Roadmaster Base Plates and Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Availability for a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Question:

I currently have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with the XL style base plates and I use a Falcon 2 towbar with the quick disconnect system.. I have a 2011 Grand Cherokee on order and it appears that only the EZ style base plate is available. I want to be able to tow either one with the least amount of effort. One, do you know if there will be an XL style base plate made for the Grand Cherokee or, two, can I purchase just the quick disconnect brackets for the XL baseplates without having to buy a new quick disconnect crossbar as well? Thanks in advance

asked by: Alan C

Expert Reply:

The EZ Style Base Plates, # 521439-1 (without tow hooks on the vehicle) is the only available base plates for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I spoke with Roadmaster and they are not currently planning any other base plate styles for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

We do have the complete Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Assembly, # 910021-00, available, but all you will need is the RoadMaster Quick Disconnects - Car Side Only, # RM-222. The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520, is compatible with EZ and XL base base plates. As long as the cross bar remains bolted to the tow bar, you will just need the vehicle side quick disconnects that bolt to the EZ base plates.

expert reply by: Michael H