Recommended Baseplate For A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe With Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
Question:
We have a Falcon 5250 roadmaster tow bar, what is the best base plate and easiest to install. Jeep 2023 Grand Cherokee 4xe. Is blue ox or roadmaster best ?
asked by: Michael G
Expert Reply:
Hey Michael,
The Falcon 5250 has direct-connect attachment points that hook onto a crossbar, if you remove the crossbar adapter then you'll be able to go with a direct-connect baseplate like the # RM77ZR (models with tow hooks) or # RM76RR (models without tow hooks).
If you haven't picked out the rest of your setup then I have the following recommendations:
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit will splice into your factory tail light wiring in order to display your motorhome's traffic signals.
If your vehicle is equipped with ParkSense proximity sensors then you'll need the Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM63MR instead.
Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic brakes then you'll want the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo # SM99251. This system has an indicator light that needs to connect to the brake light switch of your vehicle. Since this isn't useable you'll need to install a stop light switch kit # RM77RR in order to simulate this signal.
If your motorhome has air brakes then you'll need the Demco Air Force One # SM99243 instead. This uses a reed switch so you won't need to install a stop light switch kit for the indicator light on this system.
Since the battery will drain while you tow you'll want to install a charge line kit # RM-156-25 in the Grand Cherokee, and possibly the # RM-156-75 if there isn't already a line ran from the battery to the 7-way on your motorhome.
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
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Michael
5/3/2024
Thanks Kevin I will be ordering parts soon or can I pick them up in Las Vegas.