Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations for 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK
Question:
Hi. I am looking for a recommendation on a complete tow package for a 2017 jeep wrangler unlimited being towed by a 2021 Entegra Accolade with Freightliner S2RV chassis with air brakes. I would like to incorporate the Air force 1 with remote monitor. Thank you
asked by: David
Helpful Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK, you'll need base plates, safety cables, a tow bar, a taillight wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and perhaps a high/low adapter.
The exact base plate kit you need will vary on the sub model and the front bumper your JK is equipped with. Assuming you have the standard factory bumper and your JK isn't a Hard Rock or 75th anniversary model, you'd use the # BX1126 Blue Ox base plate. If you have a bumper other than the standard or you have a special edition JK, let me know and I can recommend the correct base plate fit.
For a tow bar, the Blue Ox Ascent you'd looked at, part # BX4370 would be an excellent choice. The tow bar includes the safety cables. For a taillight wiring harness, the Hopkins # HM56200 would work fine. The Demco # DM86VR Stay-In-Play you'd looked at is meant for coaches with hydraulic brakes, for a coach with air brakes like yours, you'd want to use the Demco Air Force One, part # DM26VR which includes the wireless Coachlink monitor system.
Finally, if the installed height of your base places is more than 3 inches higher or lower than the receiver of your motorhome, you'll need a high/low adapter to bring it within that range. I'll link to an article that shows how to determine which adapter you'll need, as well as to our selection of adapters.
I've linked to some installation videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 7,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 7500 lbs
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
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- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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