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  • Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK
  • To use the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 to flat tow your 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler you'll need to use a Roadmaster crossbar-style base plate like the # RM-521448-4 to connect to. This base plate is only compatible with a standard factory bumper so if you have a different style bumper let me know and I can find the compatible fit. The RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000lbs # RM-643 are a great choice for safety cables, and are my most recommended choice for vehicle's...
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  • How To Use a Tow Bar With a Poison Spyder/Smittybilt Front Bumper on a 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler
  • I do have an option for you but the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521448-5 is designed to be used with the factory front bumper on a 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler only. Unfortunately, Roadmaster does not test this base plate kit with aftermarket bumpers so there would be no way to confirm fit on the brands you mentioned (Poison Spyder/Smittybilt). I took a look at both the Smittybilt 76744 SRC Carbine Front Bumper and the Poison Spyder 17-59-010DBP1 Brawler Lite Front Bumper....
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  • Thule Roof Rack For for 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler Hard Top
  • Thule has changed the way their roof racks mount to vehicles in recent years, which means that older square bars are no longer able to mount with the current systems that Thule has available; this means that in order to mount a roof rack to your 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler hard top you will need to get new crossbars. All of the current Thule bars will mount to your Jeep with the same feet, so you can choose to continue using square bars or upgrade to the quieter aero-shaped bars. The parts...
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  • Recommended Baseplate For A 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK With A Blue Ox Aventa Tow Bar
  • To connect to a Blue Ox Aventa tow bar you would need to use a Blue Ox baseplate like the # BX1126, as long as your 2018 Jeep Wrangler has a factory bumper. If you haven't gotten the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations for you: Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This kit will have everything you need to display your motorhome's traffic signals through the tail lights on your Wrangler. Braking...
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  • Does the Hopkins Tow Bar Wiring Kit # HM56200 Fit 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK
  • We had the chance to install the Hopkins tow bar wiring kit part # HM56200 on a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK like yours (see attached install video) so we do know this kit fits your vehicle. If yours had it's converter box short out and fail then you'd need to replace the entire kit. At this time we don't have a way to replace just the box.
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  • Fit of Roadmaster 1444-1 Base Plates With Stowmaster Tow Bar 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  • According to Roadmaster, your Stowmaster Tow Bar is indeed compatible with the # 1444-1 tow bar. In addition to the tow bar and base plates, you'll also need a wiring solution, a braking system and possible a hi-low adapter. For wiring, I'd recommend the Roadmaster # RM-15267 wiring kit. Once installed, the kit is easy to use and the durable flexible umbilical is coiled to prevent dragging. For a braking system, you can't go wrong with the # SM99243 SMI Air Force One supplemental braking...
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  • Can the Curt Clamp-On 3 Bike Rack # C18013 be Installed on a Tow Bar
  • While the Curt Clamp-On 3 Bike Rack # C18013 only requires 1-1/2" or space on the shank for it to fit (so it will fit your Excali-Bar III # DM9511013) I am not sure about your bikes being able to fit in-between your motorhome and Jeep. The first cradle of the Curt bike rack only sits a few inches in front of the vertical arms of the rack so I would try mocking up your flat towing setup to see if you will have proper turning clearance with 3 bikes (if that's how many you plan on carrying). Another...
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  • Can I Install Both a Flat Towing Wiring Harness and a 4-Way Connector on a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK?
  • Yes, so long as you don't try to use both of them at the same time. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C55124 will work as a 4-flat connector and plugs into your Jeep's existing wiring. If you try to flat tow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK with say a bike rack on the back or a cargo carrier that has lights on it then the 4-flat connector will not work, only the Hopkins item # HM56200. The Curt item # C55124 is confirmed to fit the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK's without the towing...
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  • Fender Flares and Side Marker Lights for 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler
  • While there is an option for front fender flares that you can add side marker lights to on your 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler, the Rampage Trail Fender Flares for Jeep - Steel - Front and Rear # RA867981 have a flat lip, so they can't have side marker lights attached to the sides as there isn't a place to mount the lights on the side of the flares. For front and rear fender flares and marker lights that fit your Jeep you would need the following: - Aries Front Fender Flares for Jeep # AA1500201 -...
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  • Will CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly Fit Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System
  • The CE Smith Trailer Idler Hub Assembly # CE13611 will fit any of the Timbren Axle-Less systems as long as they use the same # L68149 inner and # L44649 outer bearing combination. This combination is typically found on 3,500 lb axles. This means they will fit the # ASR1THDS02 you were looking at, but not the # ASR35HDS02 or the # TASR5200S03. All of the 2,200 lb systems use this bearing combination, and any of the 3,500 lb systems that are not the heavy-duty model. I have attached a link...
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  • Recommended Baseplate For A 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK With A Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • For your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and Blue Ox Aventa II tow bar you'll need the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1134. To go along with your tow bar I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Safety Cables # RM-643. The coiled design of these cables will help prevent them from dragging on the ground and being damaged. If you don't have the rest of your flat tow setup then I have the following recommendations: Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode...
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  • Adapter For Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar to Demco Tabless Base Plates
  • We do have an adapter for your Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar # RM-676 to attach to your Demco tabless base plates, and what you need is the following part number: - Roadmaster Blackhawk All-Terrain, Sterling, or Nighthawk Tow Bar to Demco Base Plate Adapter # RM-034-5
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  • Does Door Kit Need to Be Installed on 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler for Aries ActionTrac Running Boards
  • Yes, if you plan on installing the Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards # AA73DQ and removing the doors at all from your 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler then you need to install the Door Delete Kit # AA3020000. You'll connect the tee wiring that goes to these push buttons when you remove the doors, and the disconnect the tees for the push buttons when you reinstall the doors so everything functions normally when you open and close the doors.
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  • Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack Options For Fat Bikes With 4 Wide Tires
  • That is correct; the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches # S94FR can fit up to 3" wide tires or up to 5" wide tires when using Fat Tire Adapter # S64679. If you do not want to purchase wheel adapters separately then you could instead go with the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # C18085-FB. This can handle up to 4-7/8" wide tires and has a weight capacity of 45lbs per bike. If you have bikes weighing over 45lbs, such as...
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  • Demco Commander Tow Bar Compatible with Roadmaster DirectConnect Base Plate On 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler
  • Yes, the older Demco Commander tow bar 951010 (replaced by Commander II part # DM9511012) can be used with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part # RM-521448-5 with the Demco adapter part # DM9523032. If you have the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # RM-521448-4 you will need the adapter part # DM9523001. If you do not already have the Roadmaster base plate on the Jeep, you can use a Demco base plate without an adapter with the Commander tow bar....
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  • Will 9.5K Superwinch Tiger Shark Electric Winch Fit Westin MAX Bull Bar with Winch Mounting Tray
  • Westin MAX Bull Bar with Winch Mounting Tray # 46-43635-23635 is compatible with 8K to 12K electric winches so it will work with the Superwinch Tiger Shark # SW1595200 rated at 9,500 pounds.
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  • Choosing the Best Kayak Carrier for 2 Kayaks on a 2018 JK Wrangler with Square Bars
  • If I understand your setup correctly, then you have the following roof rack system: Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System - part # THTB60 Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet - part # THKIT3101 Rapid Podium Feet for Thule Crossbars - part # TH460R Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - part # TH712500 (not sure about the length, but that doesn't matter much for this application) If this is not your setup, then let me know and I will adjust the recommendations below for you. If this is...
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  • Can the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Be Used with Hitch Extender On a 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler
  • Yes, the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE part # HLY84FR can be used with an extender for which I recommend the Curt Hitch Extender part # C45791 but this will reduce the weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50%. That said, the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE may work on your 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler without an extender depending on tire size and hitch combo. The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE requires no more than 7-1/2" from the face of the trailer hitch out to the rear edge of the spare...
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  • Recommended Tire Cover for 2018 Jeep Wrangler
  • The 255/75R17 tire on your 2018 Jeep Wrangler is 32 inches in diameter like you were told and a great fit for your spare tire would be the Rampage Spare Tire Cover # RA773215. The cover has a cord which will allow you to ensure a tight fit, is UV resistant and black in color. I've added links to a pair of video reviews for you to take a look at on this product as well.
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  • Is The Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar Compatible With The EZ5 Baseplate On A 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler
  • For your 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521448-5 and the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 8K Item # RM-576 do work together however, the crossbar, cross bar brackets and safety cables will not be used. The tow bar connects directly to the removable arms on the base plate. You also need the Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs Item # RM-645 to replace...
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