Safety Cables to Flat Tow a Jeep Liberty Behind an RV

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We had a safety cable snap off from our tow setup. We are trying to replace them. We have a Falcon 2 tow system about 8 years old. We are not sure what length to buy. What we have measuring from just inside the hook, to other hook is like 68 or 68 inches. What length would you recommend? We are a 38 foot motor home towing a Jeep liberty. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Paula F

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The safety cables I recommend the most are # RM-643. They are coiled but stretch out to 68 inches. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. If you want to go longer I recommend # RM-653. These are 80 inches long.

expert reply by: Michael H

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What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, #42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed. There are a few options for lighting…

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