Recommended Base Plate for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK w/ the Oscar Mike Package

Updated 02/25/2026 | Published 02/22/2026

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Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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

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12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

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Curt RVibrake 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

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Question:

I have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, Oscar Mike package. I have a blue ox tow bar. I have attached two pictures for your review. What would I need to configure this vehicle to flat tow. I see that there are many options available without using a tow plate. This vehicle has steel plates protruding through the steel cover on the bottom.

asked by: Wayne K

Oscar Mike package
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Expert Reply:

Hey Wayne, thanks for the pictures. Those attachment points extending below the bumper of your Jeep can not be used for flat towing.

Since your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, Oscar Mike package has the American Expedition Vehicles Premier bumper, the only baseplate kit that fits it is the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit item # DM34FR. We actually installed this baseplate awhile back so I linked the installation video we made below.

To use your Blue Ox tow bar you'll need the Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Demco Tabless Base Plates item # DM9523127. These will work unless you have a Avail tow bar.

Here are the rest of the parts you'll need to flat tow your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK:

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

Supplemental Braking System - Curt RVi Series 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System item # RVI44FR and the 12v Outlet Kit item # RM-9332

What model Blue Ox tow bar do you have?

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