Recommended Parts To Flat Tow A 2002 Jeep Wrangler Behind A Motorhome

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Have a front bumper with D rings does that make a difference when buying a tow bar? I would like to know all that I need to flat tow my 2002 jeep wrangler behind my motorhome. I have seen a towing braking system that does seem that It was that difficult to install this receiver braking systems. Would you be able to give me a estimate of what all the cost is for me to flat Tow behind a motorhome.

asked by: Mike Z

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For your 2002 Jeep Wrangler, we need to start with base plates for tow bar. If you have the off-road bumper with 1 inch D-rings, you will need the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick, # RM-035-1. However, if you have the off-road bumper with 3/4 inch D-rings, you will need the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick, # RM-035. The 3/4 inch thick or 1 inch think referes to the tabs where the D-rings mount.

For a tow bar, the Roadmaster Tracker # RM-020 you referenced is not compatible with your base plates. I recommend using the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motor Home Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs, # RM-520. You will also need safety cables, and I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs, # RM-643.

For your braking system, I recommend the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700. This will give you automatic real-time braking in your Wrangler. The actuator installs permanently so you don't have to remove, adjust, or reactivate it. This system connects to your motorhome and engages the car brakes when the motorhome lights illuminate. This system has integrated battery protection and provides a trickle charge to your Jeep battery if the Jeep's running lights are on. The motorhome monitor illuminates when the Jeep brakes are activated. This system includes the breakaway device. This system does require the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles, # RM-88400. This relay will ensure your vehicle's turn signals flash in tandem with your motorhome and keeps your towed car's brake signal from overriding the turn signal sent by your motorhome.

For your towed vehicle wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your vehicle's factory wiring without compromising it by protecting it from feedback. It also includes the Coiled connector and the trailer wiring connector for the front of your Jeep.

You may need a High-low adapter, so I have attached an article to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar part #RM-020 is designed to be used with a vehicle specific base plate kit. If you're just looking for something that can be bolted on yourself to the bumper or frame with no other parts then I recommend the Tow…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Either of the tow bars you mentioned would work well for flat towing your 2007 Jeep Wrangler that appears to have a Roadmaster base plate kit installed on it. I would recommend the Stowmaster part #RM-501 as it has telescoping arms that will make…

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Answer 4

I have attached an image that details the installation process for the Replacement Bumper Bracket Kit #40602 referenced in your question. This bracket kit is designed for use with the Tow Ready #63180 Adjustable Tow Bar along with a couple older…

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Answer 5

Tow Ready states that the speed rating for the Tow Ready tow bar part #63180 is 45 mph. If you go faster than that the inertia of the vehicle can compromise the tow bar in the event of an emergency stop or turn. Since most modern vehicles don't…

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Answer 6

I have a solution for you, however, I would not recommend mounting a tow bar directly to a bumper on a Jeep, whether it is OEM or an aftermarket bumper. Jeep does not recommend towing the Wrangler with the OEM bumper because it was not designed to…

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Answer 7

The Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates, #DM9511008-BX comes with needed safety cables so that is three of the 5 primary items needed to flat tow your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. To attach this tow bar to D-rings on your…

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Answer 8

Towing your Jeep Wrangler TJ behind your motorhome requires a tow bar, a kit to connect the tow bar to the Jeep, a lighting solution, and a braking system. You also may need a way to maintain the Jeep's battery while towing and a high-low adapter…

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Answer 9

The best option for flat towing your Wrangler is to install a set of base plates like the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit #RM-521424-4. These base plates were designed to fit a 2002 Jeep Wrangler with double-tube style bumpers. They bolt directly to…

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Answer 10

You will be able to use this RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar #RM-020 to flat tow your 2000 Jeep Wrangler, but first you will need a base plate kit. I attached a page that has all of the different base plate kits available for your vehicle that are…

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Answer 11

According to my research and what I read in an online copy of the owner's manual for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, your vehicle is capable of being flat towed without major modification. There are specific steps that must be followed…

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Answer 12

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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