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lanerd
Oct 20, 2015Explorer II
Well, typically you'll need:
Base plate for the jeep
Tow bar
Light kit for the jeep
Supplemental braking system for the jeep (should include breakaway system)
6 or 7-pin umbilical cable kit (usually includes both connectors and cable)
First, need to know what the tow limit is for your mh, many gas motor homes are limited to 3500 lbs...others are 5000 lbs. So how much does your jeep weight? Don't know? Go to some scales and find out. You also need to know for sure that your jeep can be towed 4-down....some can, some can't.
Read you motor home and jeep's owner manuals under recreational towing. Lots of good info there.
Yes, $$ can (and will for new items) be $2k or more. Another $1k for installation. If you can handle simple tools, you can do the install yourself.
The three most popular tow systems manufactures are: Roadmaster, Blue-Ox, and Demco. You can go to any of their websites for all the price, availability, and installation instructions.
There are individual state laws that pertain to towing and equipment required. Not sure what they are in Utah, so it would behoove you to check those out.
You're gonna have a lot more questions, so don't hesitate to ask. We've all been in your position at one time or another.
Good luck
Ron
Base plate for the jeep
Tow bar
Light kit for the jeep
Supplemental braking system for the jeep (should include breakaway system)
6 or 7-pin umbilical cable kit (usually includes both connectors and cable)
First, need to know what the tow limit is for your mh, many gas motor homes are limited to 3500 lbs...others are 5000 lbs. So how much does your jeep weight? Don't know? Go to some scales and find out. You also need to know for sure that your jeep can be towed 4-down....some can, some can't.
Read you motor home and jeep's owner manuals under recreational towing. Lots of good info there.
Yes, $$ can (and will for new items) be $2k or more. Another $1k for installation. If you can handle simple tools, you can do the install yourself.
The three most popular tow systems manufactures are: Roadmaster, Blue-Ox, and Demco. You can go to any of their websites for all the price, availability, and installation instructions.
There are individual state laws that pertain to towing and equipment required. Not sure what they are in Utah, so it would behoove you to check those out.
You're gonna have a lot more questions, so don't hesitate to ask. We've all been in your position at one time or another.
Good luck
Ron
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