Recommended Flat Towing System for 2016 Wrangler JK 2 Door

Question:

Thanks Jason, exactly what I was looking for. A quick question, I know you sell hitch receiver locking pins, but do you also sell locking pins that fit the roadmaster clevis side?

asked by: Weldon A

Helpful Expert Reply:

I'm happy to help get you everything you need for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK to flat tow it. You have done your homework so my recommendations will be in line.

I recommend the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521448-4 you suggested which will utilize the crossbar of the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-576. This is a great combination with the tow bar also having the wiring cord and the safety cables integrated.

Then you will use the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56200 which will plug directly into your factory wiring and then you'll just cut the 4-way and add it to the back of the 6-way connector that came with your tow bar. I've attached a diagram to help with positioning and the attached video shows this as well. I also recommend using the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 to keep your Jeep battery maintained while towing.

For your supplemental braking, the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251 is the best on the market. It is easy to use and literally only requires a flip of a switch to transfer from driving mode to flat tow mode. No additional adjustments are required.

The final thing you will need is a high-low adapter, but you will need to measure to get the correct fit. I've linked a page to all you options and an article to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Weldon

4/11/2019

Thanks Jason, exactly what I was looking for. A quick question, I know you sell hitch receiver locking pins, but do you also sell locking pins that fit the roadmaster clevis side?

Jason S.

4/11/2019

We do have a combination of hitch lock and padlocks for that application. It is the Roadmaster Lock Set - Hitch Lock and 2 Quick-Disconnect Padlocks # RM-304. I've attached a video of this to assist.