Can Roadmaster Base Plate Kit for 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Be Used with Duncan Towmatic II Tow Bar
Question:
I just got a 2018 2 door Jeep JL Rubicon with plastic front bumper- can I use this base plate with my older Duncan Towmatic II towbar? Do I need adapters?
asked by: Bryan L
Expert Reply:
You can use the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # RM-521453-4 that fits your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler with your Duncan Towmatic II tow bar but you do have to use an adapter # RM-038.
For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar, and EazAligner 2000 Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Base Plates
- Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Tow Bar
- Adapters
- Duncan to Roadmaster
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Falcon 2
- Falcon All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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