Ron_H
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- Ron
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- 2018 Wrangler JLU Sahara in Punk'n Metallic
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For those wanting to flat tow a Jeep Wrangler behind a motorhome, here's a summary of how we set up our new Wrangler JLU Sahara.
With more than 50K miles of flat-tow experience with our last car, a 2008 Honda CR-V, I wanted a flat-tow setup that was easy on my back and took minimal prep and connect time without impacting the Jeep's off-road capabilities.
We replaced the OEM front bumper with a heavy gauge aluminum bumper weighing only 37 lbs, offsetting the added weight of a winch for off-roading. The Rock Hard bumper we choose was available with BlueOx tow bar connection points that bolt directly to the front end of the frame with grade 8 bolts.
We migrated our AirForce One auxiliary brake system from our CR-V to the Jeep. It requires the connection of a quick-connect air-line and a carabiner connected to the emergency break-away system. These are both located on the face of the bumper, between the left side D-ring and license plate.
On the right side face of the bumper, between the D-ring and license plate, is our electrical connection for the brake and tail lights. Our CoolTech wire harness for the lighting system uses the Jeeps LED tail lights but does not draw any electrical power from the Jeep's battery. A switch toggles the lights between a direct connection to the motorhome's lighting harness and using the Jeep's lighting when being driven. No diodes, secondary bulbs or add-on lights required - just flip a toggle switch.
Pre-tow preparation of the Jeep is super fast and easy. Its auto transmission goes into park, the transfer case shifts to neutral and the ignition is turned off. This uses zero electrical power from the Jeep and you could tow it like this for months on end, without touching a thing.
I love it. No more bending down onto one knee for connections when my back is acting up or when the ground is wet or rough gravel and I have yet to find a faster and easier set-up and connection system.
Image Notes:
The image with the flipped up D-ring shows the location of the emergency break-away connection.
Anti-rattle isolators are installed on both D-rings to prevent potential rattles while driving on rough roads.
UV safe cable ties ensure the D_ring bolts cannot vibrate loose.
The tow-bar attachment points, below and beside the D-rings, are for a BlueOx system. Similar adapters are also available for RoadMaster and Demco tow bars.
With more than 50K miles of flat-tow experience with our last car, a 2008 Honda CR-V, I wanted a flat-tow setup that was easy on my back and took minimal prep and connect time without impacting the Jeep's off-road capabilities.
We replaced the OEM front bumper with a heavy gauge aluminum bumper weighing only 37 lbs, offsetting the added weight of a winch for off-roading. The Rock Hard bumper we choose was available with BlueOx tow bar connection points that bolt directly to the front end of the frame with grade 8 bolts.
We migrated our AirForce One auxiliary brake system from our CR-V to the Jeep. It requires the connection of a quick-connect air-line and a carabiner connected to the emergency break-away system. These are both located on the face of the bumper, between the left side D-ring and license plate.
On the right side face of the bumper, between the D-ring and license plate, is our electrical connection for the brake and tail lights. Our CoolTech wire harness for the lighting system uses the Jeeps LED tail lights but does not draw any electrical power from the Jeep's battery. A switch toggles the lights between a direct connection to the motorhome's lighting harness and using the Jeep's lighting when being driven. No diodes, secondary bulbs or add-on lights required - just flip a toggle switch.
Pre-tow preparation of the Jeep is super fast and easy. Its auto transmission goes into park, the transfer case shifts to neutral and the ignition is turned off. This uses zero electrical power from the Jeep and you could tow it like this for months on end, without touching a thing.
I love it. No more bending down onto one knee for connections when my back is acting up or when the ground is wet or rough gravel and I have yet to find a faster and easier set-up and connection system.
Image Notes:
The image with the flipped up D-ring shows the location of the emergency break-away connection.
Anti-rattle isolators are installed on both D-rings to prevent potential rattles while driving on rough roads.
UV safe cable ties ensure the D_ring bolts cannot vibrate loose.
The tow-bar attachment points, below and beside the D-rings, are for a BlueOx system. Similar adapters are also available for RoadMaster and Demco tow bars.
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