Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2023 Jeep Wrangler w/ LOD Bumper

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I have a 2023 wrangler JL 392 and need to flat tow behind our 2022 Holiday Rambler Armada. The armada has the freight liner Brakesync air system with a port to connect to the towed baking system. I will be using a LOD signature bumper as the baseplate for the tow vehicle. Could you give me a list of products I need to make this work. I am looking for wiring, tow bar and a air braking system. Thanks so much.

asked by: Jeff V

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Congrats on the new Jeep! It looks like the LOD signature bumper comes with the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters item # BX88358 that fit the 1" D-rings so you will want to get a Blue Ox tow bar. I have linked a picture of the adapter below so you can confirm you have one. If not this is the one you will need to purchase, item # BX88358.

For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX4370. This tow bar features non-binding latches and a swivel function that makes it easy to connect or disconnect from your base plates on flat or uneven terrain. It has a 7,500 lbs capacity which will be perfect for your Jeep. This tow bar also includes the required safety chains.

To control your Jeep's lights you will want the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your Jeep's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. This kit will come with a 6-way socket for your Jeep as well as an adapter cable to go from the vehicle to the motorhome.

If your Jeep has ParkSense Proximity Sensors then you will need the Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights item # RM47ZR and the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit item # RM-146-7 instead.

To connect to your 2022 Holiday Rambler Armada's Brakesync system you will want the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System item # DM23MV. This system is designed specifically to work with Freightliner chassis motorhomes that come with BrakeSync air brakes.

Additionally the tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Yes, the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit #BLU79FR is a compatible wiring harness for your 2022 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited. That being said, plug-in style connectors typically have quite a bit of issues and end up failing a lot more than a splice-in diode.…

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Answer 2

Since your 2022 Fleetwood Discovery came with BrakeSync, then the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Freightliner Chassis Motorhomes with BrakeSync #DM23MV is the only component you need to flat tow. Your Freightliner chassis already…

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Answer 3

The Smittybilt XRC Gen2 bumper on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler has 3/4" thick d-rings so you can use the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars part #RM-035 to tow with the D-rings on your bumper. Smittybilt is…

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Answer 4

For a 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4XE you'll need the following components: Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5. These custom-fit baseplates are designed to work with factory bumpers, if you have an aftermarket bumper please…

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Answer 5

Hi Randy, For your 2022 Jeep Gladiator I have the following flat towing component recommendations: Baseplate: If you have a standard model with a factory bumper or a Rubicon with a factory bumper then you can use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to help you set your 2022 Jeep Gladiator for flat towing. You're going to need a base plate kit, a tow bar, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking system, protective screen, charge line, stop light switch, and a high/low adapter. I…

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Answer 7

The correct base plate for your 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect item #RM-521453-5. The direct connect arms are removable and will connect to your Nighthawk Tow Bar item #RM-676. I have linked an installation video below to…

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Answer 8

To flat tow your 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item #RM-520 and item #RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item…

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Answer 9

This is a good question. So it really comes down to preference between the Roadmaster base plate kits that have the crossbar and the ones that do not. The kits like you have #RM-521453-5 without the crossbar are actually reinforced more at the welds…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Roadmaster base plate kit part #RM-521453-5 does fit the 2024 Jeep Rubicon X 4xe with the factory steel bumper with the factory winch. We had a customer with this exact setup and they informed us it fit and worked great.

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Answer 11

The Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles #C96JR can be used with your LEDs, the only caveat is that if your Jeep has ParkSense proximity sensors then you'd need to use the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles…

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