Can 2012 Jeep Wrangler with Barricade Extreme Front Bumper be Flat Towed
Updated 12/17/2020 | Published 12/15/2020
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Im looking for a Tow Bar Base Plate for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler with an aftermarket front bumper. The bumper is a Barricade Extreme HD Full Width Front Bumper with LED Fog Lights 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK DO you have anything that will fit with this bumper or suggestions for towing Thank you
asked by: James B
Expert Reply:
The front of your Barricade Extreme HD Full Width Front Bumper with LED Fog Lights has D-rings which you can use to connect a tow bar to with the correct size D-ring adapter. For a 1 inch D-ring you'd need the part # RM-035-1 or if you have a 3/4 inch D-ring you'd want the part # RM-035.
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 Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick
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