Recommended Flat Towing Setup For 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited With Factory Steel Bumper

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I want to flat tow my new 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the factory steel bumper. What parts do I need?

asked by: Kurt C

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To be able to flat tow your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the factory steel bumper you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.

Starting with the base plate kit I recommend going with the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 which is confirmed to fit your factory steel bumper. This kit has removeable arms so that when you are not flat towing they can be removed and the base plate kit will not be as noticeable.

For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow bar # RM-522. This tow bar has a 6000lb towing capacity which is perfect for a Jeep like yours, and the non-binding arms make it easy to unhook the tow bar from your vehicle even when you are parked on rough terrain.

Moving on to safety cables and tow bar wiring I recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring # RM-9243-1. This kit includes the needed safety cables, a 6-way connector, diodes and wiring to get installed to your tail lights, a 6-way to 7-way harness to connect your tow vehicle to your Jeep, locks to keep the tow bar secured to your vehicle, and a storage case for when the tow bar is not in use.

Most states now require flat towed vehicles to have a supplemental braking system but even if your area does not require one it is a very good idea. Without one your tow vehicle brakes have to stop the extra weight of your Jeep which just adds to more wear and tear.

I recommend going with the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR due to it being easy to install, and since it gets completely removed when you are done flat towing it can be used in multiple vehicles so this one system still be all you need even if you change tow vehicles. To power this system you will need to add the 12v outlet kit # RM-9332.

Lastly you will likely need a high-low adapter to level your tow bar to your tow vehicle so I included a link to a helpful article that goes over how to measure for the correct adapter, and a link to our selection of high-low adapters for you to look through.

It is always a good idea to check the recreational towing sections of your owner's manual for any flat tow restrictions, and for any special steps needed to make your Jeep ready to be flat towed.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 6

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 7

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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Answer 8

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 9

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 10

Having the puck system is a great feature. If you ever plan on loading the bed with mulch, sand or rock you'll quickly find that having rails permanently bolted to the bed floor is a real pain. Not only that, but the pucks look a lot better.…

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Answer 11

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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