Recommended Parts to Tow 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Behind Motorhome

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I want to flat tow my 2020 Wrangler Unlimited JL behind a motorhome. I plan on keeping the Jeep for awhile and don't want to keep replacing things. I don't mind spending a little more money for stuff that lasts. What do you recommend?

asked by: Gary

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To tow your Wrangler Unlimited JL behind a motorhome, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system, safety cables and possibly a high/low adapter.

For a tow bar, I really like the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522. The Falcon all terrain tow bar is self aligning and self centering, which means that you won't need to get the vehicle perfectly aligned with the motorhome in order to hook up. Attach the arms to the base plate and drive off, the arms will automatically lock into place.

For base plates, with the stock plastic or steel bumper, I'd recommend the # RM-521453-5. For an off-road bumper with the 1 inch D-rings, you'll just need the # RM-035-1 adapter or # RM-035 for the 3/4 inch D-ring.

To provide wiring, I like the # RM-15267 diode kit. Once installed, you simply plug in the umbilical and you're done and ready to go.

Since you plan on keeping the Jeep for awhile, I'd recommend a permanently mounted system like the Roadmaster # RM-8700. Once installed, the braking system is set and ready to go, you wouldn't need to install it before every trip like you would with the portable braking systems. A # RM-751490 stoplight switch would also be needed.

When the # RM-521435-5 base plate was installed on a Wrangler Unllimited with factory ride height and stock tires, the base plate height is 16.25 inches. For safety, the tow bar will need to be within 3 inches of level, if it isn't you'll need the correct high/low adapter to place it within that range. I'll link you to our selection of high/low adapters. I've also linked to some install videos that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hey John. To use a Falcon tow bar with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item #BX1139 you'll need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates item #RM-031. It'll bolt to the end of your tow bar arms. What year and model Jeep are…

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Answer 2

They do not make an adapter that will allow you to use a Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar part #RM-501 on a vehicle with a set of Blue Ox base plates. The Roadmaster tow bar to Blue Ox base plate adapters will only work for RV mounted tow bars and not…

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For a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a factory plastic bumper I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5 along with the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar #e74ZR. This baseplate kit has removable arms to provide a clean…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Aventa II tow bar that you have will work well with the Blue Ox Base plate kit part #BX1139 that you referenced.

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Answer 5

Yes. The Blue Ox #BX1139 base plates are compatible with the Blue Ox Alpha tow bar and the newer Blue Ox Alpha 2 #BX7380. A complete flat towing setup consists of base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking…

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Answer 6

Actually when you flat tow a vehicle you want to have the steering wheel unlocked so that it can turn freely when the tow vehicle is turning. Otherwise the front tires would scrub and put a lot of strain on the steering of the vehicle and the flat…

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Answer 7

Without knowing everything you purchased I can just tell you all the parts you will need to flat-tow your 2008 Jeep Rubicon and you can purchase the missing pieces. The first thing you will need is a base plate kit for your vehicle. For that I would…

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Answer 8

The correct Roadmaster base plate kit you need for your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to use with the Falcon 2 tow bar part #RM-520 is the Direct Connect kit part #RM-521453-5. The Falcon is a great and easy to use tow bar and the Direct Connect base…

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Answer 9

Vehicles with a digital odometer will not keep track of mileage when flat towing. Older model vehicles with mechanical odometers run off of gears so even when there's no power it'll still track mileage unlike the digital odometers that when…

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Answer 10

Hi Michael; your 2016 Kia Soul with the manual transmission can definitely be set up to flat tow. You will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Direct-Connect…

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Answer 11

For your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country 4x4, I recommend the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit #DM9518200. I recommend installing these base plates using loctite threadlocker #LT37420. These base plates will work well with the Demco Excali-Bar III…

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Answer 12

If you have a regular model 1999 GMC Jimmy (not an S-15 model) then you will need to use a tow dolly like the RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, #RM-2050-1, as there are no base plates available for the Jimmy. If you have an S-15 Jimmy, there…

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