Recommended Accessories to Flat Tow 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Sahara Behind a Motorhome

Question:

Can you flat tow a 2018 jeep wrangler JK Sahara. Its a automatic. And what all do I need parts wise. We have a Falcon 2 tow bar already

asked by: Lesa T

Expert Reply:

Your Wrangler is absolutely okay to flat tow behind a motorhome. In fact, it's one of the most popular vehicles used for that purpose!

You'll want to consult your owner's manual for the exact procedure but in a nutshell, you'll need to

-Place transmission in park
-If manual transmission, leave in gear (not neutral)
-Place transfer case in neutral
-Switch ignition key to ACC position
-NEVER tow vehicle in reverse. Severe damage to transfer case can result

The full procedure is outlined in the 'recreational towing' section of your owner's manual.

In addition to the Falcon 2 towbar you have, you'll also need base plates, safety cables if you don't already have them, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter.

Assuming you have the factory bumper, the base plate you need will depend on which JK you have and how it's equipped:

-2-DR or 4 DR JK Sahara w/ Metal skid plate, use # 1444-3
-2 DR or 4 DR JK Sahara w/ Plastic skid plate, use # RM-521448-5

For safety cables, use # RM-643. For a wiring harness, the # RM-15267 Roadmaster Diode System is definitely the most popular choice for Jeep owners. Once installed, you plug in the umbilical and you're done.

The best choice of braking system will depend on if you're planning on hanging onto the vehicle for awhile. If you are, then a permanently installed system like the Roadmaster Invisibrake, part # RM-8700. The installation is a little involved, but once installed it's always ready for use. If you only hang on to vehicles for a year or three, a portable system like the Roadmaster Even Brake, part # RM-9400 might be a better solution.

If the height of the base plate and the height of the hitch on the motorhome is different by more than 3 inches plus or minus, you'll also need a high/low adapter to put you within that range. I'll link you to our selection of adapters and some help articles that explain further about flat towing. I'll also link you to installation videos for the base plates, wiring and one of the brake systems I mentioned.