Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Backcountry with Call of Duty Bumper
Question:
Hello, I am trying to flat tow a new 2016 Jeep unlimited backcountry. The backcountry has a unique bumper with two tow hooks at the bottom of the bumper that are basically eyelits. I have a picture on my phone and could send it to one of your phones. I am trying to find a tow bar that could hook to the eyelits and of course my motorhome. Blue ox said they didnt have anything that would work and I would still need a base plate It seems so obvious that i just need a U of some kind with a pin and it would work. Any suggestions?
asked by: Brad C
Expert Reply:
According to Blue Ox the 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Backcountry Bumper is the same as the Call of Duty Bumper. Which makes the # BX1133 base plate kit a perfect fit.
A great tow bar for this base plate kit is the Avail Tow Bar # BX7420. This tow bar will include the safety cables already and provide you with a improved turning radius offers better maneuverability for a safer, smoother ride.
Some other items to consider when flat towing are:
a Breaking system like # SM99251
a Wiring Kit for your Jeep # RM-152
a 6-way round vehicle end connector # PK12720
and possibly a High/low adapter, I have added a link of all our high/low adapters
There is some other important information on recreational towing in the vehicle's owners manual that is a good idea for you to check out under recreational towing and starting and operating.
I have linked all the above mentioned parts as well as some installation videos and Help Articles on flat towing for your convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Plastic Trailer Wiring Socket w/ Rubber Boot - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- Plug Only
- 6 Round
- Pollak
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Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - 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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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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