Flat-Towing Components for a 2016 Jeep Wrangler with a Smittybilt Carbine Aftermarket Bumper
Question:
I asked earlier about a tow system for my 2016 wrangler JK, but have since, changed the front bumper to a Smittybilt Carbine, so Id like your opinion on: Roadmaster Falcon 2 with 1 clevis attachments and a invisibrake system.
asked by: Jonathan C
Expert Reply:
It looks like the Smittybilt Carbine bumper on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler has D-ring attachments built into them. If you can use these for a tow bar (contact Smittybilt to ensure your model is capable of being flat-towed), then you should be able to connect the Roadmaster D-Ring Adapter, part # RM-035, to connect to a Roadmaster tow bar. I've linked to a video review of this adapter for you to look at.
The Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520, is perfectly compatible with this adapter and is a great choice for a tow bar. The video I mentioned above actually uses a Falcon 2 for its tow bar.
The Roadmaster InvisiBrake, part # RM-8700, is another good choice. This braking system is a favorite for Wranglers as you can see in the video installation I've also linked to.
Keep in mind that you will still need the other components for flat towing in your previous question. They were:
Safety Cables - part # RM-643
12V Outlet Kit - part # RM-9332 and
Wiring Kit - # RM-154
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
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- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
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- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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