Recommended Components Needed To Flat-Tow 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Behind Motorhome
Question:
Great help, towbar was advertised as all terrain but wasnt sure. I have a Warn Elite front bumper with wench so Im not sure what base plate will work.
asked by: Tony
Helpful Expert Reply:
You can quickly tell the difference between the All Terrain and the Standard StowMaster tow bar.
If you have square bars and it has push buttons, you have the standard StowMaster. If your tow bar has round bars it is the all-terrain. There will be no difference in the performance of the tow bars. The all-terrain is easier to put on and remove.
If you need the balance of the items needed for flat-towing your Rubicon I can make some recommendations that will work for you. You need a total of 5 items when flat-towing vehicles. You need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring for the towed vehicle, and finally most states now require a supplemental brake system.
If you do not have aftermarket bumpers, winches, or guards I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521448-5.
For safety cables I recommend part # RM-643.
For tow bar tail light wiring I recommend part # HM56200.
For a supplemental brake system I recommend the Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. It's easy to use because once it's installed you don't need to set it up each time you're going to tow the Jeep.
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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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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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 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
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- Roadmaster
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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 StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
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- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
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Tony
8/18/2015
Great help, towbar was advertised as all terrain but wasnt sure. I have a Warn Elite front bumper with wench so Im not sure what base plate will work.