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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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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  Hey Sam, I attached a link down below that will let you see all of the installers in our area that you can pick from. For parts I would go with the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-521424-5 as it's easier to use and installs relatively easy. 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 All Terrain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  First thing you need to flat tow your 2003 Jeep Wrangler is the correct base plate kit. For that you would want the Roadmaster EZ4 kit part # RM-521424-4. 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...
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• What Do I Need To Flat Tow A 2004 Jeep Wrangler Behind A Motor Home
  I am happy to help you find the parts to flat tow your 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-521424-5 is a better option for a base plate compared to the Roadmaster # RM-521424-4 that you referenced because the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit doesn't require you to leave the crossbar of your tow bar on the base plate to use the quick disconnect like the slightly older version. The Direct-Connect is a bit easier to use. I attached a video that...
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• Can a Jeep Wrangler be Flat Towed by the Front Bumper
  I have a solution for you, however, I would not recommend mounting a tow bar directly to a bumper on a Jeep, whether it is OEM or an aftermarket bumper. Jeep does not recommend towing the Wrangler with the OEM bumper because it was not designed to pull the weight of the vehicle. Also, mounting a tow bar to a bumper would require drilling. I spoke with my contact at Pavement Ends and she said drilling into this bumper would void the warranty and they do not recommend using it to tow the...
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• What Is Difference In Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, And # 1424-1, For 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  For your 2002 Jeep Wrangler the difference in the base plates is different application for what type of bumper you will have on your vehicle. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, will fit a 1999 to 2002 Jeep Wrangler single tube bumper or a U-channel bumper. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # RM-521424-4, will fit a 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler double tube bumper and fits the Unlimited and the Rubicon. It will not work on Jeeps with front leaf springs. The visible portions of...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2003 Jeep Wrangler behind Motorhome
  To flat tow your 2003 Jeep Wrangler will require you to install a base plate kit so that you can use a tow bar. Trying to flat tow from the bumper isn't a great way to accomplish flat towing as most bumpers aren't rated for flat towing. Since most likely you have a stock bumper (u-channel or double tube) you'd want the base plate kit part # RM-521424-4 which is confirmed as a fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental...
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• Does The Steering Wheel Have To Be Unlocked When Flat-Towing 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  The ignition key on your Jeep needs to be placed in the acc position to unlock the steering wheel. Here are the steps that need to be followed per the owner's manual on page 346. 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 that there...
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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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• How To Use a Tow Bar On a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with Metal Bumper and No Base Plates
  The Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly part # 910021-00 is designed for use with Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kits like part # RM-521424-4 which is a fit for your 2005 Jeep Wrangler so I cannot recommend that you attach this directly to what I presume is a metal bumper. If you have a motorhome mounted tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-525 then the best option for you would be to weld a set of d-rings onto your front bumper which would then allow...
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• Baseplate or Adapter Compatibility with Warn Bumper on 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  If you don't have the Warn Elite then you would need to confirm with the manufacturer that the bumper is rated for flat towing versus just trusting forums. If it is rated by the manufacturer for flat towing then you can use the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick # RM-035-1 or # RM-035 for the 3/4 inch thick. If your Warn bumper is the Warn Elite, then you can use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 1439-3.
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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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• How to Flat Tow a 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ Behind a Motorhome
  I would be happy to explain the flat towing procedure for your 2005 Jeep Wrangler. This information can also be found in the owners manual under the Recreational Towing section. The key to flat towing your Jeep is to make sure the transfer case is shifted into N (Neutral). The steps are listed below. 1. Make sure you are level ground before you start. 2. Depress the brake pedal 3. Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch pedal on manual transmission. 4. Shift...
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• Preparation Procedure for Flat Towing 2009 Jeep Wrangler with Manual Transmission
  When the transfer case of your 2009 Jeep Wrangler with manual transmission is placed into the Neutral the driveshaft will be disengaged from the powertrain. This will allow the vehicle to move with all wheels down despite the transmission position. The owner's manual does not specify which gear to use, as you noted, but most owner's put the Jeep's manual transmission into 2nd or 3rd gear based on what I read online. You might contact a local Jeep dealer with your Wrangler's VIN which...
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• Available Roadmaster Base Plates for 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  We have three Roadmaster base plate fits for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ with the u-channel bumper that appear on the linked page. These items are the fixed-install Classic # 1417-1, and the kits with removable arms, EZ5 # RM-521424-5 and the EZ4 kit # RM-521424-4. These different base plate kits are suited to difference versions of the vehicle, as noted. The base plate kits also vary in their tow bar compatibility. There is no tow bar model 5000 but the Roadmaster Tracker tow bar # RM-020...
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• Recommended Items Needed When Flat-Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  When flat-towing a vehicle like your 2002 Jeep Wrangler behind your motorhome, there are 5 items needed. You will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring for the towed vehicle and most states now require a supplemental brake system. Just in case you do not have all of these items I will make some recommendations that will work for you. For base plates I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521424-4 if you have a double tube. These feature a hidden bracket...
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• Can I Dolly Tow a 2000 Jeep TJ Wrangler
  From what I was able to find in the owner's manual of the 2000 Jeep TJ Wrangler, you're not supposed to tow the vehicle on a tow dolly that leaves only 2 wheels on the ground (I do believe it's because of the transfer case). You can either flat tow the vehicle or tow it on a trailer/dolly that keeps all 4 wheels off the ground. In order to flat tow your TJ you'll need base plates, a tow bar, tow bar wiring, safety cables, supplemental braking and in most cases, a high/low adapter. I've...
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• Base Plate Kit Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Jeep Wrangler with Double-Tube Bumper
  To flat tow your 2006 Jeep Wrangler with a double-tube bumper, I suggest the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit, # RM-521424-4 mated to the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-522 along with the RoadMaster Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit with Straight Wiring, # RM-9243-1. For supplemental braking I suggest the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System, # RM-8700 and use the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit, # RM-88400. And finally, you may/may not...
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• Replacement Arms To Convert Crossbar Baseplate To Direct Connect On a 2000 Jeep Wrangler
  You will need a new set of baseplate arms for your 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The Roadmaster Replacement Arms # RM-ARMS includes a form found under the installation details(I have also linked this below) that will need to be filled out for the correct replacement arms. You will need to order arms for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-5 which has the direct connect style arms versus your current crossbar style arms. These new arms will allow you to easily connect to your...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with ARB Bumper
  According to Roadmaster the EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-4 is confirmed to fit the ARB bumper of your 2005 Jeep Wrangler. If you also need a compatible tow bar you can use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520. Other parts you may need to flat tow your TJ are safety cables, wiring for the lights, a supplemental braking system, and a high-low adapter. To power the Jeep's lights the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 includes the diodes, wiring, and connectors...
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• Base Plate Kit for 1997 Jeep Wrangler and Roadmaster Stowmaster Towbar
  Part # RM-521424-4 is the base plate kit for your 1997 Jeep Wrangler, including factory double-tube bumpers, and they will work with a Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Behind a Motor Home
  There are several items you will need to flat tow your 2006 Jeep Wrangler behind a motor home. First, you will need base plates. The base plates provide the proper attachment point for a tow bar. For your Jeep you can use base plates # RM-521424-4. You can use the Tracker tow bar you referenced, # RM-020, but you will need to add quick disconnects # RM-201 so that the tow bar and base plate arms are easily removable. You will also need safety cables, # RM-643, which have the same function...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Jeep Wrangler
  As long as the bumper on your 2006 Jeep Wrangler is rated for towing your vehicle you could use the # C19748 which comes with hardware to mount to it. With this kit you want to use the Curt tow bar # C19745. A frame mounted base plate kit would be a better option that we know will work though. For that the Roadmaster EZ4 kit part # RM-521424-4 would be a great option. And then for a tow bar the part # RM-520 plus the safety cables part # RM-643. For lighting you can use the diode kit,...
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• Recommended Parts For Flat-Towing 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
  The base plates you can install on your Jeep depend on the bumper style you have. If you have a U-channel bumper the base plates that will work are part # 1417-1. If you have an off-road bumper with the 1-inch D-Ring bumper mounts then the base plates for your Jeep are part # RM-035-1, and if you have the off-road bumper with 3/4-inch D-ring bumper mounts the base plates you can use are part # RM-035. If you have a double tube bumper I recommend the part # RM-521424-5 EZ5 base plates. For...
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