Parts Needed to Flat Tow a Jeep

Question:

Need to find a hitch to pull my jeep behind my 5th wheel. Jeep weight 3900 lbs and the spacing on the frame is 68 1/4.

asked by: John H

Expert Reply:

What you need is a base plate kit to allow you to flat tow your Jeep. What you will want to do is follow the link to the right that I provided where you will enter the year/make/model of your Jeep and the correct base plate kit will be listed.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system, # RM-9400, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the two vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.