Will High-Low Adapter with Large Rise Affect Hitch Capacity
Question:
Looking at flat towing our 2011 Wrangler with the D-ring bumper. Youve provided a good list of parts for this configuration however, due to the height differential between the RV hitch at 15 and the Jeep D-rings at 28, we would need to use a minimum 10inch rise adapter. Our RV hitch is rated at 5000lbs. Im concerned that using an adapter with this much offset might induce too much torque on the RV hitch. If so, I would need to go the base-plate option instead to lower the Jeep attach points. Is this a valid concern, or am I just overthinking it?
asked by: Scott B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Using the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter # RM-048-10 to get you within the tow bar's Safe Zone (3 inches above or below level) is absolutely fine. The 10-1/4 inch rise that this adapter provides will not negatively affect the capacity of your RV's hitch or any other component of your flat tow setup. It is designed to be used in this application and will work perfectly.
I have attached a short video review of this high-low adapter that you can also check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - 2" Hitches - 10-1/4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Tow Bar To Attach To Warn Elite Bumper On A 2014 Jeep Wrangler
- Article: Flat Towing Package for 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and JL Unlimited
- Q&A: Can a Jeep Wrangler be Flat Towed by the Front Bumper
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: Flat Towing Package for 1998-2006 Jeep Wrangler
- Q&A: Clevis Inner Diameter for the Demco Tow Bar Adapter for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Article: Roadmaster Vehicle Specific Base Plates
- Article: Must-Have Flat Towing Components
- Article: Best Vehicles to Flat Tow Behind an RV
- Q&A: Overall Width Of The Roadmaster D-Ring Adapter # RM-035-1
- Q&A: Replacement Safety Pins for Roadmaster Jeep D-Rings
- Q&A: Are Safety Pins Included With Flat Towing Equipment
- Q&A: Should You Have Side-To-Side Play With Roadmaster D-Ring Mount Adapters
- Article: Tow Bar Wiring: Which Wiring Kit is for You?