Can a 2014 Jeep Wrangler be Flat Towed Behind a Motor Home if it has an Atlas Bumper

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Does the Atlas bumper require a tow bar? What other parts are necessary?

asked by: Rick G

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From what I could find, there is no where to attach a tow bar on the Atlas bumpers for Jeep Wranglers. A tow bar is needed to flat tow a vehicle. The other options, if permitted, are to use a tow dolly, or put the Jeep on a trailer. Check the owners manual to determine if it can be towed using a dolly. There are very few cases where base plates, needed to attach a tow bar, will work with aftermarket bumpers.

If you want to flat tow the vehicle you are going to need to keep the factory bumper. For the regular Wrangler or for the Unlimited the Blue Ox base plates that fit are # BX1126. With these base plates installed you can use any of the following tow bars:

Adventurer, # BX7322, rated for 5,000 pounds, does not include safety cables
Acclaim, # BX4330, rated for 5,000 pounds, includes safety cables
Alpha, # BX7380, rated for 6,500 pounds, includes safety cables
Allure, # BX7460P, rated for 10,000 pounds, fits a pintle hitch, includes safety cables

Based on the curb weight of the vehicle I would go with one of the tow bars rated OVER 5,000 pounds.

You will also need a lighting solution. I recommend the bulb and socket kit # RM-155. With this kit installed you will not have to cut into the vehicle wiring.

And finally, most states require a supplemental braking system in the vehicle being flat towed. One of the easiest systems to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot proportional system, # BLU37TR. It will apply the Jeep 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. A 12 volt outlet kit # RM-9332 is recommend as well.

I have included 2 helpful links to our series of articles on flat towing for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Thanks for your patience I just heard back from Blue Ox. The insertable length of the Replacement 7/8" Pins and Spacers item #BLU73XR is right a 3-1/4". Blue Ox gave me a diagram that I have attached below that will give you more detailed…

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Answer 2

Hey Christian, welcome to the world of RV-ing! So in addition to the Roadmaster Nighthawk #RM-676 you're also goin to need: - A baseplate kit, like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5. These attach to the Jeep itself so you…

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Answer 3

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 4

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 5

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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Answer 6

Hi Russ; you pretty much have everything you need right there with the exception of a few parts. I'm going to go ahead and list it all out here with links to make it easy for your to manage. You will need the following: -etrailer Invisible Base…

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Answer 7

Hi Tony, thanks for writing in and yes, we can 100% get your 2023 Jeep Wrangler set up to be flat towed behind your Holiday Rambler motorhome. To make it easy to order I'll go ahead and list everything out for you. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

Hey Doug, we can definitely help with all of the parts you need to flat tow your 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit. For that the Blue Ox part #BX1139 that you referenced is correct and a great, easy-to-use…

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Answer 10

Yes, it does Gary! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item #BLU86HR has been confirmed to fit the 2025 Ford Maverick hybrid. I have linked a installation video below along with the instructions so you can see how to get it set up. If you have any additional…

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Answer 11

Hey Ed! It looks like you put together a great list of parts. I'm going to list everything out here with links so it is all in one place, including my suggestions. For a complete setup you will need the following: -etrailer Invisible Base Plate…

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Answer 12

What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, #42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed. There are a few options for lighting…

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