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• How To Use Tow Bar with D-Rings On Jeep Bumper
  In order to use a tow bar with a set of welded-on d-rings which are commonly found on aftermarket Jeep bumpers you need a specific type of tow bar, one that mounts on the motorhome when not in use. The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 and Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 are both examples of motorhome mounted tow bars and are excellent options to use, the best value for the money. In order to use either tow bar with a set of welded-on d-rings you will need an adapter which...
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• Recommended Tow Bar to Upgrade and Replace a RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar
  Hey Randy, congrats on the new Bronco. You're definitely going to need to jump up to a heavy rated tow bar. Like you said the Roadmaster Falcon 2 item # RM-520 tops out at 6,000 lbs and your Bronco's already over that sitting there empty. I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar item # RM27NQ. It's got the same style fittings but boasts a larger 10,000 lbs capacity. It's been upgraded with stainless steel inner arms and the new non-binding Freedom Latch locking mechanisms will last...
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• What Adapters Do I Need For My Demco Commander Tow Bars to Hook-Up to D-Rings?
  Hello Wayne, Great question. I would double check that the bumper with the D-Rings is rated for flat towing, not all bumpers are. The Roadmaster D-ring adapters will work on your Demco Commander. It depends on the thickness of the D-Rings on which ones you will want, if they are 3/4" # RM-035, and for 1" thick # RM-035-1. Their tech did state that you might want to get additional bushing since the Commander tow bars are a little thinner, you would be able to source these from your local...
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• Recommended D-Ring Adapters for Flat Towing a 2024 Ford Bronco Raptor
  Hey Kevin, congrats on the upgrade and thanks for the pics! The D-Ring Bumper Mounts item # RM-035-1 are definitely going to be the best option. They are compatible with the Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar item # RM-676 and will attach to the circle on your bumper's tow hooks/shackle. You'll want to attach the safety cables to the larger L shaped openings directly below the circle. We do sell those cables you referenced, item # RM-910648-20, however you won't need them. Your Bronco's bumper...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  Hey Robert, the only frame mounted base plate kits we have for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited like the Roadmaster part # RM-521453-5 require either the factory steel or plastic bumper to verify for sure they will work. For aftermarket bumpers you have to use D-ring adapters like the part # RM-035-1 for if the D-rings are 1 inch thick. Since the D-ring adapter base plate kits aren't too expensive I would go with the # RM24VR for right now and if you go to an aftermarket bumper cross that...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Jeep Wrangler with D-Rings on Bumper
  Hey John, we have what you need to flat tow your 2015 Jeep Wrangler. The first component you'll need is a base plate kit which since you have D-rings you'd need an adapter like the part # RM-035-1 for if they are 1 inch or part # RM-035 if they are 3/4 inch. 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 3HD, # RM27NQ. This has non-binding...
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• Can Roadmaster Night Hawk Tow Bar Be Used with D-Rings on Jeep Wrangler
  The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-676 (excellent choice) will hook up to the D-ring hooks on your Jeep's aftermarket bumper as long as you use the appropriate adapter. If your D-rings are 1 inch thick you will need part # RM-035-1 and if they are 3/4 inch thick you will need # RM-035. These will attach to the D-ring mounts to provide a connection point for the tow bar. I do also recommend verifying that your particular aftermarket bumper is rated for towing. I have attached...
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• Can I Use Older Eagle 8000 Tow Bar With A 2016 Jeep Wrangler With Aftermarket Bumper
  Hello Dave. The Roadmaster D-Ring Bumper Mounts will work with the older Eagle 8000 tow bar. We offer D-ring mounts in the following sizes: - 3/4" D-Rings # RM-035 - 1" D-Rings # RM-035-1 Also, please do verify that your aftermarket bumper is rated for flat towing.
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• Does The Rampage Rock Rage Bumper Have Add-On D-Rings And What Is Needed To Flat Tow A 1999 Jeep TJ
  The Rampage Rock Rage Front Bumper for Jeep # RA97801 doesn't have a D-ring add-on option so you'd have to have a qualified fabricator weld D-rings in to the bumper if you wanted them. You'd also need to have that fabricator ensure that the bumper is properly secured enough to the frame to be able to tow from the D-rings. If you end up being able to tow from the D-rings then you'll want either the Roadmaster # RM-035 (3/4" thick D-rings) or RM-035-1 (1" thick D-rings) and a Roadmaster...
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• Baseplate for 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport with Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper
  Thanks Harley, the information you provided really helped. There isn’t a base plate available that’s confirmed to work with the Rugged Ridge XHD bumper on your Wrangler. I confirmed with the manufacturer of the manufacturer if this bumper can be flat towed. Yes, the bumper has d-rings for attachment points, but they are not rated for tow. In your case, you’d need to switch back to a factory-style bumper to use a standard base plate. Here’s the parts you would need if you reverted to...
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• Diameter of Holes for the Demco Replacement Connecting Clevis for the Commander Tow Bar
  The diameter of the holes on the Replacement Connecting Clevis for Demco Commander Tow Bar # DM13582-81 measure 1/2".
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• Is etrailer XHD Tow Bar Compatible With Roadmaster D-Ring Adapters on 2025 Ford Bronco
  Hey Eric! The etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e94ZR won't fit the # RM-035-1 as is. However, it can be modified so the two work together. Our tow bar shares the same design as the Demco, which requires extra bushings (picked up locally) to work with these D-ring adapters. Just like Demco, we don't officially recommend this setup but there are people out there running it for flat towing. The best option would be to stick with a Roadmaster tow bar like the Falcon 3HD # RM27NQ which is...
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• Will D-Ring Adapters for a Falcon 2 Tow Bar Fit the Falcon 3HD Tow Bar?
  They sure will Bud! The Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar item # RM27NQ is compatible with the same D-Ring adapters like item # RM-035-1 or item # RM-035 as the older Falcon 2 tow bar item # RM-520. The difference between the tow bars is increased capacity and automatic centering plus you get locking stainless steel arms. How did you bend your tow bar? You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2020 Jeep Gladiator
  Hey Dennis! That bumper being flat tow capable is definitely going to be helpful! You won't need a base plate kit but you will need to measure those d-rings and see how wide they are. There's two different options to hook up to them. If they are 1" thick you'll need item # RM-035-1. If they are 3/4" thick you will need item # RM-035. Here are the rest of the parts you will need to flat tow your 2020 Jeep Gladiator: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520...
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• What Adapters do I Need for My Demco Commander Tow Bars to Hook Up to D-Rings on Gladiator?
  Hey there again Wayne, So it looks like you found out the bumper is rated for flat towing, great news! The Roadmaster D-ring adapters will work on your Demco Commander. It depends on the thickness of the D-Rings on which ones you will want, if they are 3/4" # RM-035, and for 1" thick # RM-035-1. Their tech did state that you might want to get additional bushing since the Commander tow bars are a little thinner, you would be able to source these from your local hardware store. Like I...
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• Base Plate for 2014 Jeep Wrangler With 1 D-Ring Bumper Mounts
  We have exactly what you need to flat tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler with an off-road bumper that has 1" D-ring brackets, the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick # RM-035-1. As the name of the product states, however, they will require a Roadmaster tow bar as there are no adapters to use with a Blue Ox tow bar. For this I highly recommend checking out the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 because it has long arms...
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• Is there a Bumper for a 2024 Jeep Wrangler That Can Be Used for Flat Towing?
  Hey Jerry. Sorry but we do not have a bumper that can be used for flat towing a Jeep Wrangler. There are a bunch out there because I have recommend D-rings for them like the Roadmaster item # RM-035 for 3/4" D-rings or item # RM-035-1 for 1" D-rings. You'll just want to make sure if you go this direction you find one specifically rated for flat towing. The ones with recovery points like item # ARB46DM aren't going to cut it. Here are the rest of the parts you will need to flat tow a...
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• Will Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar Fit a 2010 Jeep Wrangler D-Ring Bumper
  Hey Doland, thanks for reaching out again! The Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4330 will only work with base plates that have the tabs spaced out 23" - 30" apart. Since your D-Ring mounts are closer together than that range, we'll have to get you setup with more of a standard tow bar. For that I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and you'll need D-Ring adapters to make this compatible with the D-Rings on your Jeep bumper. For this tow bar you're looking at either...
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• Need D-Ring Adapter For Roadmaster Tow Bar On Jeep With Flat Tow Rated D-Ring Bumper
  Hello Kirk, thanks for reaching out. We do offer D-ring adapters that will work with your Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 Tow Bar. You will just need to select from the following based on the D-ring size. - Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick # RM-035 - Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick # RM-035-1 Your Jeep is a 2016 Wrangler, correct? If so, here are the rest of the parts I recommend...
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• D-Ring Kit for Flat Towing a 1998 Jeep TJ with Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar
  Hey Tim, thanks for all of the info! The Roadmaster Kit # 1427-1 on your buddy's Jeep is for a different model Jeep which is why you're having issues finding that for your 1998 Jeep TJ on our site. The equivalent for your '98 TJ would be the part # 1417-1 but requires you to move your factory fog lights 1" for the kit to fit. Since you're wanting to switch to a D-Ring front bumper you'll need the Adapter Kit # RM-035-1 for 1" D-Rings. Please note you'll need to make sure your bumper is...
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• D-Ring Adapters for Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  Hey Steve! The Roadmaster Sterling fits Roadmaster Direct Connect base plates. If you have a 1" thick shackle mount with 7/8" or 1" pins you need the # RM-035-1. If you have a 3/4" thick shackle mount you need the # RM-035 instead. Do you have the rest of the parts you need for flat towing already?
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• Looking for Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Solution for 2025 Ford Bronco with Modular Bumper
  Hey John, yes the Roadmaster D-ring adapter part # RM-035-1 can connect to your 2025 Ford Bronco that has the Ford Modular bumper and would be able to connect to a Roadmaster tow bar. Or we have the frame mounted part # RM92ZR as well. Do you have a tow bar already as well?
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• Best Flat Tow Setup For 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara With ARB Deluxe Combination Bumper
  Hello mark, thanks for reaching out. We can definitely provide the parts you need to flat tow your 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. I looked up that bumper online and I believe I found a picture of what you have, and if so, the best option would be to use the D-ring mounts on your bumper to attach the tow bar. Here is what I recommend: - Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick # RM-035-1 - Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor...
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• Help With Roadmaster D-Ring Adapters Having To Much Play
  So there are 2 adapters the 3/4" # RM-035 or the 1" # RM-035-1 for your Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522. If you have the larger 1" wide adapters and only a 3/4" wide D-Ring you would want to get the smaller size. Otherwise you would want to source some washer/spacers locally you can use with the pins and bushings to reduce the play you have. A little play is a good thing as the different metals can expand differently and could make it difficult to connect/disconnect if the...
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