Recommended Baseplate For A 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited With A Sterling Tow Bar
Question:
I need the base plates to connect a 2012 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited with an older sterling aluminum tow bar 2001? with the cross bar. It was previously on a Toyota Camry
asked by: Clifford B
Expert Reply:
The crossbar for your older Sterling Tow Bar can be removed to utilize the Direct-Connect attachment points and connect to the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-5, which will fit your 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Just pull the pin and clip on each leg and release the crossbar from the tow bar.
Note: This baseplate was designed to fit a factory bumper, if you have something else let me know.
If you haven't already purchased all the other components to flat tow your Jeep then I have the following recommendations:
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-98146-7.
Since your Jeep has combined wiring you will need to install the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400 to prevent the brake signal from overriding the turn signal. Your brake light switch wire is white/brown.
Braking System: Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700. This braking system is a permanent install that will be ready to go any time you tow your Jeep. It provides a trickle charge to the vehicle battery if the running lights are turned on in the motorhome so that your battery doesn't drain.
Note: If you have a Diesel Pusher motorhome with a J-Brake you will need to use a different system like the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524.
The Brake Buddy # HM39524 comes with a remote that lets you see when the brakes are being applied and lets you adjust the brake settings. It also comes with a charge line kit to keep your battery charged while towing.
Safety Cables: RoadMaster 76" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables # RM-645-76. If the cables that came with your Sterling Tow Bar have seen better days then I recommend swapping to these. They'll slide right through the channels on the tow bar to prevent them from dragging on the ground.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 76" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 76 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- 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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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