Towing 2005 Jeep Wrangler

Cfgrove99 wrote:
I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler and I'm looking to tow it four wheels down what all do I need and what is the best equipment?

Well Sir,
There's a dozen different styles/types of tow bars that would work. Part of your choice of which one to pick would be if you're the type that would like the tow bar to remain on the coach, when disconnecting from the Jeep. If not, there's the ones that remain on the toad and, they're removed with ease too. Stowmaster is one that comes to mind.

You can find great deals on Tow bars, both kinds, on ebay and, in pretty darn good shape for a lot less than new ones.

As for "base plates", well, lots depends on what kind of bumper you already have. If it's an Off road style, you can adapt tow bar brackets to that bumper and you're done. If it's a stock tin bumper, then you've got to go with that gaudy base plates that many companies offer.

As for wiring, talk about easy. I've wired seven different Jeeps including one just like yours. All the tail light wiring runs right along side the drivers left calf. It's tucked under that door sill.

All that's needed to be done is, expose that section of wiring, determine which wire is the left turn/brake, right turn/brake and, marker/running lights. You can "T" right into those at that area and, you don't need to get those fancy high priced "Diode kits" from RV supply houses. All you need is some Radio Shack heavy duty diodes. They run a whopping $4.00 for about 3 or 4. All that's needed is two. One for the left turn/brake and one for the right turn/brake.

Then, "T" into the tail/marker lights and, you're done. It works absolutely flawless. As far as safety chains or cables, those too can be built into the brackets that are attached to the bumper. It's all pretty easy with that era Jeep. Questions? PM me and I'd be glad to assist. Good luck.
Scott