Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Question:
I have 1997 Jeep TJ which I want to tow behind my RV. Looking for a braking system, wiring kit for lights and misc part to be legal.
asked by: Tom D
Helpful Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 1997 Jeep Wrangler you'll need a tow bar, base plates, trailer wiring harness, safety cables, and supplemental braking system. If you already have some of these that's great but I will attach a list below with each.
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part # e98946
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar part # e34ZR
Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System part # TR118821
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-88400
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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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- etrailer
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