Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2018 Jeep Wrangler with Standard Bumper  

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For your 2018 Jeep Wrangler with the factory front bumper we have base plate kits with removable arms like the Roadmaster EZ4 part # RM-521448-4 which would fit and work well, but none with fixed arms. The fixed arm kits aren't seen much on newer vehicles as that's an older design that Roadmaster is getting away from since most people much prefer the removable arm setups. The removable arm setups are preferred because when not flat towing the front of the vehicle won't have two arms hanging off the bumper.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies 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.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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