Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Jeep Wrangler Hard Rock Edition Behind Motorhome
Question:
What products needed to tow 2016 Jeep Wrangler Hard Rock Edition behind 2016 RV. I figure the hard edition might special as far as product.
asked by: Robert
Expert Reply:
We can help you get the parts you'll need to be able to safely and legally flat tow your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Hard Rock Edition behind your motorhome.
A great starting point is the comprehensive article I linked for you which explains each of the items needed and the options available. Those items include a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, braking system, wiring kit and often a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level.
Let's start with base plates for the Wrangler. I recommend the Blue Ox base plates # BX1134 because their removable arms use the handy twist-lock mechanism, rather than a pin that can get lost. With these you can use their excellent Alpha tow bar # BX7380 which I recommend since it includes the required safety cables. For a wiring solution for the Jeep lights use the custom-fit harness # HM56200 which will avoid the need to cut into your wiring or permanently modify the vehicle. This has a 4-pole flat connector but if you need to change that to suit what is on the MH then we also have those items as well, such as # BX8861.
The braking system I suggest is Blue Ox's wireless and portable Patriot # BLU37TR. You'll use 12V outlet kit # RM-9332 to provide power to it. The Patriot ensures that the brakes in your towed car are activated at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to the brakes in your RV for controlled and less-stressful stops.
You may also need a high/low hitch adapter like # RM-076 to keep your hitched tow bar level, or at least within 3-inches above or below level. A link to all such adapters is provided.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord with 4-Way, Round Plugs
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Extensions
- 4 Round to 4 Round
- Coiled Cord
- Blue Ox
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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 High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 6K GTW, 200 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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