Stroked 550
Adventurer
Can you install a tow-bar mount to flat tow if you have an aftermarket bumper installed?
Flat towing JEEP question
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Stroked 550
Adventurer
from the research Ive done I am thinking to get the Roadmaster nighthawk
how would i know what bumpers are compatible with adding a towbar mount plate?
how would i know what bumpers are compatible with adding a towbar mount plate?
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I have the ubiquitous Jeep TJ Smittybilt XRC, (I think), and there is a tow bar made for it. It is a bit laborious to attach to the bumper, but I use it to tow the Jeep behind my pickup which provides a more comfortable ride. If towing behind a motor home I would probably suggest a purpose built tow rig with quick detach capabilities. Just my two cents.
Stroked 550
Adventurer
a 4 door jk
Viatorem
Member
I flat towed a 98 TJ, and now '15 JKUR - I attach my tow bar to the D-ring tabs on the front of the aftermarket bumper. No need for a baseplate system. I use this adapter from eTrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/Base-Plates/Roadmaster/RM-035-1.html
Stroked 550
Adventurer
I saw that adapter but i couldn't find any real world experiences with them on the forum..thats good to hear it works
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
Have a Rockhard4X4 bumper and used the Blue OX adapters, they basically bolt on with the bumper to the frame rails. They have different adapters for the various tow bars. I use a NSA Brute tow bar which has an integrated braking system (think surge brakes). You have to run a cable to attach the tow bar to the brake pedal (once it's in you'll never notice it). Has worked great for towing our 2dr JK for many thousands of miles
billiebob
Well-known member
Ask the bumper manufacturer, do it by email so you get the reply in writing.