Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon With Smittybilt Bumper & 10 Inch Rise

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Hoping for advice on how to best flat tow my 2015 jeep unlimited Rubicon. It has a 6 lift and Smittybilt XRC gen 1 front bumper. The hitch on my RV is at 19.5 inches and the D rings on the bumper are at 29.5 inches, so I need to make up 10 inches to get level. What items will I need?

asked by: Jacob F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We can get your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with a Smittybilt bumper set up for flat towing, including the correct high-low adapter to make up that large 10" height difference between the D-rings and your hitch. To make it easy, I'll create a list of the parts you'll need for your Jeep.

- Base Plates: 3/4" Shackle Mounts: Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts - 3/4" Thick # RM-035
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- 1" Shackle Mounts: Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts - 1" Thick # RM-035-1
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables # RM-645
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR
OR
- For a motorhome with air brakes: Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System # DM26VR
- Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - 2" Hitches - 10-1/4" Rise/Drop # RM-048-10

You will just need to measure your shackle mounts to determine the correct ones to fit your Jeep, and the 10-1/4" rise provided by the high-low adapter is going to ensure you have a level set-up. The Falcon 2 tow bar is the best choice for your Jeep because it has long arms which make it easier to maneuver when towing, along with integrated safety cable guides for an easy and clean attachment.

The 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 extremely smooth braking which is good for both your RV and your Jeep's chassis.

I have added links below to some video reviews of these parts for you to take a look at as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick #RM-035-1 are only compatible with motorhome mounted tow bars and would not be compatible with your StowMaster 5000 tow bar. The arms are different…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

We have an adapter that fits your style of D-rings with the Roadmaster kit part #RM-035 but we do not have a similar Blue Ox solution. So your best option is to go with this adapter and a Roadmaster tow bar like the Falcon All Terrain part #RM-522…

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Answer 4

To use a D-ring adapter like the RM-035-01 you need to use a Roadmaster tow bar that attaches to the tow vehicle by inserting into the trailer hitch like the Falcon All Terrain #RM-522. I also attached a link to a page that has all of the tow bars…

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Answer 5

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 6

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

Hey Michael, The Falcon 5250 has direct-connect attachment points that hook onto a crossbar, if you remove the crossbar adapter then you'll be able to go with a direct-connect baseplate like the #RM77ZR (models with tow hooks) or #RM76RR (models…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I would be happy to confirm the parts you referenced fit your 2019 Chevy Colorado and are compatible together. I have listed them below, along with any changes, and attached installation videos. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar…

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Answer 11

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 12

Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

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