Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2005 Jeep TJ
Question:
I need to tow 2005 TJ. Need baseplate for a tow bar, which I also do not have, but need both. Hope you Tow Folks can give Expertise! Thanks ??
asked by: Bill H
Expert Reply:
We have three different options for base plates depending on what kind of bumper your 2005 Jeep TJ has. If you have the double tube bumper or standard factory bumper you will want the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1120. If you have an off-road bumper with flat towing rated d-rings you will need either the 7/8" D-Rings item # BX88357 or the 1" D-Rings item # BX88358 depending on how wide your Jeep's D-Rings are.
The rest of the parts you will need to flat tow your 2005 Jeep TJ are listed below:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 for a 7-Way connector or item # HM56202 if your RV uses a 4-way connector
Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524
High Low Adapter - 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.
I have linked several installation videos below to help you get these parts set up. Feel free to email me directly if you have any additional questions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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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 Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 7/8" D-Rings
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Blue Ox
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