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Getting Jeep ready to tow behind RV

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Farmboy666, Feb 8, 2019.

  1. Feb 8, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Farmboy666

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    Looked at some different Tow Bars and settled on Smittybilt for about $150. Warrior looked to be the same bu was $250 with the same tow rating. It has a 2" ball mount and is adjustable for the D ring spacing.The adapters for the D rings that came with the Smittybilt were a little small for my Barricade bumper so I ordered Warrior Adapters for $85. There are 2 sizes, one for 3/4 D ring holes and one for 1 inch holes. They are pretty beefy. I found a used EvenBrake system. Installed a breakaway switch and a 6 point plug. Wired the plug with a 12v to the battery to charge while towing since the Evenbrake runs off the Jeep battery and 4 wires to the rear for a set of auxiliary magnetic tail lights. IMG_7227.jpg IMG_7229.jpg IMG_7231.jpg

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  2. Mar 9, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    TJ_abuser

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    That's a nice set up great job
     
  3. Mar 9, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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    Farmboy666

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    Thanks, I towed it down the road behind my pickup and all seems fine. Leaving from NC on Friday for Sedona, Prescott and then up to Moab.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2019 at 5:59 AM
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    boondoc89

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    Man you got a trip ahead of ya lol. Looks like you have everything under control. Make sure to post up some pics as you move along thru your travels!!
     
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  5. Mar 29, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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    Bri68jeeper

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    How did your trip go! Hopefully no issues.
     
  6. Apr 12, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    Farmboy666

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    Just got back. Trip went well. No problems towing but the Roadmaster Even brake I bought wasn't working. I have to look into it. Bought a Brakemaster the day before I left just because it was a good deal and took it with me and ended up using it. The tow bar worked, it's not the telescoping kind so it's like hooking up a trailer but easy enough.
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    boondoc89

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    Glad to hear everything came back in one piece!! :thumbsup:. Looks like you had a good time!
     
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