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Medico · 04-21-2013, 04:48 PM

I purchased a 2012 Jeep Liberty for my toad. I already have a Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 tow bar. In looking at the bracket for the 2012 Liberty, only Liberty's up to 2011 are listed. Is this a mistake? I realize that 2012 was the last year for the Liberty model, but are the 2012 models the same as the 2011 models? Are the brackets for these 2 years the same.

Next, which Roadmaster bracket would work best and why? I know this is a pretty open ended question, but this will be my first flat towing experience.

Thanks for any info you can provide.

**CLIFFTALL** · 04-21-2013, 04:53 PM

I searched 2012 jeep liberty at IRV2 and came up with this thread.

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f85/2012-...on-114368.html

Hopefully there's something in there that helps.

Medico · 04-21-2013, 05:19 PM

Cliff, Thanks for the link. This thread also has some great info, particularly using the Roadmaster EZ bracket.

I appreciate your help.

archrist · 04-26-2013, 03:50 PM

The Blue OX plate for 2011 works on 2012.. Note: Instructions stink.. hard to get bumper facia off.. and you also need to cut entire lower grill our of it.. vs just where tow hooks might be..

Medico · 04-26-2013, 06:08 PM

I will be having it installed. With my back, I will not be able to handle the installation. Thanks for the info about the Blue Ox.

archrist · 04-27-2013, 08:11 AM

Good for you. You may want to inform whom ever is doing it.. that most likely they will need to cut 1 or 2 'clips'.. (3 on each side) which hold down the facia where it wraps around on side.. I did.. and several on forums I saw had to do same thing.. Then purchase new plastic clips.. from jeep.. (which are $4 a piece..) Job should take 3 hours. Now that I have done it. Imagine I could do in 90 minutes.. soo. depends upon the skill of whomever you are have do it now. Best guess they will charge 'book price'.. which is 3 hours of labor. Does not include hooking up any lights/wiring.. that is extra.

Good luck.