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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with a 2014 Silverado 1500
  If you already have Roadmaster base plates installed on your 2005 Jeep Wrangler then the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter # RM-033 and the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 are a great selection. If you don't already have a base plate kit installed then you will need to choose one from the linked selection as they are bumper specific. If you are unsure what you have just send me a photo and I can identify what you have. Since the Blue Ox Alpha comes with safety...
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• Recommended Blue-Ox Flat Tow Parts for a 1998 Jeep Wrangler
  In order to flat-tow a 1998 Jeep Wrangler you'll need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. I will attach some recommendations for each of these components below with ease of use in mind. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1120 Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System part # TR118821 Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-88400
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  Thanks for the pictures and part number! There are a couple of different options to connect your Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar item # BX7380 and which one you need depends on what bumper your 2004 TJ has. Double tube bumper or standard factory bumper - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms item # BX1120 Off Road Bumper with 7/8" D-Rings - Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters item # BX88357 Off Road Bumper with 1" D-Rings - Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters item # BX88358 Some other parts you will...
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• Will the Etrailer Base Plate Kit Work W/ the Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar?
  The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98946 is actually not going to work with your Ready Brute Elite Tow bar. Instead, you're going to need to use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1120 with the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Ready Brute Elite Tow Bars # BX88297.
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• Recommended Wiring Harness for Flat Towing a 1997 Jeep TJ
  I'll be happy to help you. Our website can be overwhelming sometimes with Jeep parts and all of the options. Since you already have the 7 way to 6 pin cable you will need the following parts to control your 1997 Jeep Wangler TJ's lights: RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector - Vehicle End item # RM-910030-7 Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-152 It sounds like you have something similar to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1120. Ours don't have the Roadmaster Bent...
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• Difference Between the Blue Ox # BX1120 & BX1126 and will Both Fit a 2003 Jeep Wrangler X Model
  You are correct that the Blue Ox # BX1120 is confirmed for your 2003 Jeep Wrangler X model, as long as it has the double tube bumper. The Blue Ox # BX1126 is confirmed for 2007 - 2014 Jeep Wrangler, and Wrangler Unlimited without aftermarket bumpers, winches or guards. So the # BX1126 will not fit your 2003 Wrangler X Model. I have included a photo of these two base plate kits side by side so that it is easier to see the differences. The primary difference is the mounting plate design,...
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• Can the ReadyBrake ReadyBrute Elite/Hercules Tow Bar Be Used with D-Rings
  I do have an option for you but the Adapters for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts part # RM-035 are only compatible with RoadMaster tow bars therefore will not work with a ReadyBrake ReadyBrute Elite or Hercules tow bar. It also doesn't look like ReadyBrake offers an adapter for the d-rings therefore you have two options. You can install a standard base plate kit like the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1120 with the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Ready Brute Elite Tow Bars part # BX88297...
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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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• 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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• Adapter Needed To Connect A Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar To A Blue Ox Base Plate
  To connect your Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs Item # RM-520 to your Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # BX1120 you'll need the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Roadmaster Tow Bars Item # BX88151.
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• Blue Ox Components Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Jeep Wranger
  Blue Ox does make great flat towing components that are easy to use. Easiest way would be to go with a Blue Ox Base Plate kit and Tow Bar so that you don't have to use any adapters. For that you'd want the Blue Ox Base Plate part # BX1120 a tow bar like part # BX7420 which installs in the hitch like you wanted and is very easy to use. A few other components that you will need to flat tow your Jeep are a tail light kit, like part # C6304, and a supplemental braking system like the Blue...
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• Installation of Blue Ox Base Plates on 1997 Jeep TJ
  For the Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit - 5,000 lbs # BX88230, from the center of the bumper you will measure to the side 10-9/16 inches. That is just a calculate mark for measuring. Then from that mark you measure over toward the opposite side 21-1/8 inches which will be a drill location of the inner bolt of the bracket. Make sure the offset bracket is offset toward the middle of the vehicle and that will be the template for the second hole. If this won't allow for your vehicle...
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• Troubleshooting Front Tire Damage When Flat Towing 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport
  I reviewed an online edition of the owner's manual for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler and on pages 232-234 it provides the following preparation procedure for recreational towing behind a motorhome: 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress clutch pedal on manual transmission. 3. Shift transfer case lever into N (Neutral). 4. Start engine. 5. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into gear. 6. Release brake pedal and ensure...
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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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• Adding Propane Supply to 2020 Winnebago View 24D
  Yes, the MB Sturgis Sturgi-Stay, # 103538-MBS lets you use an auxiliary propane cylinder to power appliances so that you won't deplete your RV's tank. No one wants to have to pack up, unplug, and go refill the propane tank, just to come back to the site and set everything up all over again. This Sturgi-Stay T-fitting lets you connect an auxiliary cylinder to your setup using the included fill hose. This installs between the tank and the motorhome's in line regulator. This comes with needed...
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• Tow Bar, Base Plates and Other Flat Towing Equipment for 2005 Jeep Wrangler
  To flat tow a vehicle, you'd need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, wiring and a supplemental braking system. My research indicates that your Wrangler is capable of being flat towed without modification, but I would urge you to confirm this for yourself by consulting your owner's manual or with your Jeep dealer. As long as your Jeep has the OEM C-Channel or Double-Tube bumper, you can use the # BX1120 base plates and the Blue Ox Adventurer tow bar, part # BX7322. The tow bar doesn't...
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• Will the Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit Fit a Jeep Wrangler
  In regards to using universal bumper attachments such as the Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit part # BX88230, they are designed for use with all steel front bumpers. The bumper must also be rated for flat-towing per the manufacturer. If both of these are true and it's installed properly then so long as you're under the weight capacity there should not be any issues. That said, a far better option in regards to installation and liability would be to use a base plate kit which do require...
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• Blue Ox Base Plate Kit that Fits 2005 Jeep Wrangler
  Blue Ox makes a base plate kit that fits your 2005 Jeep Wrangler with a standard bumper with the part # BX1120 which will work great with your Blue Ox tow bar. 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. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed...
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• Blue Ox Base Plate Tow Bar Compatibility and Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2005 Jeep Wrangler
  I have a few tow bar options for you, but I do not think the Blue Ox base plates will work with the tow bar you referenced. I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and he was unable to confirm if the # BX1120 will work with the tow bar you referenced. I was able to find out that the Blue Ox base plates and tow bars use a 1/2 inch pin to secure the tow bar and base plate. Based on the differences in pin diameter, I do not believe that they will be compatible. The # BX1120 base plate is compatible...
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• Base Plate Kit for 2004 Jeep Wrangler Compatible with Blue Ox 6,500 lb Tow Bar
  I believe the Blue Ox tow bar you are referring to is the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7365 rated for 6,500 lbs. There are a variety of base plate kits available for your 2004 Jeep Wrangler and the correct one all depends on what kind of bumper you have. Below is a list of the compatible base plate kits. Please note that the D-Ring options are for bumpers that have been rated for flat towing. Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper- 7/8" Pin # BX88357 Double Tube Bumper - # BX1120 (Fixed Tabs) OR # BX1124...
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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 a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Using Blue Ox Base Plates and Tow Bar
  It sounds like you have the base plates, tow bar, and safety cables covered. The only items left are lighting and supplemental braking along with any incidentals that may be required. For lighting the most popular option is a diode kit # RM-154. This kit has a 4-Way flat connector that will be at the front of the Jeep. You mentioned the tow bar has a wiring umbilical that goes from the RV to the Jeep but what kind of connector does that wiring require on the Jeep side? You may also need...
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• Recommended Base Plates and Tow Bar for 2004 Jeep Wrangler
  That's a good question, and when it comes to flat towing vehicles, our recommendations often come down to things like fit and how the part installs. Blue Ox is a really good option and make high-quality products, but so does Roadmaster and Demco. So our recommendation will depend on the specific vehicle and how the base plates fit, and for your 2004 Jeep Wrangler, assuming you have the standard factory bumper, the best option is from Demco, the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519045. There...
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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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