Does The Rampage Rock Rage Bumper Have Add-On D-Rings And What Is Needed To Flat Tow A 1999 Jeep TJ

Question:

does this bumper have an option for D-rings? what is required to flat tow my 1999 jeep tj behind my motor home with air brakes? Thanks

asked by: Joe C

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Rampage Rock Rage Front Bumper for Jeep # RA97801 doesn't have a D-ring add-on option so you'd have to have a qualified fabricator weld D-rings in to the bumper if you wanted them. You'd also need to have that fabricator ensure that the bumper is properly secured enough to the frame to be able to tow from the D-rings.

If you end up being able to tow from the D-rings then you'll want either the Roadmaster # RM-035 (3/4" thick D-rings) or RM-035-1 (1" thick D-rings) and a Roadmaster branded tow bar like the Falcon # RM-522.

If you can't and you stick with a double-tube or factory bumper then you would need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-5 and could use a tow bar like the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables and an adjustable head to help keep it level between the motorhome and Jeep.

To transfer the motorhome's traffic signals through to the Jeep tail lights I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267.

Since your motorhome has air brakes you'll want the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243. You will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn. The brake light switch wire for your Jeep is white/tan colored.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Joe C.

3/8/2024

KEVIN, THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED. I HAVE ORDERED THE TOW BAR AND BASE PLATE YOU SUGESTED. I AM READY TO ORDER THE DEMCO AIR FORCE ONE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR MY JEEP. OUR MOTOR HOME HAS THE AIR BRAKE LINE ALREADY INSTALLED WITH A QUICK CONNECT ON THE AIR LINE NEAR THE RECEIVER. CAN I ORDER JUST THE PARTS FOR THE JEEP? IF AVAILABLE, WHAT DO I NEED TO ORDER? THANKS, JOE

Kevin C.

3/12/2024

@JoeC There are different versions of the Air Force One kit depending on the model of the motorhome that would allow you to use the factory air fitting. What is the year/make/model of your motorhome?

Joseph C.

3/13/2024

@KevinC , Our RV is a 2009 Gulf Stream, Tour Master. The chassis is a 2008 Freightliner XC raised frame.

Kevin C.

3/14/2024

@JosephC Newer Freightliner chassis' will come with Brake Sync and allow you to use the # DM23MV instead of the standard Air Force One kit # SM99243. With yours being a 2008 you likely have some other type of aftermarket connection and would need to do a bit of investigating to determine what you currently have in order to pick out the correct kit. If you want to send some pictures of the air inlet and trace the line from it back to where it ties into the air lines/compressor then I could try identifying it. You might just luck out and already have the motorhome side of the AFO already installed.