Written by: Jacob J

Last Updated: 3/27/2025

Est. read time: 15 mins.

FLAT TOWING PACKAGE

2025 Jeep Wrangler

Few vehicles carry a reputation quite like the Jeep Wrangler. If I told you to picture any outdoor activity in your mind, it's likely that somewhere in that mental image there would be a Jeep Wrangler. Maybe it's front and center tackling an off-road trail, or maybe it's the workhorse that got your kayaks to the latest river inlet. This reputation is not unearned however, and the Jeep Wrangler is every bit as outdoor-ready as it's believed to be. But what do you do if you want that capability to tag along with you on your RVing trip? Unsurprisingly (given the article you're reading), you flat tow it.

Flat towing your Wrangler isn't just about hooking up and driving off, there are a few things that have to be taken care of first. We gave you a quick cheat-sheet of everything you'll need below, so if that's all you're looking for, thanks for stopping by! Alternatively, if you want to learn more and hear our recommendations, keep reading and we will try to make the process as easy as possible.

WHAT DO I NEED TO FLAT TOW MY VEHICLE?

*Denotes required component

1. * Base Plates

2. * Tow Bars

3. * Safety Cables

4. * Tow Bar Wiring

5. * Braking System

6. Additional required or optional components, such as a *stop light switch, high-low adapter, and vehicle guard

Jeep Illustration with Numbered Flat Tow Components

Flat Tow Products

This isn't like a traditional article that has to be read in order, so if you want to browse a specific product, use the buttons below to navigate straight to that section, and clicking "return to top" at the bottom of each section will bring you right back here.

Base Plates for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

Base plates are the foundation of any flat tow setup. They are custom designed to fit your vehicle, and many of the other components you need will have to be compatible with them. So this is quite possibly the most important decision you have to make with regards to flat towing. To complicate matters further, there are different baseplates depending on if your Jeep has a plastic or steel factory bumper. However, if you have an off-road bumper, you don't need a base plate at all, but instead will need an adapter kit to add tow-bar attachments directly to your bumper. If this seems complicated, we understand. But don't worry, we've taken out some of the guesswork and listed our favorites below.

#e98948

Streamlined design maintains a clean, factory look when not in use
Compatible with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars, with adapters for Roadmaster compatibility
Simple installation bolts directly to vehicle chassis
Lifetime technical support from etrailer.com
1-year limited warranty

Notes: Compatible with factory plastic bumper

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit

#RM-521453-5

Streamlined design maintains a clean, factory look when not in use
Removable arms store and connect easily
Corrosion-resistant powder coat enhances durability
Simple weld-free installation

Notes: Compatible with factory plastic or steel bumpers

#DM9519339

Streamlined design maintains a clean, factory look when not in use
Compatible with all Demco, etrailer, and Blue Ox tow bars, with adapters for Roadmaster compatibility
Simple installation bolts directly to vehicle chassis
1-year limited warranty

Notes: Compatible with factory steel bumper

Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars

#BX88358

Connects directly to your off-road bumper
Compatible with Blue Ox Aladdin, Alpha, Ascent, Avail, and Aventa LX tow bars
Also compatible with Blue Ox Apollo tow bars, but will lower max weight capacity to 10,000 lbs
1-year warranty

Notes: Compatible with off-road bumpers equipped with 1-inch D-ring bumper mounts

Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars

#RM-035

Connects directly to your off-road bumper
Compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars
Fast, simple installation
Limited lifetime warranty

Notes: Compatible with off-road bumpers equipped with 3/4-inch D-ring bumper mounts

#BX88357

Connects directly to your off-road bumper
Compatible with Blue Ox Aladdin, Alpha, Allure, Ascent, Avail, and Aventa LX tow bars
Also compatible with Blue Ox Apollo tow bars, but will lower max weight capacity to 10,000 lbs
1-year warranty

Notes: Compatible with off-road bumpers equipped with 7/8-inch D-ring bumper mounts

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Tow Bars for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

Tow bars are the "arms" that hold your RV and your towed vehicle together. They aren't custom-fit to your vehicle, but they do come with proprietary connection points so they aren't compatible with all base plates. Many tow bars list what base plates they're compatible with (for example, etrailer has options that are compatible with other major brands and they're labeled accordingly). If you are ever unsure, a good rule of thumb is to stick with the same brand of base plates and tow bars.

#e74ZR

6,000 lb capacity
Compatible with Roadmaster direct-connect baseplates
Stores on your RV
Sturdy steel construction with corrosion resistant E-coat
Lifetime tech support from etrailer.com
Limited lifetime warranty

Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights

#RM-676

8,000 lb capacity
Compatible with Roadmaster direct-connect baseplates
Stores on your RV
Included coiled safety cables won't drag as you tow
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, aircraft-grade aluminum with black powder coat to protect from scratches
Limited lifetime warranty

Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar

#RM-422

10,000 lb capacity
Compatible with Roadmaster direct-connect baseplates
Stores on your RV
Cable guides prevent safety cables or wiring from getting tangled or dragging on the ground
Sturdy steel construction with powder coat finish to protect from rust or corrosion
Limited lifetime warranty

#e47ZR

6,000 lb capacity
Compatible with Blue Ox and Curt baseplates
Stores on your RV
Sturdy steel construction with corrosion resistant E-coat
Lifetime tech support from etrailer.com
Limited lifetime warranty

#BX7420

10,000 lb capacity
Compatible with Blue Ox, Demco, and etrailer baseplates -- available adapter for Roadmaster baseplates sold separately
Stores on your RV
Included coiled safety cables won't drag as you tow
Sturdy steel construction with powder coat finish to protect from rust or corrosion
3-year warranty

#BX7470

15,000 lb capacity (10,000 lb capacity when attached to an off-road bumper)
Compatible with Blue Ox baseplates
Stores on RV
Included coiled safety cables won't drag as you tow
Spring-loaded latches prevent provided safety cables from disconnecting
Sturdy steel construction with powder coat to resist corrosion
3-year warranty

#e34ZR

6,000 lb capacity
Compatible with Demco and etrailer baseplates
Stores on your RV
Sturdy steel construction with corrosion resistant E-coat
Lifetime tech support from etrailer.com
Limited lifetime warranty

#e94ZR

10,500 lb capacity
Compatible with Demco and etrailer baseplates
Stores on your RV
Sturdy steel construction
Lifetime tech support from etrailer.com
Limited lifetime warranty

Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar

#DM9511013

10,500 lb capacity
Compatible with Demco and etrailer base plates
Stores on your RV
Sturdy steel construction with corrosion resistant E-coat
Limited lifetime warranty

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Safety Cables for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

These straight cables are perfect for fitting easily into the cable channels on the tow bars

Safety cables provide a backup connection between your RV and your vehicle. For obvious reasons you never want to need them, but take it from us, you always need them. So much so that many major brands include them with their tow bars, so if you're looking to get equipped and keep initial costs down, this may be a viable route for you if the provided safety cables meet your needs capacity-wise.

Safety cables come in two flavors, coiled and straight. The coiled cables hold their shape, similar to a spring, and won't drag on the ground if the cables are too long. However, if your tow bars come with cable channels to house your safety cables, you may want to look at straight cables. Straight cables, like the ones pictured to the side, are significantly easier to funnel through the channels in your tow bars, and that removes the risk of dragging at no expense to capacity.

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Tow Bar Wiring for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

Wiring for a flat tow setup serves the same purpose as wiring for any other towing application. It allows the towed vehicle to use its brake lights and turn signals to communicate with other drivers. Other than the obvious benefit of drastically increasing how visible you are on the road, many wiring kits offer trickle charging features to keep your vehicle's battery topped off as you flat tow, giving you an extra layer of protection from vacation-ruining vehicle problems. Some wiring kits splice into your existing vehicle wiring, which makes installation a bit trickier for an amateur, but once it's installed properly, setup is drastically shortened. However, if you would rather not have to deal with installation, or would prefer not to compromise your vehicle's factory wiring, a plug-in system can serve the same purpose, as can a system that bypasses your vehicle wiring altogether and has additional lights specifically designed for towing.

Splice-In

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles

#RM-15267

Splices into vehicle wiring
Powder-coated aluminum-encased diodes prevent feedback that can damage your vehicle's electrical components
Coiled 7-Wire to 6-wire adapter cord runs power from RV to towed car

Plug-In

Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles

#C96JR

Plugs into vehicle wiring without hardwiring or splicing
No risk of voiding a factory warranty
Built-in diodes prevent feedback to your vehicle's electrical components
Provides a 4-way plug at the front of your Jeep requiring an additional wiring harness to connect to RV - sold separately

Bypasses vehicle wiring

Demco LED Tow Light Bar for Towed Vehicles w/ Wireless Transmitter

#DM36MV

Plugs into your 12V outlet and needs no hardwiring
Provided light mounts to your vehicle's rear window via a strong suction cup
Universal fit for any vehicle with a 12V outlet
Effortless setup and removal, and completely transferrable to multiple vehicles

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Supplemental Braking System for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

There's no two ways around it. If you are towing anything, you need a supplemental braking system. Not only for obvious safety reasons, but for legal ones too. In fact, almost every state or territory in North America (and probably elsewhere too, I only looked here) has laws requiring you to have supplemental braking when towing. How is that different when flat towing? Short answer, it isn't. But the full explanation is almost as simple. Your tow bars are specifically designed to pull your vehicle, and they were never designed with pushing in mind (which is why you never drive in reverse when flat towing). When you apply the brakes of your RV without supplemental braking, your vehicle, retaining all of the momentum that comes with highway travel, transfers that momentum into the back of your RV, causing tremendous pressure on your tow bars in exactly the opposite direction they were designed to handle it. This is where supplemental braking comes in to apply the brakes of your towed vehicle at the same time, allowing your Jeep to stop itself, rather than relying on the tow bars to shoulder the weight (if you know how a brake controller works in standard towing applications its exactly the same principle here).

The two big options you have for supplemental braking systems are between a fixed system or a portable system. A fixed system is a one-time installation, and often requires little to no setup each time you take your vehicle out. A portable setup is a bit bulkier, and needs to be set up every time you want to flat tow, but you avoid the installation process. As an added benefit, you can tow multiple vehicles with the same portable system, so if you go that route and love your braking system, you can continue to use it even if you swap vehicles or RVs.

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System

#SM99251

Compatible with RVs with hydraulic brakes
Proportional braking system
Allows you to monitor your vehicle's brakes with a LED indicator on your RVs dash
5-year warranty

Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System

#SM99243

Compatible with RVs with air brakes
Proportional braking system
One-time setup
System automatically turns on when you connect your towed vehicle to your RV
Allows you to monitor your vehicle's brakes with a LED indicator on your RVs dash
5-year warranty

Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System

#RM-8700

Compatible with air and hydraulic brakes
Pre-set braking system
One-time setup
System automatically turns on when you connect your towed vehicle to your RV
Can trickle charge your Jeep's battery while you tow
Allows you to monitor your vehicle's brakes with a LED indicator on your RVs dash
Limited lifetime warranty

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System

#BLU37TR

Compatible with air, hydraulic, or air-over-hydraulic brakes
Proportional braking system
Easy installation, doesn't interfere with factory wiring or risk voiding vehicle warranty
Removes and stores easily
Can stop your vehicle in the event of a breakaway for up to 30 minutes after a complete loss of power
Swaps easily between multiple vehicles
2-year warranty

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Additional Components for the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

If you're a Jeep owner, you know that getting a Wrangler and not accessorizing it past the point of being recognizable is a cardinal sin. So check out some of our favorite flat towing accessories below confirmed to fit the 2025 Jeep Wrangler. Otherwise, click here to start your trip down the rabbit hole of Jeep accessories!

#e76FV

Fits all standard RV-mounted tow bars
Weather-resistant PVC-coated material
Limited lifetime warranty

Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen

product no.

Protects your vehicle from gravel and road debris
Easy to fit with any setup
Heavy-duty nylon mesh is durable, flexible, and aerodynamic
Rolls up to 4" in diameter and stores on the back of your RV

#BX8870

Not compatible with Blue Ox Acclaim tow bars
Protects your vehicle from gravel and road debris
Flexes with the wind to be aerodynamic
Made of polyethylene with a lightweight aluminum frame to be sturdy, flexible, and corrosion resistant
1-year warranty

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