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Old 09-18-2016, 06:06 AM   #1
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Best Hitch for Jeep Toad?

I am looking to buy a Jeep Wrangler Sport (2 door) as a toad behind our 22' Forester. Naturally, finding one alreadyset-up with its front tow hitch bars would be ideal, but I haven't seen one yet. I understand there are a variety of set-ups available. I would appreciate seeing photos of what people here have installed, and why you chose that one, so I know what I am looking at when I find my Jeep and take it to our RV service place.
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Old 09-18-2016, 07:08 AM   #2
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This is kind of like opening a can of worms. Everyone has an opinion, which is good, but ....
I've got a Liberty, not a Wrangler. I have a Blue Ox base plate and Blue Ox Alpha tow bar. My braking system is courtesy of NSA Ready Brake. Rear light wiring is Hopkins. BlackJeep22 and jjSpeedwagon both have Wranglers, I believe, as do several others. I'm sure they will jump in here soon to expound upon the virtues of their set-ups.
One thing, though, If you are looking to go with a surge type brake, I believe there was a Ready Brute Elite for sale by a forum member, I just can't find it right now.

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Old 09-18-2016, 07:18 AM   #3
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I am just learning about the options and know nothing. All info is welcomed!
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Old 09-18-2016, 11:59 PM   #4
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I have a 2008 JK that I have setup with the Roadmaster Invisibrake and Sterling Tow Bar. Very pleased with the system. I went with the JK (over a TJ) because of the rear seat headrests among other safety features that are standard in the JK. I don't technically need an auxiliary brake, but I think it's the only way to go unless maybe I was driving a big class A with some massive brakes.
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Old 09-19-2016, 03:57 AM   #5
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I have a 2008 JK that I have setup with the Roadmaster Invisibrake and Sterling Tow Bar. Very pleased with the system. I went with the JK (over a TJ) because of the rear seat headrests among other safety features that are standard in the JK. I don't technically need an auxiliary brake, but I think it's the only way to go unless maybe I was driving a big class A with some massive brakes.
Good info. I am going to make notes of the equipment posted so I can make an informed decision. I hadn't thought of any particular model of little Jeep, just if I will end up with a namual or auto trans. Our two little dogs will be the back seat passengers and I can tether them from their harnesses into the seat belt.
I like the idea of an auxiliary brake. I have never towed anything, and I am concerned about safety, ease of hitching up and unhitching, and cost, in that order!
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Old 09-19-2016, 12:33 PM   #6
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Don't know where you reside, but I am in Niagara Falls Canada and have a Blue Ox tow plate assembly from a 2007 Jeep Wrangler for sale, which fits a number of yes of Wranglers.
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Old 09-19-2016, 01:05 PM   #7
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I pull a Wrangler 4 door JK using a Blue ox Hitch and base plate, with a Sunseeker 2850. I also use a RVI surge break in the Jeep. Most states require a auxiliary brake system for toads.
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Old 09-19-2016, 01:06 PM   #8
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Don't buy a vehicle already set up for towing! Bought a Liberty that Roadmaster set up and wiring, wow, great, right? Wrong....One base plate came loose first trip and the wiring setup fried the tail lights on my Concord. Start from scratch!
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Old 09-19-2016, 01:10 PM   #9
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My 2014 Wrangler Unlimited Sport has the Blue Ox base plate installed and all you see are the two pin insertion points. Use the Blue Ox Adventa tow bar and an Invisibrake. Towed 12,000 miles so far without a problem. Love it!
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Old 09-19-2016, 01:48 PM   #10
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Just finished rigging my 2015 Wrangler Sport to tow this past weekend. I opted for a Blue Ox base plate and the Ready Brute Elite tow bar / braking system. Here are a couple of pix I have handy.
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Old 09-19-2016, 03:51 PM   #11
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22004 Jeep Wrangler TJ - Demco tow bar and baseplate

We tow a 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ. Being a systems engineer, I probably over specified it but I went with the higher rated Demco Dominator tow bar and baseplate. It is rated for 7,500 pounds, only weighs 30 pounds. There are a number of online stores where you can get a substantial discount off of the retail price. I have used it over a year now on 2 different class A motorhomes and it has worked flawlessly. Very easy to hookup and release. Also has a limited lifetime warranty for original purchaser. My friends have a Blue OX setup they purchased used. They tow a Chevy equinox and are happy with the Blue Ox setup.
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Old 09-19-2016, 05:04 PM   #12
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Don't know where you reside, but I am in Niagara Falls Canada and have a Blue Ox tow plate assembly from a 2007 Jeep Wrangler for sale, which fits a number of yes of Wranglers.
We are in Southern California.
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I'm using Demco and so far it has treated us well. There may be better options but that's what the dealer carried where we bought our Coach.


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Old 09-21-2016, 12:07 PM   #14
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Old 09-22-2016, 02:15 PM   #15
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I have the Blue Ox system also. The base plate was relatively easy to install on my 2012 Jeep Wrangler. I had also install a BO base plate on my Honda CRV which was harder to do. I used the Blue Ox Aventa tow bar and it works just fine. I have been using this system since 2009.
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Old 09-22-2016, 02:24 PM   #16
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We tow with the Blue Ox Avail & Baseplate (with the Kar Guard II rock guard). SMI Air Force One brake system.

We are moving campgrounds tomorrow - as long as CRS does not strike, I will try to get you better close up photos
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