Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Question:
I have a motorhome and want to tow my 2013 jeep rubicon which has been lifted with 35 inch tires and has a warn bumper on front, which tow bar do I need.
asked by: John E
Expert Reply:
The first thing you will need is a base plate kit confirmed to fit your 2013 Jeep Wrangler with a Warn bumper. For that you will want the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 1439-3.
This base plate kit is compatible with the Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 Tow Bar # RM-422 that you referenced.
There are several other components you will need.
For tail light wiring I recommend the Hopkins Tow Bar Wiring kit # HM56200. This plugs inline with your tail light wiring and will activate the taillights of your vehicle while being flat towed.
For safety cables I would recommend the Roadmaster Safety Cables # RM-653.
Lastly, you will need supplemental braking. Most states now require this. For that I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400. This system will activate the brakes of your towed vehicle in proportion to the braking of your RV.
You will also want to check the vehicle owners manual for additional information on flat towing the vehicle. Some vehicles require an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, transmission lube pump, or free wheeling hubs in order to be flat towed.
I attached a couple FAQ articles on flat towing for you to check out also.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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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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Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables - Double Hook - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 80 Inch Long
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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