Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Jeep Wrangler With D-Rings and Roadmaster Tow Bar

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We have a 2019 Coachman Leprechaun that we previously flat-towed a 2014 Honda CRV using your Roadmaster tow bar and a kit that enabled the CRV to assist with braking for the RV, and we installed the diodes for the tail lights/turn signals, etc. Now we want to use our Roadmaster tow bar to tow our 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon using the factory D-rings. Id like to know what I need to have the same set-up that we had with our Honda. So I assume I need D-ring adapters, a diode/wiring kit, a battery charging kit, and the kit that senses braking and applies the Jeep brakes.

asked by: Arthur G

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Hi Arthur; do you know which bumper is on the 2017 Rubicon? There are a lot of variations for that year so it could be several, even for the Rubicon models. If it is factory, I'm fairly certain you can't use those D-rings for flat towing. I recommend verifying that before finding out you can't because your Jeep is rolling away.

If your bumper looks like the picture below you want to use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 1444-3. If you find that you can use the D-rings to flat tow you will need the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts # RM-035-1 (for 1" thick shackles) or # RM-035 (3/4" thick).

Since you already have the tow bar and safety cables that leaves the wiring # RM-15267 and a supplemental brake system like the Curt RVi Series Shadow 2 # RVI94FR. The Shadow 2 is a permanent installation and comes with a charge line so you won't need it separately. You may also need a high-low adapter like # e52ZV to keep your setup level.

Where are you headed once you get your Rubicon set up for towing?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Robin H.

2/10/2026

Hi Arthur, how did things turn out with your Rubicon flat-tow setup using the Roadmaster gear? Did the base plate or D-ring adapters end up being the right fit for your bumper? Your update could make it easier for others setting up a similar Jeep.

Answer 1

Hey Christopher! The main differences between the base plates are the brands they're designed to work with, how they attach to the tow bar, and how much of the base plate remains visible when you're not towing. There are also some different…

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Answer 2

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #BX1126 is the correct fit for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler with a standard factory bumper. The base plates #BX1134 are also a fit for the ARB Stubby Bar bumper as well as the standard bumper. It is a mounting…

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Answer 3

What you need for your 2014 Wrangler Rubicon with the 10th Anniversary bumper is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1134. The #BX1126 will not fit. See the picture below where the #BX1134 is installed on another Wrangler with the same bumper.

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Answer 4

Hello Jerry, thanks for reaching out. Both the #BX1134 and #BX1126 will fit the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport. The difference between the two is what bumper they fit with. The #BX1134 is designed for the ARB stubby bar, while the #BX1126 is designed to…

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Answer 5

Hell Jeffrey, thanks for reaching out. Interesting question too. While the arms on the Roadmaster Base Plate #1444-3 are dimensionally the same, there is a specific RH and LH arm for this base plate. So you would not want to interchange them.

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Answer 6

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 7

For your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon the base plate kit you'd need to flat tow it would be the part #1444-3 from Roadmaster as Blue Ox does not have a fit for the Recon at this time. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a…

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Answer 8

Thanks for all of the details and the photos, Dave! From what I'm looking at, you can definitely fit a base plate kit on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon but you'll likely have to modify the metal skid plate to do so. I'll make…

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Answer 9

Hello Charles, thanks for getting in touch. We do offer base plate from both Blue Ox #BX1126 and our etrailer brand #e98949 that will fit your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Willys. They are similar in a lot of aspects since both are basically different…

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Answer 10

Hey Mike, yes you can flat tow your 2017 Jeep Wrangler using the D-rings. You will need to select the correct D-ring adapter based on the size of your D-rings though. If the D-rings are 3/4 inch thick then the #RM-035 would be correct adapter to go…

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Answer 11

I have a great flat towing set up for you but dolly towing your 2017 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited is a no go due to the transfer case and that is directly from the Jeep manual itself. According to the manufacturer you can not dolly tow a 2017 Jeep Wrangler…

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Answer 12

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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