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Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Behind an RV with Falcon 5250 Tow Bar  

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I have roadmaster falcon 5250 with crossbar- need baseplate, wireing for brakes and turn signals, coil from jeep to motorhome and tow defender protective screening

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For your 2017 Jeep Wrangler and Falcon 5250 tow bar you can use base plates # RM-521448-4. This is assuming you have the standard factory front bumper. If you have a different bumper let me know. For a Tow Defender screen use # RM-4700.

You will also need safety cables such as # RM-643 if you don't already have some. For lighting a popular option for Jeep owners is the 4-diode kit # RM-154. I have included a link to a video showing example installation for you.

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

The # RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.

Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.

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