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Old 05-21-2018, 10:54 PM   #1
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Towing wrangler

I just purchased a 2014 Wrangler to tow behind my 2016 351ds. Now I’m slightly intimidated on the idea, but wife wanted a tow vehicle. What’s a good tow bar and braking system, and what other things will I need to purchase to get this all up and running.
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Old 05-22-2018, 06:55 AM   #2
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I used the Falcon All terrain and like it very much. No matter which tow bar you get make sure it allows for connecting at an angle both up and down and side to side. I towed a full size GMC. don't forget some sort of rock guard.
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Old 05-22-2018, 09:16 AM   #3
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I bought a Blue Ox tow bar, Blue Ox baseplate and the InvisiBrake. I like the Invisibrake because once installed, you never have to do anything other than plug it into the RV.
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You'll get lots of different opinions on what to get, what's best, etc. I tow a 2008 Jeep JK behind a MBS Sprinter class C. We use the NSA Ready Brute Elite towbar and their emergency breakaway system with a Blue Ox baseplate. what I really like about this system (Ready Brute) is the simplicity, the lifetime guarantee, and the cost. The brake setup is something you can install yourself, if you are somewhat mechanically inclined (drill a hole in the firewall, route a conduit, tighten some clamps, etc). For the whole setup, you are generally under $1200, doing the work yourself. I had initially gone to a dealer and was looking at a full Blue Ox and invisibrake system, installed and the service person showed me an estimate they had worked up for another person and the cost was pushing $5K. Quickly decided I was not going to do that. We towed across the western US lat summer with no problems, and will be making another long trip later this summer. I have no concerns about using the NSA setup. If your Jeep has tabs welded to the front bumper, you can forego a baseplate and mount the towbar to the tabs, assuming you have a good bumper to frame connection. The other item you will need to have installed is a wiring harness for the lighting system to work off the RV. There are several options available for that too. Be sure that the height difference between the RV hitch and the towbar connection point is fairly close to level (within a few inches +/-, as a fast stop could lead to the Jeep diving or riding over the hitch point. Good Luck.
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Here’s the front of my Jeep. I assume I need to buy the bracket. Are the tabs you talk about come straight from Manufacturer?
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Here’s the front of my Jeep. I assume I need to buy the bracket. Are the tabs you talk about come straight from Manufacturer?


Where did you purchase from?
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For whatever reason, I cannot open the file showing the front of your Jeep. If you have welded tabs, or shackles on the front, would be readily apparent and most often found on aftermarket bumpers. I purchased all my towbar setup from Amazon.
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Can you take a pic of yours?Attachment 1
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Old 05-22-2018, 06:38 PM   #9
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I seem to be having the same problem. Cant get the forum to accept a photo from my iPhone. But, here is a YouTube video showing the Blue Ox install on a 2014 JK
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We have all the bits and pieces sitting in our entry way in boxes waiting for their installation on our new 18 jk Sahara. On the way is the full front cover
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Read your owner's manual very carefully. It's not as easy as driving up to the back of your MH, putting the transfer case in neutral and shutting it down. There are some very specific procedures that need to be followed with a Jeep Wrangler.
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Read your owner's manual very carefully. It's not as easy as driving up to the back of your MH, putting the transfer case in neutral and shutting it down. There are some very specific procedures that need to be followed with a Jeep Wrangler.
The Wrangler is probably the easiest vehicle to tow, and yes, it is that easy. At least that's what I do with mine. 1st gear, neutral transfer case, turn off and pull the key.
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The Wrangler is probably the easiest vehicle to tow, and yes, it is that easy. At least that's what I do with mine. 1st gear, neutral transfer case, turn off and pull the key.
I'm guessing you haven't read your owner's manual. I have. My advice to the OP stands. Read the owner's manual to ensure you don't damage your transmission. That goes for anyone else who has a 2012 thru 2018 Wrangler JK.
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I'm guessing you haven't read your owner's manual. I have. My advice to the OP stands. Read the owner's manual to ensure you don't damage your transmission. That goes for anyone else who has a 2012 thru 2018 Wrangler JK.
2017 Rubicon Recon edition, exactly what the owner's manual says. 1st gear (manual), nuetral transfer case, turn off, pull key.
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2017 Rubicon Recon edition, exactly what the owner's manual says. 1st gear (manual), nuetral transfer case, turn off, pull key.
It's a 14 step process for either transmission type. Most people have an automatic, and that's the transmission you can damage if you don't follow the correct procedure.
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It's a 14 step process for either transmission type. Most people have an automatic, and that's the transmission you can damage if you don't follow the correct procedure.


We will read and heed what the owners manual tells us to do. Thanks
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It's a 14 step process for either transmission type. Most people have an automatic, and that's the transmission you can damage if you don't follow the correct procedure.
Same process for automatics, except shift into park instead of 1st. Anyone who has owned or owns a Jeep and has dinghy towed it, will say the same. I go to trail rides and gatherings where hundreds of Jeeps show up. We all do it the same and takes about 1 minute.
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Old 06-07-2018, 01:31 PM   #18
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I Tow a 2016 Wrangler Auto.
I read the manual.
Yes....it was that simple.
What are you seeing and telling?
Did we miss something.
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