Will Odometer Run When Flat Towing a 2016 Jeep Wrangler
Question:
if i connect a 2016 jeep wrangler for flat tow ,behind a motor home does the odometer register miles towed?
asked by: Steven M
Expert Reply:
As long as you follow the owner's manual for setting up your 2016 Jeep Wrangler then you won't see a change in the odometer after you flat tow. If you do see a change then you probably didn't set it up right.
For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components I have the etrailer preferred options listed below and I will also have our helpful article on flat towing information for a 2007-2018 JK Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited linked for you to check out.
etrailer Preferred Flat Tow Parts:
Roadmaster Base Plate Kit - # RM-521448-5
Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar - # RM-676
Custom Tail Light Wiring - # HM56200
Brake Kit - for Hydraulic Brakes # SM99251 OR for Air Brakes # SM99243
Tow Bar Cover - # RM-055-3
Brake-Lite Relay Kit - # RM-88400
Tow Defender - # RM-4750
High-Low Adapter - See attached article
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Covers and Storage
- Tow Bar Cover
- Sterling
- Eagle
- Falcon
- Blackhawk
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Vehicle Guards
- Protective Screening
- Tow Defender
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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