Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Question:
Front receiver hitch and tow bar for a 2011 Jeep wrangler. Ive got a Draw-tite receiver hitch, 65069, on the front of my Rubicon and now I need to add a tow bar so I can tow it behind my truck on occasion. What are my options for adding tow bar mounting plates while keeping the front receiver hitch? Id be willing to buy another receiver hitch with the tow bar plates already welded on if that is an option. Thanks
asked by: William S
Expert Reply:
While there are parts that will allow you to flat tow your 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, unfortunately there is no way to do it with a front-mounted hitch like your Draw-Tite # 65069 because it will not give your Jeep the needed support while being towed.
The most economical option is the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms # C19745 which comes with universal bumper brackets that do need to mount to a flat metal section of your bumper and will almost certainly require modification to your bumper.
The best way to do this is use a compatible base plate kit that will allow you to attach a tow bar, and there are going to be a number of other parts you will need in order to safely flat tow. The parts you'll need to flat tow your 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a standard front bumper are:
- Base Plate Kit: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519292
- Tow Bar: Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511013
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect # RM-766
- Supplemental Braking System: SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
I have added links to video reviews and installs as well as written instructions of these parts for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- CURT
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Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Demco
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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 Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- 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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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
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