Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Updated 01/05/2023 | Published 01/04/2023

Products Featured in This Question

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

(680)

$72.40

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3613)

$183.21

Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(430)

$850.00

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3688)

$575.00

Question:

Looking for a baseplate that will allow me to use the recovery points on a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee...is there anything out there?

asked by: Andy J

Expert Reply:

There are a couple of baseplate options depending on which tow bar you are using but none of them allow you to retain the use of your tow hooks. The baseplates install where they are mounted to the frame so the tow hooks must be removed.

To flat tow your 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will need the following parts:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643

Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-521440-5

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.

I have linked installation videos for all of the parts listed along with a picture to show you what the baseplate will look like once installed. As you can see from the picture the tow hooks have been removed and there is no way to retain them.