Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Jeep Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition
Published 01/10/2022
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Hi, I have a 2013 Jeep Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition. Im looking to flat tow this behind my Class C RV in a couple weeks. Please let me know what full setup you would recommend for the 10th Anniversary Edition. Also, the Jeep has a 3 lift kit and 35 tires. Not sure if this would affect my choice or possibly just add a hitch adaptor to raise the height from the RV hitch. Thanks for all the part #s, including the recommended tow bar and braking kits! Cheers,
asked by: Robert G
Expert Reply:
The first thing you need to flat tow your 2013 Jeep Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition is a base plate kit that is a confirmed fit like the Roadmaster Direct Connect Kit part # 1444-3 which is a confirmed fit and easy to connect and disconnect.
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 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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Partially Hidden
- Roadmaster
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