What Parts are Necessary to Flat tow a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

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The rig weighs 4700 lbs, automatic transmission, 4wd we will tow with a 1996 29 Seabreeze motorhome. What type of towbar do. we need? What are the components?

asked by: Beate D

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There are going to be quite a few components necessary to flat tow your 2004 Jeep Wrangler, starting with the base plate kit. You will need to know the type of bumper you have in order to find the kit that will work for you. If your '04 Wrangler has a double tube bumper or u-channel bumper you would want Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-4, though this will not fit models with front leaf springs. Should your Wrangler have an off-road bumper with 1" D-Ring bumper mounts you would need Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars # RM-035-1, and if it has 3/4" D-Ring bumper mounts you'd need adapter # RM-035.

The next thing you will need is a tow bar, and I highly recommend using the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520, which has a 6,000 lb weight capacity, has a simple hook up with its self-aligning design and is compatible with the EZ4 base plate quick disconnect. You are also going to need safety chains, Roadmaster # RM-643, which are 68" coiled cables.

In order to have working lights on your Jeep there are a couple options. If you rarely plan to flat tow, you can simply use Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK and connect to the 4-flat connector of your 1996 Seabreeze. Otherwise, you'll want to wire your lighting with the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 to work your Jeep's lights in conjunction with your Seabreeze lights.

A supplemental braking system is now required in most states, and I strongly recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental System # SM99251, which is a one-time install that you'll never have to mess with again - no turning it on or reconnecting of any kind will be necessary. This system will apply the brakes on your Wrangler in proportion with the brakes on your Seabreeze for smooth braking that won't apply undue force to the frames of either vehicle. You would need the brake-lite relay # RM-88400 with this unless you used magnetic towing lights; in that case it would not be necessary.

Finally, it is likely you will need a high-low adapter to keep your Wrangler level with your tow vehicle. The adapter you need is going to depend on some measurements you'll need to take. I have added a link to a help article on high-low adapters which explains the measurements you'll need, as well as a link to our page with each of our adapters.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

A transmission lube pump would never be needed for a manual transmission vehicle. The vehicle would just need to be left in nuetral and you'd be good. I attached a help article on flat towing for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

I attached an exploded diagram that shows how the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part #RM-520 will bolt together. I also attached a set of installation instructions that should help you figure it all out as well.

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Answer 3

According to page 485 of the online version of the owners manual for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited the steps necessary to prepare the vehicle for flat towing behind a motor home are as follows: If equipped with an automatic transmission the…

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I recommend using the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit #RM-146-7, simply cut off your current 4-Way and rewire with the 6-Way to provide the charge line for your towed using the Battery Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25. The Kit allows up to 15…

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There is a difference between the tow bars you mentioned, as there is both a Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520 and a Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar #RM-522; and between the two, the much better option is the Falcon All Terrain,…

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I'm not 100 percent certain if you are asking what the rating is or stating what the rating is for a cable, but the bottom line is that the Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables #RM-643 are rated for 6,000 lbs each, but that does…

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Answer 7

To flat tow your Jeep Wrangler JK behind your motorhome, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. Depending on the year of your Wrangler, you may also need a Brake-Lite…

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Answer 8

When installing a supplemental brake system on your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you will need to add a brake relay kit. If no kit is used, you can have all kinds of unpredictable results. I recommend the Roadmaster Kit, part #RM-88400. I have…

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Answer 9

To keep a maintenance charge on the battery I recommend using a harness such as #BX88206 with the tow bar wiring you will be using so that you can run a wire from the connector at the front of the toad to its battery. There are a couple of ways to do…

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Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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