Recommended Flat Tow System for 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK

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Im interested in flat towing my 16 JK. Im looking t the Flacon 6000 lb tow bar system. Does it come with everything I need?

asked by: Billy L

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Expert Reply:

There are many components that are used to flat tow a vehicle, so I have attached an overview article for you to check out as the list of parts needed can be a little overwhelming if you weren't expecting it.

To flat tow your 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK behind your motorhome, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system and likely a high-low adapter as well.

For your base plates and tow bar, I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-521448-5 and the Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, # RM-522. This combination provides one of the easiest to use connections on the market and then you can use safety cables # RM-643. The tow bar is also non-binding, so you don't have to worry about unhooking on uneven terrain or at different angles.

For your wiring harness, I recommend the Hopkins Custom Wiring Kit, # HM56200. This harness requires no cutting, splicing into your vehicle's tail light wires to install, it simply plugs into the back of your tail lights. Then I recommend cutting the 4 way off and wiring it to the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7. You will also need the Brake-Lite Relay # RM-88400 for your supplemental braking system.

For a braking system, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO system, # SM99251, or the SMI Air Force One, # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes, because you only have to install the system once. It installs in the engine compartment and out of the way unlike the traditional portable box systems that have to be installed and removed every time you tow.

Finally, I recommend picking up a tow bar cover, # RM-055-3, to keep your tow bar protected from the elements when you aren't towing and the Roadmaster Tow Defender, # RM-4750, to protect the front of your Jeep from rocks and road debris. You may also need a high-low adapter if the the trailer hitch on your motorhome is significantly higher or lower than the base plates on your Jeep. I've attached a help article on high-low adapter that explains how to choose the correct adapter.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

According to my research and what I read in an online copy of the owner's manual for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, your vehicle is capable of being flat towed without major modification. There are specific steps that must be followed…

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We do appreciate your patronage in the past, so thank you for that. To answer your question, the answer is-Yes. The Roadmaster Brake Lite Relay #RM-88400 is required for any braking system that physically pushes on the brake pedal like what the…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit #BX8869 will work on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport but I recommend going with the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit #HM56200 instead because it tees in with the connectors for your tail lights instead of…

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Answer 4

Inexpensive and supplemental braking systems aren't usually two phrases said in the same sentence. The best and most ideal solution is going to be the Blue Ox Patriot part #BLU37TR as it is easy to install/remove and works very well. The Blue Ox…

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Answer 5

Yes, if the supplemental braking system uses the brake pedal to apply your 2015 Jeep Wrangle's brakes, then you will need to wire in the Roadmaster Brake Relay, #RM-88400. The relay will keep your Jeep's brake light signal from overriding the…

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It sounds like you have your system spec'ed out about perfect. The Roadmaster #M-676 Nighthawk All-Terrain tow bar will connect your 2020 Holiday Rambler to your 2016 Wrangler Unlimited if it has a Roadmaster EZ5 Base plate Kit #RM-521448-5…

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Answer 7

To flat tow your 2016 Jeep Wrangler what you need is a base plate kit. For that we have the part #RM-521448-4 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables,…

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Answer 8

Most likely you will not need a brake light relay for your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I recommend wiring the Wrangler first and checking to see if you need a brake light relay before installing it. You will want to connect the Jeep's wiring to…

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Answer 9

In order to flat-tow a 2016 Jeep Wrangler you'll need a flat-tow wiring harness and for this you have a few options. These options included a set of magnetic lights such as the Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights part #TL21RK or diode wiring kit that…

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Answer 10

The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional #SM99251 when used on your 2016 Jeep JK will override the turn signal on your Jeep so you will need to add the #RM-88400 relay Kit. I've attached a couple of videos to help. It…

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Answer 11

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 12

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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