Base Plate Kit Recommendation for Roadmaster Tow Bar with 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Question:
I am looking at the ez4 base plates RM521446-4 for my 2014 jeep cherokee trailhawk. I currently own a stowable roadmaster hitch. Will the part that is bolted onto the base plates work on this vehicle. I have a roadguard shield that attached to this adapter. Can I us this shield on the 2014 jeep? What lighting kit do I need to connect my brake, turnsignals, and taillights to my 7-6 flex coil cable?
asked by: Bob J
Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster EZ4 base plate kit part # RM-521446-4 that you referenced can be used with the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guards like part # RM-4000 or other Roadmaster protective shields you may have. Since this base plate requires the use of the crossbar on the Roadmaster tow bar the shields can be used.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. 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 Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Rock Guard
- Guardian
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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