2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar
Question:
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee I plan to tow behind my motorhome. I also have a StowMaster 5000 tow bar. I need some guidance regarding which Base Plate I need as well as a lighting and braking system. A wiring system that uses my vehicle lights makes sense. I read about the Ready Brake and it sounds good. Please give me information on what would be a complete setup, utilizing my StowMaster 5000 tow Bar. Thank you
asked by: Michael S
Helpful Expert Reply:
The baseplate that fits your 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and is compatible with the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 is the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 1425-1 (with the Safety Cables # RM-643 if you don't already have them). Then for wiring I recommend the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which tees in behind your tail lights and gives you a 7-Way that plugs right in to the back of your motorhome.
When it comes to a braking system you can use the Ready Brake if you'd like but that's not a system that we currently carry (as of November 2022), so if you're wanting a system through us I recommend checking out the Brake Buddy Classic 3 # HM39494 instead. This installs inside the vehicle, behind the driver's seat, but it is something you'll install each time you flat tow so the installation process is less intensive than most other applications.
Attached are some review videos for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
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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 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
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- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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