU79FR will fit perfectly on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport S! For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components just let me know and I can make some additional recommendations for you.
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  • Recommended Baseplate For A 2014 Jeep Wrangler With factory Bumper And Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
  • Hey Michael, For your 2014 Jeep Wrangler and Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-5. This fits with your factory bumper and you can remove the crossbar adapter on the tow bar and just switch to their direct-connect style connection. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations: Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267....
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2012 Chevy Cruze Eco
  • Hey Robert, for your 2012 Chevy Cruze you can use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 523170-1 with your Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501. This base plate is custom fit to your vehicle so there won't be any drilling required for install. If you're needing the complete list for a flat towing setup you're also going to need a braking system # BLU37TR along with a wiring harness # RM-15267 with (2) fuse bypass # RM76512.
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  • Base Plate Kit Fitment for a 2024 Chev Trailblazer
  • Hey Gene, thanks for reaching out! Currently there is only one base plate kit that fits your 2024 Chev Trailblazer: - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM49YV If you're needing to pair this with a Blue Ox tow bar then you can do so with the Adapter Kit # DM9523127. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components just...
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  • Will etrailer Base Plate Kit Fit a 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux
  • Hey Dennis and Kathy, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98953 will fit your 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux perfectly. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components just let me know and I can make some additional recommendations for you.
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  • Recommended Baseplate For A 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  • Hi Les, Certain baseplates can be compatible with multiple trim packages or models but it's always a case by case scenario. Some baseplates might have a chunk of metal that interferes with the trim of specific model or that specific model could have different attachment points than standard models. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1138 you referenced is not a fit for a Trailhawk model but Curt makes a compatible option with part # C46JR. The compatible Blue Ox baseplate (BX1136) for your...
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  • Do All 2023 Jeep Wrangler Base Plate Kits Come with Plugs for When Pins Are Removed
  • I definitely think that all base plate kits should come with plugs for when the vehicle isn't being flat towed, but this looks to be a hit and miss kind of thing, and the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 you were looking at for your 2023 Jeep Wrangler doesn't come with the plugs. You'll have to get them separately in the Kit # RM-210. We do have our kit, the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948, that fits your 2023 Wrangler and it comes with plugs but if you...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
  • Absolutely it will, Gunn! (sweet name by the way). The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU24TR will fit all models of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 minus the ZR2 models. If you're interested in a complete flat tow setup you're going to need a tow bar # DM9511013-BX, a braking system # SM99251, a battery disconnect # RM-766, and wiring harness # RM-15267.
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  • Will etrailer Base Plate Kit Fit a 2022 Ford F-150 with Tremor Package
  • Thanks for reaching out, Dan! The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e86YR will fit perfectly fine with the Tremor skid plate on your 2022 Ford F-150. The base plate will take the place of your tow hooks and while the Tremor package looks a little different, the tow hook locations are the same so you're good to go! Attached is an installation video and a photo of this kit on a 2023 Ford F-150 for your reference. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar,...
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  • Is The Demco Stay Stay-IN-Play Duo # SM99251 Compatible With A 2016 Forest River Georgetown XL 369DS
  • Hi Bill, Since your 2016 Forest River Georgetown XL 369DS has hydraulic brakes the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo # SM99251 would be a compatible fit. In order to fit the 2020 Jeep Wrangler you'll also need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751490 so you can connect the indicator light to brake light switch. I've attached a link below to our installer locator search where you can enter in your zip code to find a local shop.
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  • Will NSA ReadyBrake Work With etrailer Tow Bar and Roadmaster Base Plate on 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport
  • There shouldn't be any issues with that setup. The etrailer # e74ZR fits the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 and the NSA ReadyBrake is just a hitch insert so it will be compatible with any tow bar. The etrailer tow bar comes with safety cables so the only other thing you will need is wiring and possibly a high-low adapter. You can use the # RM-15267 unless you have the ParkSense feature in which case you would need the # RM63MR instead. For the high-low adapter...
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  • Will Roadmaster Blackhawk2 Tow Bar Fit with 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Curt Base Plate Kit
  • Hey Luke, thanks for reaching out! The Curt Custom Base Plate Kit # C56JR for your 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty actually matches up with the Blue Ox system, but you can still use this with your Blackhawk2 tow bar if you get the Adapter Kit # RM-031. You will not be able to fit the Roadmaster pin system with the Curt (or Blue Ox) base plate kit.
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  • Is The Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System Compatible With A 1973 Jeep CJ5
  • The Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency # BLU37TR is pretty much universal with the only limitations really just coming down to there being enough space to fit and properly mount against the seat to push on the brake pedal. You may have to play around with the feet on the main unit and move the seat forward but you shouldn't have an issue using the Patriot as your supplemental braking system. This will require 12v power while the vehicle is off so I recommend installing a 12v outlet # RM-9332...
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  • Recommended Replacement Breakaway Key for a Dexter Breakaway System
  • Hey Joel, to answer your first question I'm not entirely sure what you can do temporarily considering that the key that fits into the Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit # 34-285 uses a special shape that wouldn't be easily replaceable. I'd just recommend waiting until you get the Replacement Breakaway Switch with Cable and Pin for Dexter Trailer Breakaway Kit # K71-691 before towing your trailer again. Also, since the delivery times can change I'd recommend just checking what on the product...
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