Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Behind Newmar Bay Star Class A Motorhome

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Im considering a Blue Ox system to flat tow my 2016 Jeep Rubicon 2 dr wrangler. What Blue Ox system do you recommend. Ill be towing it with a 2016 Newmar Bay Star. Do you carry the plate that goes on to the Jeep? I have read it takes a different one for the Rubicon. Thank You...

asked by: Roger H

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Expert Reply:

We can help you get your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon ready for flat towing behind your Newmar Bay Star class A motorhome. Safe and legal flat towing requires a few items, all of which are detailed in the linked article. Our installers really like Blue Ox products so you're already off to a good start.

Starting with base plates for your Rubicon, if you have the standard factory bumper (with no winches or guards) then I suggest the Blue Ox # BX1126, or if you have the Rubicon Hard Rock edition the # BX1134. You can use their Alpha tow bar # BX7380 which includes the required safety cables. For a wiring/lighting kit I suggest the Hopkins custom harness # HM56200 since it does not require you to cut into your new Jeep's wiring; installation is plug-n-play. If you want a totally non-invasive install then magnetic lights are the way to go, part # RM-2120.

The Jeep also requires a braking system. The easiest set-up and operation come from Blue Ox's portable and wireless Patriot system, part # BLU37TR, with which you'll use 12V outlet kit # RM-9332. Finally, you may need a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar near level when connected to the MH and toad. I linked our main page for these adapters as well as an article to help you select the right one for your vehicles.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use Blue Ox Base Plates #BX1134 with the winch on your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock Edition. The winch is in the middle of the bumper on this vehicle and the base plates mount to the outside frame so there will be no interference…

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Answer 2

What you need for your 2014 Wrangler Rubicon with the 10th Anniversary bumper is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1134. The #BX1126 will not fit. See the picture below where the #BX1134 is installed on another Wrangler with the same bumper.

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Answer 3

In order to flat-tow your 2013 Jeep Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition on your Forest River 2250LE, you need a base plate, a tow bar, a tow braking system, safety cables, and vehicle tow wiring. I recommend the following setup: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit…

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Answer 4

For your 2017 Jeep Wrangler with the Willy's Edition trim package, providing you have the standard front bumper, I recommend the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, #e98949. While not a Blue Ox base plate kit such as the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit,…

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Answer 5

The Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar you have #RM-520 can connect to the etrailer base plate kit part #e98949 you have but you do need an adapter as the connection cannot be made directly. So what you'll need in addition to what you have is the part…

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Answer 6

Looking at the pictures of the Blue Ox base plate kit part #BX1134 installed compared to the bumper pictures you sent in of your 2016 Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon with the Smittybilt Gen 1 bumper this base plate kit would fit.

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Answer 7

While there is not a way to attach a tow bar to any of the front bumpers for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you can add a baseplate kit that would allow a tow bar to hook up while still being compatible with your Rampage Mass Articulation Front…

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Answer 8

Blue Ox does make incredibly nice flat towing setups. Their base plates are high quality and their tow bars like the Avail part #BX7420 are basically the nicest ones around. I would highly recommend going that route. For a base plate kit you will…

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Answer 9

The Curt base plate kit part #C33FR was designed for aftermarket bumpers whereas the part #C38FR was designed for factory bumpers so the #C33FR would be the kit to use with an aftermarket bumper like the Smittybilt you mentioned.

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Answer 10

We have a similar base plate kit that fits your 2007 Jeep Wrangler with the ARB Stubby bumper with the Blue Ox #BX1134 but neither of the Curt kits you mentioned have been confirmed as a fit. This would work great with the Blue Ox base plate kit…

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Answer 11

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 12

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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