Recommended Compatible Flat Towing Components For 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Question:
Will my Stowmaster 5000 tow bar fit the Roadmaster EZ4 base plate for a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
asked by: Rod
Expert Reply:
The Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs # RM-501 is compatible with the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521448-4 that are confirmed to fit your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I recommend using the Loctite Threadlocker # LT37420 for the installation of your base plates. I recommend using the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643 with this combination.
For your tow bar wiring, I recommend using the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 which will give you a coiled connecting cable as well as a 6-way trailer connector on the front of your Jeep. This will allow you to utilize more functions from your tow vehicle and will use diodes to utilize and yet protect your Jeep wiring for light functions.
For your supplemental braking, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This system is a very reliable system that applies the brakes in your Jeep at the same time and with the same amount of force as you brake in your tow vehicle. This system is our installation team's favorite because it is a system that only requires adjustment at install and then becomes a plug and play system. It utilized inertia sensors to help with deceleration and also senses when you apply the brakes. You will need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400 to keep your Jeep's brake signal from overriding the turn signal sent from your RV.
The last thing you will need is the correct height ball mount for your Stowmaster. I've attached an article to assist and linked the page to your ball mount options.
Products Referenced in This Question
Loctite Threadlocker 262 - High Strength - Up to 3/4" Nuts/Bolts - 0.20-Fl-Oz Tube
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Sealant
- Nut and Bolt Sealant
- 0.2 oz
- Loctite
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- 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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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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