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• Base Plate Option And Flat Tow Setup For 1994 Jeep YJ With Tow Hooks On Bumper
  Hey Danny, thanks for reaching out. It is possible to flat tow your 1994 Jeep YJ, but the tow hooks on your bumper cannot be used for flat towing since there is no way to attach a tow bar to them. We do offer base plates for the 1994 YJ like the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518112 but there are made to work with the standard factory bumper. If your bumper is aftermarket you will want to make sure the base plate mounting location is still accessible. As long as you still have access...
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• Will Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar Work On 1995 Jeep YJ with D-Ring Adapters
  In order to use the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar part # RM-501 on a 1995 Jeep YJ you'll need a base plate kit, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit part # 1409-3 or part # 1409-1. The Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts like part # RM-035-1 work work as it's for motorhome mounted tow bars only and the Roadmaster StowMaster is a vehicle mounted tow bar. In regards to determining whether or not the d-rings are used for towing, the final say so will come from the manufacturer.
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• Parts Needed To Flat Tow 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ
  Yes, we have all the parts needed to safely and legally flat tow your 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ with manual transmission. First you need a base plate kit for your Jeep with a standard factory bumper (If you have the Off-Road Bumper with 1” D-Ringer Bumper Mounts, or Off-Road Bumper with 3/4” D-Ring Bumper Mounts, or Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper, just email me back for a updated recommendation.) The Roadmaster 1409-1 Crossbar-Style would be a good choice, but keep in mind this technical note:...
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• Parts Needed To Flat-Tow 1995 Jeep Wrangler Economically
  To flat-tow your 1995 Jeep Wrangler, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle wiring or lights, and a supplemental braking system. The base plate kit I would recommend for your Jeep is the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, part # 1409-3, which will fit only the U-Channel Bumper, which your Jeep should have. For an economical tow bar, you could use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, part # 63180, if the 45 mile per hour limitation is will work for you. To connect...
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• How to Pick Out Base Plate Kit for 1994 Jeep Wrangler
  You'll need a base plate kit installed on your 1994 Jeep Wrangler to be able to flat tow it with your tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 part # RM-520 but tow bar and base plate kit fits are not universal your best option would be to let me know what brand and model tow bar you have so I can get you the best base plate solution. For example, if you had a Roadmaster Falcon like the # RM-520 (or any other Roadmaster tow bar) you'd want a Roadmaster base plate kit like the # 1409-3. Or...
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• Parts Recommended to Flat Tow 1991 Jeep Wrangler
  So long as your 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a trailer hitch and wiring you can tow your 1991 Jeep Wrangler. According to the owner's manual your Grand Cherokee has a towing capacity between 5,000 lbs and , and I recommend the Curt # C13182 due to its 6,000 lb capacity and 600 lb tongue weight
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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit to Use with Stowmaster Tow Bar for 1995 Jeep Wrangler
  For your 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ and your Roadmaster Stowmaster tow bar like the # RM-504 the base plate kit you'd need is the part # 1409-3 and you'd be set.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1994 Jeep YJ Wrangler Behind a Motor Home
  The first thing you are going to want to check is the vehicle owners manual to determine if the Jeep can be flat towed and if there are any special requirements. Both base plate kits for the 1994 Jeep YJ, # 1409-1 and # 1409-3 are standard kits and will fit your Jeep. The only difference is the design of each kit. Kit # 1409-3 has a crossmember and 1409-1 does not. And since they cost the same you cannot really go wrong with either one. For a tow bar, I have included a link to all of the...
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• Base Plate Recommendations for a 1990 Jeep Wrangler and a 2006 Kia Sorento
  Before installing base plate mounting brackets on your 1990 Jeep Wrangler or your 2006 Kia Sorento, you will want to check the vehicles owners manuals to determine if the they can be flat towed and if there are any special requirements. For your 1990 Jeep Wrangler, we have two custom fit Roadmaster base plate kits, # 1409-1 and # 1409-3. The only difference between the two base plate kits is that # 1409-3 has a crossmember and # 1409-1 does not. They will both operate the same. These base...
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• Base Plate Flat Towing Equipment Recommendation for 1991 Jeep Wrangler
  Functionally speaking, there's no effective difference between the # 1409-1 and the # 1409-3. Both mount to the front face of the bumper. The 1409-1 contains more pieces, but would be less obtrusive looking on the bumper. The 1409-3 has fewer pieces, and would be a bit easier to install, but would be more visible. If having the big piece of metal on the front face of your Jeep bumper doesn't bother you, go with the 1409-3. The # RM-522 Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar would work just fine with...
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• Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, Safety Cables, Braking System to Flat Tow a 1995 Jeep Wrangler
  To flat tow your 1995 jeep Wrangler, you will need to install base plates. There are two options for your Jeep. First are the Base Plates, # 1409-1, and second is # 1409-3. Most Renegades and Wranglers utilize a steel bumper that is U-shaped. It has a flat top and face, which the 1409-3 or 1409-1 brackets bolt to. But some versions have bumpers without a flat face and top which prevent the use of these brackets. In order to use the Tow Ready Tow Bar, # 63180, you will also need to use...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1987 Jeep Wrangler Laredo Behind a Motor Home
  You will need to install base plates on your 1987 Jeep Wrangler Laredo in order to use the Falcon 2 tow bar, # RM-520, or any tow bar. Most Renegades & Wranglers utilize a steel bumper that is shaped like a "U". This steel bumper has a flat top and face, which the # 1409-3 or # 1409-1 base plate brackets bolt to. However, some versions incorporate bumpers without a flat face and top which prevent the use of these brackets). In addition to the base plates and tow bar you will also need...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1990 Jeep Wrangler Behind a 2008 Jeep Commander
  The two things you will want to do first before towing are to make sure the 2008 Jeep Commander has the capacity to tow 3,000 pounds and consult the Jeep Wrangler owners manual for the proper procedure for towing. For the Wrangler, you will need several parts to flat tow it. First, you will need base plates. There are 2 options depending on what bumper you have. For base plates to fit, you will need to have the U-channel bumper. If you have a different type of bumper it probably would...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1995 Jeep Wrangler with a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  For the 1995 Jeep Wrangler with the U-channel bumper you can use base plates # 1409-3 with your Sterling tow bar. The Sterling tow bar includes the safety cables so you will not need to add additional cables. It should also have a 6-Way connector. Magnetic light kit # SPL30B-6 uses a 6-Way connector if you do not already have a light kit. In additional to the base plates, tow bar, safety cables, and lights, most states now require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being flat...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1995 Jeep Wrangler with Falcon Tow Bar
  You will need the base plate kit part # 1409-3 which is confirmed to fit your 1995 Jeep Wrangler with a stock bumper and work with your Falcon tow bar. 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 diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle....
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• Which Base Plate Kit Works With Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522 On 1992 Jeep Wrangler
  I contacted our representative at Roadmaster about the compatibility of the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # 1409-1, and the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # 1409-3, will both work with the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522. The Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar is good choice, as it is non-binding, which makes for easier hook up and disconnecting of your Jeep. In addition to a tow bar and base plate kit, you will need safety cables, part # RM-643, Diode Wiring Kit, part...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1993 Jeep Wrangler Behind a 2007 Chevy Suburban
  For the 1993 Jeep Wrangler, we only have base plate options (that connect to the tow bar) if the Jeep has a U-channel bumper. You can use base plates # 1409-3. These base plates are compatible with your Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar, # RM-525. In addition to the base plates and tow bar, you will also need safety cables like # RM-643, a lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system. For lighting there are several options. If you will not be towing often then I recommend a magnetic...
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