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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport Automatic and a Remco Tow Bar
  Based on my research, your Remco tow bar should be compatible with all Blue Ox base plates, so for your 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport, I would recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit, # BX1118. I would also recommend verifying that your tow bar is compatible with Blue Ox base plates. This base plate kit is compatible with the U-channel or double tube bumper. Before you install a base plate kit, I recommend checking your vehicle owners manual for flat tow compatibility. There may be certain restrictions...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
  Yes, the Demco Commander tow bar # DM9511012 will work to flat tow your 1999 Jeep Wrangler. You need several other items to complete your towing setup though. The first thing you will need is a base plate kit. If you have a double tube bumper you want the part # DM9517046, if you have a U-channel bumper you would want part # DM9519045. Check out the pictures I attached to see the differences between the two bumper styles. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and...
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• Differences Between BX1118 and BX1120 Jeep Wrangler Baseplates
  The difference between the # BX1118 and the # BX1120 is that the BX1120 is compatible with the 1997-2005 Jeep Wrangler and the BX1118 is compatible with years 1997-2002 Jeep Wranglers. For your 1997 Jeep Wrangler I would get the # BX1120 Baseplate because we have an installation video that will help a TON with the install. So check that out for sure!
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• 4-Way Trailer Connector for Use with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
  If you just need the round 4-way trailer connector then you can use the Replacement 4-Wire Plug part # PK11404. However, you will still need the bracket part 299-0685 which is number 10 in the attached parts list in order to attach the 4-way to the two posts on the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1118. If you do need the part 299-0685 then this would be something you would need to contact Blue OX to replace as we do not offer this part as a replacement at this time.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Behind an RV
  Your 1998 Jeep Wrangler has the factory U-channel bumper so for Blue Ox base plates # BX1118 is the correct model for your Jeep. While we do not have a video showing installation I have included a link to the detailed instructions that explain the installation. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Alpha, # BX7380. The Alpha is rated for 6,500 pounds and it comes with safety cables so you will not have to purchase any separately. For lighting I recommend the bulb and socket kit # RM-155...
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• Blue Ox Flat Towing Parts Needed for a 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  We have exactly what you are looking for. First you will need to check out the pictures I attached to determine which bumper style you have on your 2002 Jeep Wrangler though. If you have the U-channel bumper you would need the part # BX1118 and if you have the double tube bumper you would need the part # BX1120. 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...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Jeep Wrangler
  The Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 would work to flat tow your 1999 Jeep Wrangler. You will need several other items to complete your towing setup though. The first thing you will need is a base plate kit. If you have a double tube bumper you would want the part # BX1120, if you have a U-channel bumper you would want part # BX1118. 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...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Behind Motorhome
  Safe and legal flat towing behind a motorhome requires a few components which include the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, a high/low hitch adapter and base plates and a braking system for the towed car. Each of these items is covered in the linked article on the basics of flat towing and other articles are included too. Base plate fits for the Jeep vary depending on your bumper type. The Blue Ox kit # BX1118 is correct if you have a U-channel front bumper. The Acclaim...
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• Blue Ox Base Plate Kit to Fit 2002 Jeep TJ Wrangler with Blue Ox Tow Bar
  For your 2002 Jeep TJ Wranger with a Blue Ox tow bar we have the base plate kit part # BX1118 which will work great as it fits basically all of the standard Blue Ox tow bars: Acclaim, Adventurer, Aladdin, Allure, Alpha, Avail, Aventa, and Trion tow bars.
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• Is an Adapter Available for a Stowmaster 5000 Tow Bar to Blue Ox Base Plate on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler
  Unfortunately, there is not an adapter available that will allow you to use the Stowmaster 5000 tow bar with a set of Blue Ox base plates. This means that you also would not be able to use the Roadmaster Guardian 2nd Vehicle Kit, # RM-4000-1, that you referenced. You have two options. First, if you want stay with your Stowmaster tow bar you could go with a set of Roadmaster base plates on your 1997 Jeep Wrangler. You would need part # RM-521424-4 if your Jeep has a double tube bumper....
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• Is Roadmaster Sterling and Base Plate Adapter RM-031 Compatible with Blue Ox Base Plate BX1139
  Yes the adapter # RM-031 and tow bar # RM-576 setup you have now will work great with the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1118.
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• Can Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar be Used with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1118 on 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and you can use your Acclaim Tow Bar, # BX4330, with Base Plate Kit, # BX1118, for your 2002 Jeep Wrangler. In addition to the base plates and tow bar, you may still need a lighting solution and in most states, a supplemental braking system. I am including a couple recommendations for you. Optronics Magnetic Tow Lights, # TLL21RK, which provide the emergency flashers and signal lights required for towing without having to tap into existing wiring. Blue...
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• Recommended Base Plates Wiring and Supplemental Braking System for 2000 Jeep Wrangler
  You should be able to tow the Wrangler, but as a first step you'll want to look in the owner's manual in the Towing or Recreational Towing section for any procedures or recommendations from Jeep. My research indicates that your Wrangler can be flat towed without modification, but I'd urge you to confirm this for yourself. If you find your Wrangler can be towed on all 4 wheels, you'll need a # BX1120 base plate if your Jeep has the OEM double tube bumper or # BX1118 for the U-channel bumper....
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  Those are weldnut plates with 14 inches of wire behind them. These are used to provide a nut for a bolt that threads through the base plate kit and then through the frame. The nut plate gets inserted into the frame and gets aligned so that the installation bolt that secures the base plate kit to the frame has something to tighten onto. I attached the installation instructions for this base plate kit to give you more installation info. There are several other components needed to flat tow...
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• Recommended Base Plate Kit For Flat Towing 2006 Jeep TJ
  I have another option for you, but the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1118 you were looking at is not confirmed to fit your 2006 Jeep TJ. Instead I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521424-5 which will require you to drill one hole on each side of the frame on your Jeep, but that goes for each of the base plates offered for your Jeep. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522 which is one of our most popular...
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• Needing Flat Towing Base Plate for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler to Work With a Blue OX Adventurer Tow Bar
  I have found the base plates that will work for you. The Blue Ox Base Plate, # BX1118, are a confirmed fit on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler with the U-channel bumper. The Blue Ox base plate are custom-fit and will require no welding when installing on your Jeep. This Blue Ox base plate is also compatible with the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar, # BX7322, that you already have for your flat towing set-up.
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• How to Flat Tow 1997 Jeep Wrangler with Curt Tow Bar
  The only base plate kit solution we have that will work with your Curt tow bar part # C19745 is going to be if you use a Blue Ox base plate kit like the # BX1118 with the Blue Ox adapter # BX8833. We don't have any other adapter solutions that will work with your Curt tow bar.
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• Recommended Wiring Kit and Other Parts to Flat Tow a 2005 Jeep Wrangler
  Instead of using the # BX8848 wiring kit and adding a connector and umbilical cord between the Wrangler and RV I would use the # RM-15267 kit which includes everything. It will make the installation much easier and have a cleaner look once installed. I've attached an installation video on a 2007 Wrangler Unlimited which will be very similar process to yours. In reference to your other choices, the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 is an excellent choice and includes the safety cables. ...
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• Differences Between Blue Ox Base Plates and Needed Equipment to Flat Tow 2001 Jeep Wrangler
  The difference between the # BX1118 and the # BX1120 comes down to the vehicle model years and the bumper they're compatible with. The # BX1118 fits the standard steel factory channel bumpers of the 1997-2002 Wrangler, while the # BX1120 fits the double tube bumper on 1997-2006 Wrangler models. The # RM-031 adapter you'd looked at would work well with a Roadmaster Tow Bar like the # RM-522 Falcon All-Terrain. You'd also need safety cables like # RM-643. In order for the taillights on...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1998 Jeep TJ Behind Motorhome
  To flat tow your 1998 Jeep TJ behind your motorhome you will need a number of items, and all are outlined in the linked article on flat towing. These include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit, and base plates and a braking system for the towed Jeep. Price for each item is shown on its individual page. For base plates you can use the linked page; this will allow you to select the type of front bumper you have on the Jeep as this affects the fit of base plates. For a u-channel...
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• Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2002 Jeep Wrangler with a Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
  Thank you for all of the information! The tow bar I recommend pairing with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1118 on your 2002 Jeep Wrangler is the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e47ZR because it's at a good price point, comes with safety cables, and has some height adjustability in the head unit to help minimize the need for a high-low adapter. To add wiring I recommend combining the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56202 with the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit #...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2001 Jeep Wrangler
  The Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar, # BX7322, fits tow bar spreads of 16 inches apart to 34 inches apart on center. But without knowing the brand of base plates you have I cannot say whether or not it is compatible. If you determine that you need base plates, use # BX1118 if your Wrangler has a U-channel bumper, or use # BX1120 for a double tube bumper. In order to flat tow a vehicle there are 5 things you need. In addition to base plates and a tow bar, you will also need safety cables, like...
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• Purpose of Loops on Ends of Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1118
  The loops on the outside edges of the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1118 are for attaching the safety cables of the tow bar to.
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• Blue Ox Base Plate BX1118 Compatibility with Alpha Tow Bar BX7380
  The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1118 fits the 2004 Jeep Wrangler with a u-channel type front bumper. Since there are many oem/aftermarket bumper options for Jeeps the base plate makers like Blue Ox and Roadmaster produce many kits to ensure compatibility with the different configurations that are out on the road. With this base plate kit installed you can use any of several Blue Ox tow bars including their Acclaim, Adventurer, Aladdin, Allure, Alpha, Avail, Aventa LX, and Trion tow bars....
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