Can 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Aftermarket Bumper be Flat Towed Behind an RV

Question:

i have a E-autogrilles part #51-0360 i want a tow base plate to be able to flat tow behind my motor home can i tow it from the two d-rings that or made to the bumper safely cant get no answer from e-autogrille no answer had a road master stowway 5000 but with this bumper the base plate wont work? HELP.

asked by: Larry B

Expert Reply:

Whether or not you can flat tow using the bumper on your Jeep is up to the bumper manufacturer. It sounds like you will need to keep pressing them for this information. You might ask to speak with an engineer or technical help person there.

From what I could find the D-rings that come with the bumper are rated for 4-3/4 tons so the mounts the D-rings are in would have to have at least the same rating. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited weighs a fraction of that so I do not foresee it being a problem.

What you can use then is use adapter # RM-035-1 if the D-ring mount ears are 1 inch thick and the holes are 7/8 or 1 inch in diameter. And if the D-ring mount ears are 3/4 inches thick you can use # RM-035.

But you would have to use a different tow bar because these adapters are only designed for use with Roadmaster tow bars that fit into a hitch receiver on the RV and not ones that couple to a ball like the Stowmaster. I recommend the Falcon 2, # RM-520. I also recommend safety cables # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting Jeep owners like the bulb and socket kit # RM-155. This kit bypasses the vehicle wiring so no cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring required. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

The battery on the Jeep needs to be disconnected to flat tow it (consult the owner's manual to confirm). You can do this automatically then the lighting is hooked up to the RV by using battery disconnect kit # RM-766.

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

The # RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.

Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.