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09-18-2016, 06:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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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.
Thank you!
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09-18-2016, 07:08 AM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
Posts: 2,372
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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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2006 Jeep Liberty Toad
.... and lovin' life........MOST of the time.
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09-18-2016, 07:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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I am just learning about the options and know nothing. All info is welcomed!
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09-18-2016, 11:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Bend, Oregon
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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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09-19-2016, 03:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dukeboone
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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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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09-19-2016, 12:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
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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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09-19-2016, 01:05 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Maryland Eastern Shore
Posts: 26
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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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Blue Ox Towbar and plate
Toad - 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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09-19-2016, 01:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 27
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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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09-19-2016, 01:10 PM
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7 Year Class A RV'er
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winter Park, FL
Posts: 1,068
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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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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Toad
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09-19-2016, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: York, PA
Posts: 253
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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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2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport Toad
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09-19-2016, 03:51 PM
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Sunstar35F
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 16
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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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09-19-2016, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJP6371
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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We are in Southern California.
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09-19-2016, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 454
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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.
John & Janine
Pazzo the Maltese
2014 Georgetown 328 TSF
2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (Toad)
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New Brighton, PA.
2018 Coachmen Chaparral 338 TSIK
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09-21-2016, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 142
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Subscribe, looking for info from this forum members.
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09-22-2016, 02:15 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Converse, TX
Posts: 71
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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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2012 Jeep Wrangler,
Sondors & Bolton E-Bikes
Blue OX
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09-22-2016, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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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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