Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Hard Rock Edition  

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Your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited likely weighs approximatley 4,500 pounds. Even if you've made some modifications to increase that a 6,000 pound tow bar is going to be enough.

I personally like the Demco tow bars because of the independant arms that make it easier to hook up to the base plates on your Jeep. The Commander # DM9511012 is rated up to 6,000 pounds but if you'd like some wiggle room you can go with the Dominator # DM9511008 for 7,500 pounds or the Excali-Bar III # DM9511013 for 10,500 pounds. All of them also include the safety cables.

Most people prefer a tow bar that installs into the hitch receiver because it can be left installed and just folded up when you're not using it. A coupler style will be stored on the Jeep or removed completely and stored somewhere else which a lot of people don't like.

Base plate kit # DM9518320 fits your Hard Rock Edition and pairs up to the Demco tow bars.

To power your Jeep's lights while towing it you can use the Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-15267. You'll also need a Brake Light Relay # RM-88400 to prevent the Jeep's brake signals from overriding the turn signals of your RV. I've attached install videos of both of these for you.

Most states require a supplemental braking system in vehicels being flat towed. The easiest system we carry to use is the Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. The installation is more involved than some other systems but after that you just flip a switch when you're ready to tow.

Finally, you'll likely need a high-low adapter. This will keep your tow bar level with the connection on your Jeep. I've linked our selection so you can choose the correct adapter. There's also a help article to help you determine the correct rise or drop that you need. As well as some other articles that may be helpful to you.

expert reply by: Charles S

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