Can Roadmaster RM-522 Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar Handle Weight of 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
Is this tow bar recommended for a 2021 Grand Cherokee or should I go up to a 8000 pound tow bar?
asked by: Roger E
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster # RM-522 Falcon All Terrain tow bar has a capacity of 6000 lbs. From what I read online, the 2021 Grand Cherokee would weigh a maximum of about 5000 lbs. You'll want to leave about a 1000 lb cushion for safety, so unless you'll be towing your Grand Cherokee completely loaded down with gear, the # RM-522 Falcon All Terrain would be a great choice for you. If you did need a higher capacity, the Roadmaster # RM-576 Sterling Tow Bar you'd looked at would also be a great choice.
You'll also need base plates, safety cables, a taillight wiring system, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the height difference between the base plates and the receiver on the motorhome is greater than 3 inches.
For base plates, I'd go with the Roadmaster # RM-521440-5 direct connect for easy hookup and removal. The base plates fit all Grand Cherokee models except for SRT8 and Trackhawk. If you have the SRT8 or Trackhawk, use # BX1128 along with the # RM-031 adapter. For safety cables, use # RM-643. For taillight wiring, I'd recommend a diode system like # RM-152-98146-7.
If you'll be hanging on to the vehicle for more than a year or two, I'd go with a permanently mounted supplemental braking system like the # SM99251 Demco Stay-In-Play for motorhomes with hydraulic brakes or the # SM99243 Air Force One for motorhomes with air brakes. If you will likely trade in the vehicle after a year or two, a portable braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR would be a better option because it won't call for an expensive installation and it can easily be moved to a different vehicle.
I'll link to an article that will help you determine if you need a high/low adapter, as well as to some installation/demonstration videos that you'll likely find helpful.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
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- Telescoping
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