We might be pulling the trigger on a new Class A motorhome this weekend. I have a 2015 Jeep wrangler JK that I would like to use as a toad. I currently have a TT so I am totally new to the motorhome thing. I know there are several hitches and supplemental breaking systems available. I currently have a Blue Ox sway pro for pulling my TT and I really like it. So what is the minimum setup I would need to get my Jeep hooked up? Do I need supplemental breaking? Anything else I need to be aware of? If I do purchase the motorhome, I was going to talk to the dealer about getting all the necessary equipment maybe purchased and setup during the negotiations. Is this a good idea or should I purchase the equipment on my own and just pay them for installation? Any suggestions comments would be appreciated.

What make and model of MH are you looking at buying? Gas or diesel?Bill

We pull our 2015 Wrangler with a Ready Brute Elite. It is a tow bar and surge brake in an easy to connect package. We have driven 40K miles with this set up without a problem. It takes one person less than five minutes to hook or unhook. Two can do it in two minutes.To connect the tow bar to the Jeep, we installed a custom bumper(Rockhard)instead of adding a base plate. Using the custom bumper instead of the baseplate allows us greater ground clearance, a level towing hook-up, and space for a winch on our jeep.We also use a Mopar Wiring harness(Part #82211156AB) to have working lights on the jeep.Our A is a 34' Bounder with a 5K towing capacity. It is a 22K F53 chassis. It has no problem at all pulling the jeep, even on grades as high as 15 percent. The only time we feared not getting up a hill was on the Dalton Highway. We really like our set up and wouldn't change any component. Good luck with your new adventure!

Trackrig wrote:What make and model of MH are you looking at buying? Gas or diesel?BillWe are looking at a Miramar 35.3 (Gas). It has an 8K hitch.

dahkota wrote:We pull our 2015 Wrangler with a Ready Brute Elite. It is a tow bar and surge brake in an easy to connect package. We have driven 40K miles with this set up without a problem. It takes one person less than five minutes to hook or unhook. Two can do it in two minutes.To connect the tow bar to the Jeep, we installed a custom bumper(Rockhard)instead of adding a base plate. Using the custom bumper instead of the baseplate allows us greater ground clearance, a level towing hook-up, and space for a winch on our jeep.We also use a Mopar Wiring harness(Part #82211156AB) to have working lights on the jeep.Our A is a 34' Bounder with a 5K towing capacity. It is a 22K F53 chassis. It has no problem at all pulling the jeep, even on grades as high as 15 percent. The only time we feared not getting up a hill was on the Dalton Highway. We really like our set up and wouldn't change any component. Good luck with your new adventure!Thank you for the info. I remember seeing something about the Mopar wiring harness when I purchased the Jeep. Where does this install on the Jeep?

MetalGator wrote:Thank you for the info. I remember seeing something about the Mopar wiring harness when I purchased the Jeep. Where does this install on the Jeep?In the engine compartment. One end sticks out of the front of the jeep, the other end is routed to under the passenger side dash.Here is a write up.We had it installed when the bumper and winch were installed. Not sure if our jeep mechanic did all those steps. In fact, I doubt it, because the install of the harness, winch, and bumper took six hours total.

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Solo
Explorer
Feb 10, 2017
micpib1 wrote:
My last years Jeep was a 2015 2 Door with the Falcon II Tow Bar and Base Plate, along with a SMI Stay and Play Brake System. The SMI Stay and Play did not work well with my DP, as the Brake Light stays on whenever the exhaust brake is on, which also kept my Jeep Brakes on excessively.

Hmmm? I wonder if I may be in for a surprise with my SMI Duo set-up on my Jeep. Our current DP is new to us and I have not towed the Jeep yet with it. We've towed the Jeep many, many miles succesfully using the SMI Duo but that was with our former gaser coach. Yes, I am aware of the brake light activation signal that is used on the SMI Duo and wonder how light I may need to set the GFC in the Jeep. How light did you set the G-Force Controller or were you ever able to set it lightly enough to keep it from activating when your retarder activated? With my two stage compression brake on this 8.9L ISL Cummins and the compression brake on the highest setting, there is significant braking-certainly more than enough to activate the SMI unit unless the GFC is set lightly. Don't know about this one-I guess I will just have to give it go.
dubdub07
Explorer
Feb 19, 2017
If you already have Blue Ox then you know how good the products are. I have Blue Ox everything and have been extremely happy with their products and customer service. I have setup 4 vehicles with their baseplates and I am extremely satisfied. I had one baseplate that would not go on and was a fraction to narrow that I bought from an online retailer. Blue Ox asked no questions, sent me a new baseplate and I sent them the bad one AT THEIR cost.

Plus I am a fan of how hidden all the connections are.
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Highway_4x4
Explorer
Feb 22, 2017
I am where the OP is but don't have the jeep or MH yet. Still in research and info mode but do have the short list. MH will be a newer but used Newmar Bay Star at 32 ft or less and towing a Wrangler Rubicon to be bought soon. I will be traveling alone with my Bernese Mtn Dog. Present rig is a Ram diesel and a OutdoorsRV TT and is works OK but want the ability to explore more and more room for Berners plus ease of setup. The fear is no ability to back up. I get cold feet over this every day. Once I make the switch there is no going back. A MH is a big $$$$ item that falls like a rock in value. I'll probably just go with all BlueOx system with a Ft bumper on the Jeep designed for a tow bar.

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