Jeeps are fun to drive and easy to flat tow behind an RV, so don't even dream of leaving yours behind! With a few components, you can flat tow your Jeep behind your motorhome. Where you go, it follows. We've done the hard work for you and selected the best flat tow products for your vehicle. Check out our custom pre-made packages below, or scroll down to learn how to piece together your own kit.
What Do I Need to Flat Tow My 2020 Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited?Every flat-towed vehicle requires the same 5 components: base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a braking system.That said, there's plenty of variety in these products, plus additional parts that may be required for certain vehicles. Your Jeep Wrangler, for instance, requires a stop light switch and 12-volt outlet kit. You can also purchase optional covers, screens, and guards to protect your vehicle and flat towing components from wear and tear.
We've hand-picked the best products confirmed to fit your Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited with a standard factory bumper (no winches or guards). Check them out below.
Complete Package #1 by RoadmasterWHY GO WITH ROADMASTER?
Falcon All Terrain tow bar's Quick-Disconnect system makes hookup easy
InvisiBrake System provides vehicle battery charge while you're towing
Hidden bracket base plate design offers clean look
Through our "Ask an Expert" system, our customers often ask which flat tow products we recommend for their vehicle. Our experts hand-select the top products available based on brand quality, durability, ease of use, and convenience.In order to help even more customers find the best products, we took the top products hand-picked by our Experts and created our etrailer Expert Recommended kit just for your vehicle!
Complete Package #4 by etrailerWHY GO WITH ETRAILER?
Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar's hassle-free latches are easy to connect and release - plus, built-in LED lights illuminate the dark
SMI's Stay-In-Play DUO braking system provides natural, proportional braking
Roadmaster direct-connect base plates are easy to connect and practically invisible
Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2020 Jeep JL Wrangler
In order to flat-tow a 2020 Jeep JL Wrangler you'll need base plates, tow bar, safety cables, wiring harness, and braking system. I have attached my recommendations for each of these below.
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267
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Base Plates for 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited
Base plates are the custom-fit attachment points that install on the frame of your Wrangler and allow you to connect a tow bar to your vehicle. This is the part of a flat towing setup that is truly vehicle specific and custom fit for a particular vehicle and style. The base plates below are compatible with Jeep Wranglers with standard bumpers. Check our fitguide for compatibility with other Jeep models and special editions.
Installation: Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.
Product fits vehicles without winches or guards.
Compatible with Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars
Made in USA
Installation: Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.
Product fits vehicles without winches or guards.
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Tow Bars for 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited
Another necessary component of a flat towing setup is the tow bar. While tow bars are not a custom-fit component, it is important to make sure that the tow bar and base plates you choose for your Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited are compatible with each other. A good rule of thumb is to use a tow bar from the same manufacturer as your base plate kit. If you have base plates or a tow bar of one brand and wish to use a counterpart from a different manufacturer, you will likely need an adapter. Check out our base plate adapter table for help on choosing the correct product.Tow bars come in two styles: those that mount on the motorhome (hitch mount style) and those that mount on the vehicle (coupler style). For frequent RVers, motorhome-mounted tow bars are generally preferable. They provide a more stable connection, are easy to adjust, and do not require a separate coupler. On the other hand, those who RV less frequently may consider a vehicle-mounted tow bar for a more economical option.
Includes universal mounting brackets, adapters available for Roadmaster and Blue Ox
Tow bar rated for max speed of 45 mph
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Safety Cables for 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited
Safety cables are a necessary component of a flat towing setup. Keep the weight of your Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited in mind when choosing safety cables, as safety cables come in a variety of capacities. Blue Ox and Demco typically include safety cables with their tow bars, making it easy to complete your flat towing setup. Both manufacturers also offer replacement safety cables. Some premium Roadmaster tow bars include safety cables, but most do not. Roadmaster offers a number of capacites and both coiled and straight cables for your flat towing setup. The coiled design helps keep the safety cables from dragging the ground, while straight cables work best with tow bars that have channels, or cable guides, for the safety cables to feed through.
Straight Safety Cables
For use with tow bars with cable guides
Coiled Safety Cables
Prevents cables from dragging on ground
For use with tow bars without cable guides
Pictured: Tow Bar Cable Channel Guide
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Tow Bar Wiring Kits for 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited
It is important for your Jeep to be wired for flat towing. Tow bar wiring allows your vehicle to have functioning stop, turn, and tail lights while being towed. To make sure your Jeep has functioning tail lights when towed, the Jeep can be hardwired to use the existing tail lights, or a universal lighting kit can be used to add additional lights to your Jeep specifically for towing.
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
Supplemental Braking System for 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited
Using a supplemental braking system, also called a tow bar braking system, helps make sure your towed Jeep slows down as your motorhome slows down. This helps reduce wear and tear on both your Jeep and your motorhome, as well as helps shorten the braking distance of your towing setup. It is also important to keep in mind that supplemental braking systems are required by law in many states. It is important to check the requirements for areas you will be traveling through.
To complete your Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited's flat towing setup, a few additional parts may be required or recommended. Some of these components ensure that your flat tow setup functions properly. Other accessories work to protect your Jeep from rocks and other road debris while your vehicle is being towed.Required AccessoriesIn addition to your main wiring harness, you'll also need a few additional components to make your setup fully functional. A stop light switch activates your RV monitoring system to alert you when the brakes of your towed car are being applied. A 12-volt outlet kit provides power to portable braking systems but is not required for fixed systems.
Required because factory outlet does not have power in tow mode
Recommended AccessoriesIf your tow bar is level when you attach it to your Jeep and RV, then great! You don't need a high-low adapter. However, if your tow bar is not level, you will need a high-low adapter. Your tow bar should always be within 3 inches of level. A tow bar cover is also recommended to protect your tow bar when not in use.
Kit includes wiring, safety cables, tow bar cover, and storage bag
Wiring provides 4-pole and 7-way connectors
Straight safety cables offer 8,000-lb. capacity
Tow bar cover protects stowed tow bar from elements
Storage bag lets you keep components organized for easy access
Protective Shields
Protective guards such as the RoadMaster Guardian Rock Guard and Demco's Sentry Deflector attach to your tow bar and protect the front of your Jeep from road debris. Always check the product descriptions to ensure an accessory is compatible with your base plates.
Shield extends beyond KarGard frame and flexes during turns for improved coverage and aerodynamics
Made in USA
1-Year warranty
Protective ScreeningThe RoadMaster Tow Defender provides a heavy-duty nylon screen to deflect rocks, gravel, and road debris down and away from your Jeep. The Tow Defender may also be used in conjunction with the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard for ultimate protection. Always check the product descriptions to ensure an accessory is compatible with your base plates.
OPTIONAL
Roadmaster Tow Defender Screening for Quick-Disconnect Systems
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