Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1998 Jeep TJ Behind Motorhome
Question:
Hello, Can you please offer guidance parts, info, estimated cost, etc. to set up towing of a 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport, 6cyl, 5 speed manual, 4x4, behind a 2017 motor home with Ford E-450 chassis, 6.8L, V-10? Thank You Very Much.
asked by: Rick
Helpful Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 1998 Jeep TJ behind your motorhome you will need a number of items, and all are outlined in the linked article on flat towing. These include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, and base plates and a braking system for the towed Jeep. Price for each item is shown on its individual page.
For base plates you can use the linked page; this will allow you to select the type of front bumper you have on the Jeep as this affects the fit of base plates. For a u-channel bumper use kit # BX1118; for a double-tube bumper instead use kit # BX1120. For the tow bar use Blue Ox's Alpha # BX7380, the item you referenced. This tow bar includes the safety cables, saving you that separate expense.
For lighting the easiest option is a magnetic light kit that does not require modifications to the vehicle. For this you can use part # TLL21RK. If you prefer a permanent installation use Roadmaster Diode kit # RM-15247.
For a braking system I recommend the portable and wireless Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR for its easy installation and set-up. Please see the linked video on the Patriot.
It is always a good idea to check your Jeep owner's manual to confirm that your particular Jeep can be flat towed.
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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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Magnetic LED Tow Light Kit - Weatherproof - Red Lens - 20' Wiring Harness - Qty 2
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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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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