Recommend Base Plate Kit For Blue Ox Tow Bar on 2003 Jeep Liberty

Published 12/29/2011

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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Roadmaster and Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates

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$318.55

Curt, Reese, Valley, Draw-Tite, and EazLift Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates

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$78.51

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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Question:

need bace plate for 2003 jeep liberty blue ox tow bar

asked by: MEL C

Expert Reply:

For a base plate kit that is compatible with your 2003 Jeep Liberty and Blue Ox tow bar, I would recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, part # BX1119. The Blue Ox kit is compatible with Blue Ox motor home mount tow bars.

In addition to a base plate kit and tow bar, you will need safety chains, lighting or wiring, and a supplemental braking kit to flat-tow your Jeep Liberty.

The Roadmaster Coiled Safety Cables, part # RM-643, would be a good option for safety cables.

For lighting, you could either use a non-permanent lighting kit or have a kit wired into your vehicle lighting. I have linked an FAQ on tow bar lighting that shows the different options for lighting.

Most states require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being towed. I would recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake, part # RM-9400. This is a proportional system that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the towing vehicle is braking. This system will allow you to slow down faster and help reduce wear on your vehicle and motor home brakes.

You should contact your Jeep dealer or consult your owners manual for additional steps needed to take when flat-towing. Some vehicles require additional equipment before being flat-towed.

I have linked an FAQ on flat-towing and tow bar lighting.