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Can 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with AEV Bumper be Flat Towed  

Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/11/2025

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I have a Roadmaster Stowmaster tow bar with a coupler for a 2 inch ball that I use to tow my other jeep. Do you have an adapter so I can use this tow bar on a AEV bumper on my 2012 JK 4 Door Rubicon?

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Hey Ray, I might have a solution but best case scenario you would need a new tow bar. Does your AEV bumper have D-rings on the front of it? If so, then with a Roadmaster tow bar that attaches to the motorhome in the hitch like the Falcon # RM-520 you could use a D-Ring adapter like the part # RM-035.

The D-ring adapters can't be used with tow bars that attach to the tow vehicle by the hitch ball like your Stowmaster unfortunately.

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Jameson C.

10/30/2025

Hey Ray, did you get a chance to check whether your AEV bumper has D-rings on the front? Knowing that would help confirm if the D-ring adapter and Falcon tow bar setup worked for your Rubicon. Your update could make it easier for others looking to tow with a similar bumper.

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Ray

10/30/2025

@JamesonC How do I add photos?
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Ray

10/30/2025

@JamesonC I can’t add a photo but if you search for 2012 AEV front bumper you can see two tabs on the bottom of the bumper spaced about 18 inches from the center. I think these are D ring mounts.
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Jameson C.

10/30/2025

@Ray We don't have a way to add them on this thread yet which is pretty frustrating. You'd have to email them to me.
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