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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
  • While there are parts that will allow you to flat tow your 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, unfortunately there is no way to do it with a front-mounted hitch like your Draw-Tite # 65069 because it will not give your Jeep the needed support while being towed. The most economical option is the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms # C19745 which comes with universal bumper brackets that do need to mount to a flat metal section of your bumper and will almost certainly require modification...
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  • Parts Needed To Install Trailer Brake Controller On 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited With Factory 4-Way
  • The Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 will allow you to connect to the 4-way flat connector on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. It provides the wiring needed to install a charge line and Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR. I prefer the Redarc in the small compartment of your Jeep as you will be able to mount the small control knob where it is easy to reach and will not take up as much room on your dash as a larger Controller # 90195.
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  • What Else is Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  • To pair up with the Sterling All-Terrain, part # RM-576, use the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit, part # RM-521448-5, as long as you have the standard factory bumper. This way you won't have to use any adapters. You do need different safety cables because the ones included with the Sterling don't fit the base plates. Instead use part # RM-643. You also need a wiring harness and braking system to tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Since the Sterling comes with a connector...
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  • Does Reese 63153 Cargo Carrying Tray Require an Anti-Rattle Device
  • An anti-rattle device isn't absolutely necessary for the Reese # 63153 cargo carrier, but using a locking hitch pin like # e98882 along with the # e99007 anti-rattle device would prevent the carrier from moving around in the hitch receiver. We also offer the # 63232 which combines a locking hitch pin with an anti-rattle hitch pin. I'll link to a video showing how this pin works. I've linked to a product demonstration video featuring the Reese # 63153 cargo carrying tray.
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  • Parts Needed to Install 4-Way and 7-Way Connectors on a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  • If you don't already have electrical connectors on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited then you will need to start off by installing a 4-Way connector like the T-One # 118416. This plugs in behind your tail lights and will give you the basic lighting functions for your trailer. One the T-One is installed you need to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This comes with all of the wiring and connectors you need to have a fully-functioning 7-way (and 4-Way) at the rear of your Jeep. If...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  • We have everything you need to be ready. Starting with the tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, part # RM-576. I like it because of the non-binding feature to make it easier to disconnect. It also includes safety cables, a 6-way wiring connector to go on the front of the Jeep, and the cable to connect the two vehicles. It also pairs well with the EZ5 base plate kit, part # RM-521453-5. The only catch is the Sterling's safety cable hooks will need to be connected...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Off-Road Bumper Using D-Rings
  • We do have adapters by Blue Ox that are designed to connect your Jeep's D-rings with a Blue Ox tow bar. The Adapter Lugs # BX88296 will fit a bumper that has 7/8 inch diameter lug pins. They are compatible with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380. I see your concern of the adapter lugs scratching the paint on your Jeep's bumper because it's likely going to happen. Unfortunately, with the metal on metal contact there isn't much that can be done other than to apply some paint to the affected...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4 Manual Behind Motorhome
  • We can help you with the items needed to equip your 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4 door 4x4 (with standard bumpers) for flat towing behind your motorhome. The linked overview article is a great place to start since it lists all the items needed along with the options available. Let's start with the base plates for the Rubicon. I suggest the Demco kit # DM9519292 for its clean appearance. Installation is shown in the linked video. For a tow bar I recommend the Demco Commander II...
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  • Does the Vision X Vortex Headlight Conversion Kit Require an Anti-Flicker Harness
  • I can appreciate where you're coming from with this question since I experienced this issue when installing similar LED headlights in my JKU, which was remedied by installing an anti-flicker harness in-line. I reached out to Vision X and they informed me that the Vortex Headlight Conversion Kit # XIL-7RDKIT actually come with the anti-flicker harness built into the lights, so there are no additional parts needed to install and no need to worry about your new LED lights flickering. These...
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  • Equipment Needed for Flat Towing 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Behind Motorhome
  • According to my research and what I read in an online copy of the owner's manual for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, your vehicle is capable of being flat towed without major modification. There are specific steps that must be followed addressed in the owner's manual and you'll need to follow them exactly to avoid damaging your Jeep. To complete your towing system, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring solution to operate the taillights of the Jeep as it's being...
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  • Part Needed to Convert 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited from 4-Pole Flat to 7-Way Trailer Socket
  • If you already have a working 4-pole flat trailer connector on your 2011 Wrangler Unlimited you can easily convert this connector's lighting signals into the round RV-style 7-way format. You will use part # 37185 from Hopkins, which is a combination 4-pole and 7-way in one unit. This lets you retain both connector formats on your Jeep. This Hopkins part includes a metal mounting bracket, installation hardware and connectors to allow you to make additional circuit connections on the 7-way...
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  • Can I Use 65" Long Crossbars on my Rhino Rack Backbone System on 2013 Jeep JKU Hardtop
  • I recommend just swapping out to some longer bars like the 65" long # RRVA165B-2, which will work with the # RRRLT600 legs and the Backbone system # RRRJKB1. You could reasonably use any Rhino Rack vortex aero crossbars on this setup as long as they were long enough. There is also a 71" long bar with the # RRVA180B-2.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the Even Brake System # RM-9400
  • The parts needed to flat tow your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited include a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Since you have D-Rings on your front bumper you will need an adapter like part # RM-035 or part # RM-035-1 for 3/4" or 1" thick D-Rings respectively. These allow you to then use a tow bar like the recommended Falcon All Terrain # RM-522 that features a non-binding design and safety cables...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver to fit a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversary Ediiton
  • I'm fairly certain the 75th Anniversary edition of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited uses the same rear bumper as the Rubicon model. If I'm wrong about this let me know and send me a picture of your rear bumper if you can. This way I can make a correct recommendation. If I'm correct then we have two hitch receivers that actually fit your Jeep even if our site says they only fit the "Standard Rear Bumper" Curt receivers # 13432 as well as the Draw-Tite # DT78MR all fit for you. I've confirmed...
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  • Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations for 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK
  • To flat tow your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK, you'll need base plates, safety cables, a tow bar, a taillight wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and perhaps a high/low adapter. The exact base plate kit you need will vary on the sub model and the front bumper your JK is equipped with. Assuming you have the standard factory bumper and your JK isn't a Hard Rock or 75th anniversary model, you'd use the # BX1126 Blue Ox base plate. If you have a bumper other than the standard...
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way Wiring to 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
  • The first thing you will need for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport is a 4-way. I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118786 since it is the most reliable. This will plug in behind your tail lights and provide you with a 4-way for your trailer's signal lights. Once you have installed the 4-way you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This comes with the adapter, wiring, and everything else required to upgrade your 4-way to a 7-way....
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  • Parts Needed to Power the Blue Ox Patriot & Not Drain Battery in a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  • The great thing about supplemental braking systems is that they're not vehicle specific, so you can really use whatever you'd like that matches your needs. The Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR is a good choice to provide you with proportional braking compared to the amount of brakes being applied in the coach. The Patriot II is fully compatible with your 2014 Jeep Wrangler, but you will be required to install an additional 12v power supply that is tied into the tow bar wiring-which is described...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Behind a Pickup Truck
  • For a complete flat towing setup for your 2012 Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited 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. Although there aren't any kits that have all of these components in one spot I will list out what you need on this answer page. Just be sure that your pickup is able to tow the weight of your Jeep. If you have the standard factory bumper on your JKU then I recommend the Demco...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Altitude
  • I'm happy to help you locate the parts you need, which will consist of base plates, a compatible tow bar, tow bar wiring, safety cables, supplemental braking and possibly a high/low adapter. When it comes to installation we've put together a helpful resource that can be used to locate RV shops in your area if you'd rather have someone else complete the work; you'll want to look on the product pages below the installation and review videos where there's a link you can use to locate these...
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  • Wiring for Tekonsha Prodigy P3 on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU
  • There isn't a correct custom cable for your Jeep Wrangler JKU, that is because the JKU's don't have the connectors under the dash like the JLU's. That being said, you can still get your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 up and running by hardwiring (splicing) it in. You would do this by running the black wire from the controller out to the positive side of your battery, the white wire from the controller out to the negative side of your battery, the blue wire needs to be run from the controller...
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