Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited With Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar

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We have a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited. I have a Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar. I need all the components to be able tow this vehicle with my 2020 Forester C class camper. I have been researching your web site but the parts I chose comes back saying this won’t fit my Jeep. Can you please provide a parts list for my application including options and availability.

asked by: Larry B

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There are a bunch of parts needed to flat tow your 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited so I can understand it can get a little confusing, but I'll make a list for you of the parts that you need to tow it with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520.

I will assume you have the standard factory bumper on your '17 Wrangler JK Unlimited, as you did not specify otherwise:

- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-5
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
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- For a motorhome with air brakes: Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243

If you don't have one I do recommend the RoadMaster Release Tool for Motor Home Mounted Tow Bars # RM-066 to make it much easier to release your Falcon 2 tow bar. Additionally, you may also need a high-low adapter such as # RM-070 in order to keep your tow bar level, and I've added a link to a help article which shows you how to determine if you need an adapter, as well as a link to our selection of adapters.

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates are great because they have removable tabs which means your Jeep is going to keep its clean look when you aren't flat towing. I have added a photo showing these base plates installed on a 2017 Wrangler Unlimited.

The Flexo-Coil wiring kit is designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback to keep your Jeep's electrical system safe, and both the Stay-IN-Play DUO and Air Force One are strongly recommended because they are one-time installs which will never require any type of removal or reactivation, and give you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. This results in much smoother braking than most systems which send out a pre-set amount of braking power and thus are more rigid.

I have added links to video reviews and installs on a '17 Wrangler Unlimited for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

When towing a vehicle, like your 2012 Honda CR-V, you need to make sure that the tow bar isn't 3" higher or lower than the center of your motorhome receiver. If your tow bar won't be within this range naturally you can actually use a tow…

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Answer 2

Sounds like what you are looking for is a high low adapter like part #RM-070 which will allow you to raise or lower the hitch height by 4 inches. I also attached a link below that shows how to pick out the correct high low adapter as well.

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Answer 3

According to Blue Ox and Roadmaster, you want to use a High/Low adapter that would place the tow bar's attachment to the hitch no more than 3 inches above or below level. Anywhere WITHIN that range would be perfectly acceptable.

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Answer 4

I assume you are talking about the Falcon 2, #RM-520, and the Falcon All-Terrain, #RM-522, since the original Falcon tow bar has been discontinued for a while. If you find yourself in situations where you can't bet lined up straight with the toad…

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Answer 5

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 6

No, having play in the your Roadmaster D-Ring Mount Adapters #RM-035-1 can cause friction which will lead to them failing. You'll want to measure the thickness of the your D-Ring mount and order accordingly. based on the picture you provided it…

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Answer 7

It is possible for you to use the D-rings on your 2015 Jeep Wrangler bumper with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow bar part #RM-520 with the adapter part #RM-035-1 if your D-rings are 1" thick or part #RM-035 if your D-rings are 3/4" thick. I…

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Answer 8

In order to use a tow bar with a set of welded-on d-rings which are commonly found on aftermarket Jeep bumpers you need a specific type of tow bar, one that mounts on the motorhome when not in use. The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part #RM-520 and…

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Answer 9

When flat towing a vehicle the front wheels have to be free to turn so that the vehicle can track behind the tow vehicle around corners. For more info on how to flat tow your vehicle check the owners manual of your vehicle.

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Answer 10

Towing your Jeep Wrangler TJ behind your motorhome requires a tow bar, a kit to connect the tow bar to the Jeep, a lighting solution, and a braking system. You also may need a way to maintain the Jeep's battery while towing and a high-low adapter…

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Answer 11

The Roadmaster D-Ring adapter part #RM-035 will fit on the Roadmaster Nighthawk #RM-676 tow bar that you also referenced.

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Answer 12

Jeeps are one of the easiest and best vehicles to flat tow behind a vehicle we've found. Specifically the Wranglers. I attached two help articles for you to check out to this page. One that covers the best vehicles to flat tow and another that…

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