Recommended Base Plates and Wiring to Flat Tow a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hard Rock Edition
Question:
I already have a Falcon 2 tow bar but I need to purchase the flat tow bracket for my 2016 jeep Rubicon hard rock unlimited and turn signal and brake light wire harness. Can you tel me what parts I need?
asked by: Yuri P
Expert Reply:
For baseplates on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1444-1 will work great with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520. You can also use the safety cables # RM-643 and the installation of the base plates calls for Locktite # LT37420.
For a wiring kit, the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil # RM-15267 is confirmed to work on your Jeep. It includes all the wiring, connectors, and diodes you'll need. It also comes with the 7-wire to 6-wire cord to connect the Jeep to your RV.
If you don't already have one you may also be interested in a supplemental braking system. Many states require the use of a braking system when flat towing. I recommend Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 because of how easy it is to use. The installation is more involved than some other systems but after that you just flip a switch when you're ready to tow.
Finally, to prevent your Jeep's brake signal from overriding the RV's turn signals you'll want the Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400. This allows the signal lights on the Jeep to flash in tandem with the RV's lights even when the brake pedal is being pressed.
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