Flat tow bar for Currie bumper

NOTNSUV said:

Doesn't look like you tagged @DaveC with the question so I did it here.

For me, there's already a 4-pin harness in the LJ from the PO flat towing. I don't care for the pinch quick connectors he used so would redo that or replace the harness. Good news is it's routed so I can follow that.
And, I have a 4-pin on my 5th wheel from pulling a trailer with SxS on it.

Good question on the battery run down. I just installed a new AGM in the LJ. Maybe a mag mount solar charger for the road??
Or add a 7-pin (yuk) to provide a charge from the tow rig. Or a separate wire from my 5th wheel DC system to the Jeep (4 6v).

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The cable is attached to th TJ's brake pedal and runs thru the firewall to the front of the TJ. I had it brought thru the front bumper. If you zoom in on the first pic, it's the little dongle if the center of the bumper.

There's a second segment that attaches between that loop and the Ready Brake unit. The only adjustments were the initial setup, getting that connecting segment to the length that resulted in the level of sensitivity I wanted. Took maybe 3 trips around the block and 15 minutes. Second pic shows the connecting cable. Not the best of but you should be able to get the idea.

Safety cables (6k lbs each) were bought from etrailer as were the magnetic tail lights. Lights plug into the truck's towing outlet and I run the wires along the hood (inside the latches to prevent rubbing) then in thru the passenger door and out the tailgate to sit on the bumper.

Key in the TJ is in the unlocked position but not on. There are 4 key positions; off, unlocked, accessories and run. This allows the front wheels to steer with the tow rig but doesn't turn on the battery.

Key in the TJ is in the unlocked position but not on. There are 4 key positions; off, unlocked, accessories and run. This allows the front wheels to steer with the tow rig but doesn't turn on the battery.

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I forgot with the BlueOx brake system, you need 12 volt power from the cigar lighter socket, hence I use the accessory position. The Hopkins battery charger is smaller than a pack of cigarettes and keeps my battery charged. It's powered by a 7 pin to 6 pin cable. I didn't want to use magnetic turn signals, so I wired my brake lights and turn signals into the 6 pin connector.

I'm assuming with the surge brake connected direct to the brake pedal, your brake light is operated by the surge unit.

I'm only two months into flat towing since I chose my setup. I find it interesting the set up used by others.

NOTNSUV said:

Can you tell me which towbar(s) will work with this Currie setup?

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I use a simple Curt towbar with my Currie mounts. You will need the brackets that @DasBitz showed above.

@NOTNSUV

This is from a post in an earlier thread. You might find some information you can use.

Mr. Bills said:

This was my final shopping list for my flat tow set-up. There are simpler and less expensive products, but I'm 72 and the guy who will have to hitch and unhitch in the mud on a dark and stormy night.

Sourced from e-trailer.com:

Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 10 1/4" Rise/Drop
11-1/4" Long – 10,000# GTW 400# TW P/N RM-048-10
(Used to raise the hitch point to place the tow bar angle within Roadmaster specifications)

Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar
Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 12" shank - 6,000 lbs. P/N RM-522

Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars
3/4" Thick P/N RM-035
(To use tow bar with existing D-Ring tabs on Rock Hard 4x4 bumper)

7-Wire to 6-Wire Coiled-to-Straight Cord for Roadmaster Tow Bars
8' Long P/N RM-1676-7

CE Smith Tie-Down Bracket for Boat Trailers
Galvanized Steel - Bolt On, 2 ea., P/N CE26214G
(Used for safety chain attachment points on jeep utilizing existing frame attachment bolt under bumper)

Roadmaster Tow Bar Cover P/N RM-055-3
(Unnecessary, but it allows me to keep the tow bar on my tow rig out of the weather)


Sourced on Amazon.com:

Roadmaster 76" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables
8,000 lbs P/N RM-645-76 [Also available from etrailer.com.]


Sourced on E-Bay:

Previously owned RVi3 Supplemental Brake System.


Sourced locally:

Magnetic Trailer Lights [already on hand in my trailer tow kit]
Hitch pins and clips
Miscellaneous hardware

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