jFlat Towing 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited behind 2020 Holiday Rambler Motorhome

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Let me know if this will work on a 2020 Holiday Rambler towing a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara: Nighthawk tow bar with ez5 direct connect baseplate no crossbar and a Tow Defender. Also, thinking of a Brake Buddy supplemental system

asked by: Paul R

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Expert Reply:

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 installed.

The Roadmaster # RM-4750 “Tow Defender” protective screening is compatible with your EZ5 base plate kit and will offer significant protection for the front of your towed vehicle. I have attached a link to a review video.

For your supplemental braking system, in your towed vehicle, the Brake Buddy system is a fine choice. You can order the Brake Buddy # HM39494 for the “Classic” model or the HM39524 for the “Select” system which includes the wireless remote to keep tabs on the system status or to change the braking modes.

Finally, you will need the Roadmaster # RM-152-1676-7 wiring kit to operate the lights on your towed vehicle. I have attached an installation video for this as well. Add to that a Roadmaster # RM-88400 Brake Light Relay. The purpose of a brake light relay kit is to prevent your towed car's brake signal from overriding the turn signal that comes from your RV.

expert reply by: Les D

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 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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Answer 6

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 7

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 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

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…

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Answer 10

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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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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