Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2011 Jeep Wrangler with a 2012 Call of Duty MW3 Edition Bumper

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I have a 2011 Jeep Wrangler that I had the dealer install the Call of Duty MW3 Edition bumper on when I bought it new in 2012. it was on discount but I loved the CoD MW3 bumper, what can I say-I made a deal Do I need this base plate 1439-1 or the 1439-3? What is the difference? Can I use an adapter and use the D rings built into the bumper RM-035? I have already ordered and received the following: 1. Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes - Proportional - SM99243 2. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K - RM-676 3. Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154 4. A Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System Item # RM-766 5. A Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End - Item # PK11609 Before I install anything I want to make sure I have purchased all the right equipment.

asked by: JASON W

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So based on my research, the Call of Duty MW3 Edition bumper debuted with the 2012 model year, which is why there is no mention of fits for any base plates on a 2011 Jeep Wrangler with that bumper. Since the Jeeps are otherwise the same, it seems likely the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 1439-3 will work, but there is just no way to guarantee it.

The d-ring adapters you added may be a better option so long as your bumper is rated by the manufacturer for flat towing, and it has the right dimensions. The Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts # RM-035 will work if the shackles shown in your photo are 3/4" thick and have 7/8" or 1" diameter mounting holes.

The Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts # RM-035-1 will work if your shackles are 1" thick and have 7/8" or 1" diameter mounting holes. In terms of thickness, think of it as the width of the shackles - you would be measuring them at the very front like in the accompanying photo.

I can also confirm all the other parts that will work to flat tow your 2011 Jeep Wrangler:

- Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676
- Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154
- Pollak 6-Pole Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket # PK11609
- Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect # RM-766
- Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243

I have added links to video reviews, instructions and installs for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Yes, there is. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item #RM97RR will work with the Demco Excali-bar if you use the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Kit for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item #DM9523032.

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Answer 2

Yes, the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e86YR is a compatible fit for a 2016 Ford F-150 and the Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar #DM9511013 without requiring any adapters.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO #SM99251 is actually a universal supplemental braking system so it will be compatible with your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler. If you check out the attached installation video of this system on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler you can see that…

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Answer 6

There isn't a minimum or a maximum. The #RM-035 Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts doesn't use the D-rings themselves, they attach to the shackle mounts that the D-rings attach to. You'll also want to find the diameter of the pin hole.…

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Answer 7

The correct Curt Custom Base Plate Kit for a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is part #C33FR, not part #C38FR which is for other models with the standard factory bumper.

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Answer 8

The Sterling All Terrain tow bar, part #RM-576, will work with your current base plate kit. The only part they may not is the safety cables that are integrated into the tow bar. It depends exactly which base plate kit you have. Even if the tow…

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Answer 9

On GM vehicles of that vintage, the 12-V pin should be hot regardless of whether the ignition is on or not. If it isn't showing voltage even with the ignition on, you're almost certainly on the right track thinking it's a blown or…

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Answer 10

The bumper manufacturer would have to tell you whether or not the bumper can be used to flat tow your 2006 Jeep Wrangler. Assuming that it can then the capacity would presumably be the weight of the vehicle at the least. Since it is a bumper designed…

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Answer 11

To flat tow your 2021 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. Starting with the Base plate kit I recommend going with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit…

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Answer 12

The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, #RM-520 you refer to is a great option. I prefer the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights, #RM-676, it has a little heavier rating and has all the bells and whistles with it. You can use…

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