Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2009 Jeep Wrangler X
Question:
I have a 2009 jeep wrangler X 2 door, manual trans mission. I want to pull it behind a 2014 22 ft pleasure way motorhome. The motorhome have a two inch ball and I would like to connect to that.
asked by: Vaughn H
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2009 Jeep Wrangler X two door with a manual transmission you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness, battery disconnect switch, and a supplemental braking system.
Tow Bar - The best way to connect your Jeep to your 2014 Pleasureway Motorhome's 2" ball is to use the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar item # RM-501. You will also need the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables item # RM-643.
Base Plate Kit - If you have the standard bumper you will want the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # 1429-1. If you have the Mopar/Warn Bumper you will need item # 1430-1.
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-154. This kit is easy to install, and includes a diode kit that allows you to use your Jeep Wrangler's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. It requires your RV to have a 4-flat connector.
Battery Disconnect Switch - You will also need to disconnect your battery, I recommend installing the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch, Item # RM-766, to make this easier.
Supplemental Braking System : You are required by law to install a supplemental braking system inside your towed vehicle. I like the Stay-IN-Play DUO item # SM99251. The install is more involved than some other systems but after that you just flip a switch to activate it when you're ready to tow.
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Flat Tow Brake System - Gas
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Auto Battery Disconnect
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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