Basic Flat Tow Components For A 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited  

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In order to flat tow your 2016 Jeep Wrangler behind your RV, you will need 5 basic components. These five components consists of a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and supplemental braking system. You will need to consult the vehicle's owner's manual for proper uses before towing.

For a premium option, I recommend the following:

Base Plate Kit- Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit part # RM-521448-5
The EZ5 brackets are hidden underneath the front fascia and feature a detachable drawbar for easy installation.

Tow Bar - Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain part # RM-676
This Roadmaster tow bar features a self-aligning design for easy towing and built in LED lights for night time installation.

Safety Cables - The Roadmaster NightHawk includes both sets of safety cables therefore, you will not have to purchase an additional set.

Tow Bar Wiring - Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit part # HM56200
The Hopkins kit is a plug-and-play option therefore, you will not need to splice or hardwire any of your vechiles electrical components.

Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System part # SM99251
The SMI system features an integrated LED coach that will notify you when the brakes are being applied in addition to providing you with a braking system that you will not be required to uninstall each time you wish to drive the vehicle. You will also need the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit part # RM-88400.

For a cost efficient package, I recommend the following:

Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1126

Tow Bar - Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar part # BX7380

Wiring Harness - Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights part # TL21RK.

Braking System- Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR

Fortunately, your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is a very popular dinghy therefore, we have an installation video for almost all of the products I have recommended. Additional Items - You will need a high low adapter if the base plate and hitch receiver are not within 3" of creating a level surface. I have attached a help article to further illustrate this process. You may also want the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening part # RM-4750 to protect the front of your vehicle while towing.

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