Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon With Factory Bumper  

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There are a number of parts needed to flat tow your 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which I'll list for you to make it easy to order:

- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5

- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676

- Wiring Kit - Jeep WITH ParkSense Proximity Sensors: Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes # RM47ZR
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- Wiring Kit - Jeep WITHOUT ParkSense Proximity Sensors: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152

- Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751000

- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR

- Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Wire Kit for Demco Supplemental Braking Systems # DM66VR

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates are great because they have removable tabs which means your Jeep is going to maintain its look when you aren't flat towing it. The Nighthawk tow bar is easily the best tow bar you can get, with an aluminum body which makes it lighter and easier to handle than other tow bars, and a long 52" reach which allows your tow vehicle to track behind your motorhome better than bars with shorter arms.

The Nighthawk even includes both safety cables and an electrical cord so you don't have to buy those separately. The diode wiring kit will prevent any type of electrical feedback to keep your Jeep's electrical system safe, and you'll connect it to the cord that comes with the Nighthawk. Just make sure you get the right kit, depending on if you have the optional ParkSense feature on your Jeep.

As for the braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO is easily the best because it gives you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. So when you hit the brakes on your motorhome, your Jeep is going to get the same amount of braking power, resulting in much smoother braking than other systems. The stoplight switch will ensure the monitoring system is always active, and the battery charge line will keep your Jeep's battery charged at all times even on long journeys.

Finally, I do recommend adding some protection for your Jeep as you are flat towing it with a protective screen, the the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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