Blue Ox or etrailer Base Plates For 2021 Jeep Cherokee For Use With Demco Tow Bar

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I have the demco excali-bar tow bar 2006, I used for yrs honda crv, need base plate for our 2021 jeep cherokee. undecided between blue ox and e trailer why the big price difference?

asked by: Steve F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

While I can't speak to price differences, what I can tell you is that for your 2021 Jeep Cherokee (so long as it is not an Overland or Trailhawk model), since you have a Demco tow bar like the Demco Excali-Bar III # DM9511013 (or an earlier version of the Excali-Bar), I recommend the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98953.

There isn't any difference in function or any noticeable difference in install between the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1144 and the etrailer # e98953, so the only difference would be price as well as the fact the Blue Ox would require an adapter for your tow bar, the Demco Tow Bar Adapter for Blue Ox Base Plates # DM9523041.

So for the best value, go with the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98953.

You will also need a wiring kit and supplemental braking system if your 2021 Jeep Cherokee doesn't have them, and I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 and Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR.

I have added some links below to instructions and video reviews for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

For your 2019 Jeep Cherokee you'll need to first start with a base plate kit. For that you'd want the part #RM-521452-4. This fits the Latitude, Latitude Plus and Limited models. If you have an Overland, Trailhawk, or Trailhawk Elite…

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Answer 2

I'd set aside a few hours to install the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98951 on a 2021 Jeep Cherokee as it does require removing the front fascia. The install itself is not overly difficult though. I attached a link to an install video for…

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Answer 3

In order to flat tow a 2021 Jeep Cherokee you'll need a list of parts such as base plates, safety cables, tow bar, braking system, wiring harness, etc. I have attached my recommendations for each of these parts below. etrailer Invisible Base…

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Answer 4

Your etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item #e98951 and Roadmaster falcon All Terrain Tow Bar #RM-522 will be compatible. I've attached some installation instructions to help you install these yourself.

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Answer 5

While it's true that the Mopar 68321424AB wiring harness has been required in the past, that changed a few model years ago so you will not need it to flat tow your 2021 Jeep Cherokee. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate…

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Answer 6

The original Falcon tow bar, the Falcon 5250, has been discontinued for a few years now and was replaced by the Falcon 2, #RM-520 with upgraded components. Otherwise it functions basically the same was as the original Falcon. Both are RV mount tow…

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Answer 7

I would personally go with Roadmaster's stuff. They've had a really good track record in my experience and have been an industry favorite for a while. So, for your 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee you're going to want the Roadmaster…

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Answer 8

The wiring kit to flat tow your 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk does not include a charge line to the battery, so you would need to get one separately and install that so the battery does not die. If your motorhome does not have a charge line you would…

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Answer 9

No, but I have one that does. It is the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit item #DM9519291. This base plate kit fits all models of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have linked an installation video below. The Demco item #DM9519222 you referenced only fits…

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Answer 10

The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee (All Models) is a great vehicle to be flat-towed and a very popular option at that. It will require a few things to get setup for this but I will try to make this easier and list all of these below with my…

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

The Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector #BX8870 does not attach to your vehicle but rather to the tow bar. You will simply disconnect your tow bar from your base plates and you will be able to drive your Focus without any other connections or…

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