Hello all, I am new to the forum and have purchased a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. We bought the Jeep with the specific purpose of towing it behind our class C rv. The problem is I am getting blown away with all of the information that goes into this! After 3 months of research I believe I found the components or at least narrowed down what I "think" I want but now can't find anyone that will install it as they only want to install their own products. I am not mechanically inclined enough to take on a project like this let alone have the tools to do the job. Any suggestions on how to get this accomplished in the Marietta, GA area or any warnings about the choices or additions to the "forgotten" items I have not considered yet would be very much appreciated.The list of what I "think" I want:Blue Ox or Currie baseplate, like the looks of the Currie more but have seen some issues with installation and cutting.Mopar or Cooltech wiring harness. Seems that Cooltech has some issues with the turn signals not working properly on a lot of reviews, so that is a concern.Readybrute Elite tow bar with surge brake system.Oh and FYI, just in case it helps, our new camper is not here yet but it is a 2017 Forest River Forester 3051.

Anytime we have purchased a motorhome, the selling dealer has always done to car setup, as we required. Talk to the dealer about this. It should be a no brainer if they want the motorhome sale.

The 2X we have had vehicles set up for towing, we have had our dealer do the installation. We felt it was worth paying someone who is experienced in different set ups to do the work and that way if there were any issues, we had someone to go back to.

Honestly I didn't really want to go that route because they are about 200 miles from us so if there was a warranty issue that needed to be resolved then it's a long drive over there and back. But if there isn't any other viable options I will try that route. We have about three weeks before the RV will be in, so at least it gives some time to research other options.The local dealer here that said they would do warranty work doesn't do tow bars anymore...

Ready Brute elite with surge brakes is what we have. The install of the conduit cable from Jeep (Land Rover in our case) front bumper to brake pedal is an easy one hour project. We used a Road Master base plate. Had it professionaly installed. Also has to get a Blue Ox clevis to connect tow bar to base plate.We're not using any integrated wiring harness with the toad. For lights we have a simple magnetic tow light. Very easy and no mucking about with the toads wiring.Good luck!

Do you have a mobil RV tech. in the area he may be able to help or any independent garage the items you want to install all come with instructions. So they should be able to do it.

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msd5052001
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
John Wayne wrote:
Do you have a mobil RV tech. in the area he may be able to help or any independent garage the items you want to install all come with instructions. So they should be able to do it.

I haven't had luck on finding a garage that would want to do it but didn't think at all about a mobile RV tech. Will add that to my list of research items.
msd5052001
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
RedJeep wrote:
Ready Brute elite with surge brakes is what we have. The install of the conduit cable from Jeep (Land Rover in our case) front bumper to brake pedal is an easy one hour project. We used a Road Master base plate. Had it professionaly installed. Also has to get a Blue Ox clevis to connect tow bar to base plate.

We're not using any integrated wiring harness with the toad. For lights we have a simple magnetic tow light. Very easy and no mucking about with the toads wiring.

Good luck!

Hmmm, didn't think about the magnetic lights and skipping the wiring... Off to research. Thanks! Do you like your Ready Brute Elite? Do you think a novice could handle the brake cable project? I am very capable with following instructions, just makes me nervous to drill on the Jeep!
John_Wayne
Explorer II
Mar 23, 2016
Do you have a mobil RV tech. in the area he may be able to help or any independent garage the items you want to install all come with instructions. So they should be able to do it.
RedJeep
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
Ready Brute elite with surge brakes is what we have. The install of the conduit cable from Jeep (Land Rover in our case) front bumper to brake pedal is an easy one hour project. We used a Road Master base plate. Had it professionaly installed. Also has to get a Blue Ox clevis to connect tow bar to base plate.

We're not using any integrated wiring harness with the toad. For lights we have a simple magnetic tow light. Very easy and no mucking about with the toads wiring.

Good luck!
msd5052001
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
Honestly I didn't really want to go that route because they are about 200 miles from us so if there was a warranty issue that needed to be resolved then it's a long drive over there and back. But if there isn't any other viable options I will try that route. We have about three weeks before the RV will be in, so at least it gives some time to research other options.
The local dealer here that said they would do warranty work doesn't do tow bars anymore...
Tripalot
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
The 2X we have had vehicles set up for towing, we have had our dealer do the installation. We felt it was worth paying someone who is experienced in different set ups to do the work and that way if there were any issues, we had someone to go back to.
tropical_ron
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
Anytime we have purchased a motorhome, the selling dealer has always done to car setup, as we required. Talk to the dealer about this. It should be a no brainer if they want the motorhome sale.

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