Help with setting up tow for jeep jk

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thezooinperu wrote:
New to RV world. I have a 2008 diesel coachmen and I want to tow my 2016 jeep wrangler 4 wheels down. What type of tow bar do I need? Brake system for the jeep? Lights? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to this new life :)

What bumper do you have? after market off road type? or stock?

We use a Falcon II bought from E-bay. with ho-made attach plates.

with THIS tow harness

get a tow bar that mounts on the rear of the motorhome, not on the toad. I used a blue ox aventa II and a brake buddy
bumpy

For my 2013 I have a Blue OX baseplate with a Ready Brake tow bar/brake. I once had a Brake Buddy type but I much prefer the Ready Brake. Do a search on this forum and you will find more discussion on this subject than you will probably want to read. I added bulbs to the existing tail light housing but many seem to like to use harnesses, diodes etc.

Ready Brute tow setup from Night Shift Auto and a CoolTech wire harness in my 2011 Wrangler. Have towed multiple times thru the Rockies and one round trip to Alaska and never had a problem. Love the surge braking system built into the Ready Brute - simple, non-electrial and problem free. Hookup and disconnect only takes a couple of minutes.

Bumpyroad wrote:
get a tow bar that mounts on the rear of the motorhome, not on the toad.
bumpy

WHY?

when the jeep has a off road winch type bumper, the tow bar needs to be nothing more than a "A" type that can stay with the jeep.

I used Demco and did it myself. It was easy only had to drill four holes if I remember correctly. Anyway the install procedure is at their website.

Tom/Barb wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
get a tow bar that mounts on the rear of the motorhome, not on the toad.
bumpy

WHY?

when the jeep has a off road winch type bumper, the tow bar needs to be nothing more than a "A" type that can stay with the jeep.

so you don't drive around with an A bracket everywhere. so it is easier lining up to hitch up.
bumpy

I like the Demco Excalibar mounted and left in the MH receiver hitch and then you can either get the Demco base plates or a custom bumper with Demco tabs built/welded in. I use the Brake Buddy classic as I can move it between my toads. Hopkins has kits for wiring the taillights or you can buy a DIY diode kit or use magnetic light kit from Harbor Freight.

Tom/Barb wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
get a tow bar that mounts on the rear of the motorhome, not on the toad.
bumpy

WHY?

when the jeep has a off road winch type bumper, the tow bar needs to be nothing more than a "A" type that can stay with the jeep.

You can get a ticket for having a tow bar that when folded up, impairs your forward vision.