Base Plates and Tow Bar Wiring for 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Question:
I happen to come across a tow hitch bar-A Roadmaster Falcon 5250 with a part #1559-1 and #1419-7. I need the Base plate to attach to the 1997 Jeep Wrangler, Plus the wiring kit. Can you help me, Thank you
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
Neither the 1559-1 nor the 1419-7 base plate kits will work for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler, I'm sorry to say. We do offer kits that will work, though.
I'd recommend the # RM-521424-4 base plate kit, which fits the standard or double-tube bumper, unless you have front leaf springs. If your Wrangler does have front leaf springs, let me know and we can look into another solution.
For wiring, I'd recommend a diode system like # RM-15267, you can see an installation video by clicking the provided link. The video shows a newer Wrangler, but the install on your 1997 will be very similar.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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