Recommendation For Flat Towing A 2017 Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited
Question:
Can you recommend a aftermarket front bumper or should I buy a baseplate? Vehicle is a 2017 Jeep jk Rubicon unlimited. The problem with placing a baseplate is the skid plate overlaps preventing it to down.
asked by: Raymond D
Expert Reply:
I can only recommend using a Baseplate # 1444-3 on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. We do not carry any bumpers which are rated for flat towing and as I see manufacturers of those front bumpers typically change their minds on if their bumper is registered safe for flat towing it makes me hesitant to recommend one. I have included a installation video below which shows this being installed on a similar Wrangler with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-676.
You may need a high-low adapter to keep the tow bar within 3" of level from your tow vehicle to the front of your Jeep. We have these in the following sizes.
4" Rise/Drop # RM-048-4
6" Rise/Drop # RM-048-6
8" Rise/Drop # RM-048-8
10-1/4" Rise/Drop # RM-048-10
The Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2 and Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 will provide you with the electrical components you will need. This way you can wire the tail lights to run off your tow vehicles trailer connector and a charge line to prevent a supplemental braking system from draining your battery.
The Demco Air Force One # DM26VR for air brakes and the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO # DM86VR for hydraulic brakes are our best braking systems. You will need to match the kit with the brakes on your tow vehicle.
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - 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 Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - 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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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - 2" Hitches - 10-1/4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 4 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 8" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- 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 Accessory Kit for Nighthawk and Sterling Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Sterling All Terrain
- Nighthawk All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
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