Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

Published 12/04/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs

(246)

$570.23

etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(324)

$848.22

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(718)

$443.70

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3337)

$186.18

Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit

(658)

$61.18

Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional

(533)

$1329.00

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(787)

$1175.00

Question:

I need a front complete towing hitch for a Jeep Wrangler 2018 JL 4door model with plastic standard front bumper

asked by: Jerry P

Expert Reply:

To flat tow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL you'll need a baseplate, tow bar, and safety cables for the physical connection. I recommend the following components:

Baseplate: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948.

Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR. This tow bar includes safety cables so you won't have to purchase them separately.

You'll also need a light kit to transfer your motorhome's traffic signals to the Jeep and a braking system, for these I have the following recommendations:

Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267.

Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic brakes then you'll want the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. Since the brake light switch wire for your Jeep isn't useable you'll also need theRoadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751490 to get the signal for the indicator light.

If your motorhome has air brakes then you'll need the Demco Air Force One # SM99243 instead. This system has a reed switch so you won't need the stop light switch kit in order to get the signal for the indicator light.