I figure this is the best place to start asking...

What aftermarket front bumpers are compatible with either adding a baseplate or as is for attaching a front tow bar for RV towing. I want to get something with more clearance than the OEM bumper so the tires don't bump the wings at max articulation. Might cut them off but a new bumper could work too.

 

I know that both the MOPAR accessory bumper and the AEV bumper are specifically set up to work with the MOPAR towbar. I also believe that Durango4x4 is also working on something.

I have an old Blue Ox towbar that could probably be successfully mounted on almost any bumper with a flat face on the front (with appropriate backing plates).

I see you have a Demco baseplate and I am not sure if any of the aftermarket bumper builders are working around anybody's baseplate.

 

We flat tow our Ruby when going wheeling a long distance away from home, 50+ miles one way.



We got a tow bar from U-haul and had it modified at the joining point, took the 1/2" pipe off and moded in 2 flat plates per side to be able to use the large clevase tabs on the front of our warn bumper.

 

Check out the Currie tow bar, works with the factory bumper!!!

http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=2791

 

jkkat,
Thanks for taking the time to post those photos. That's exactly what I was looking for, hope it helps kb7our

 

Thanks for the input so far on a possible front aftermarket bumper that can accomodate flat towing. I don't care if I cannot use my Demco tow bar although I would like to keep it ideally. My personal favorite for a new bumper is the LoD full bumper which has hoops for D-rings I just haven't received a reply from LoD is to whether or not the holes can be opened up a bit to accomodate the larger pins most towbars have. Still on the hunt.

 

Basically the Currie tabs sit exactly where my Demco tabs sit but what I am interested in is a different bumper that provides more clearance than OEM when rock crawling (so tires don't rub wings) yet still has the capability to tow. Possibly some of the aftermarket shorty bumpers that do not hang too low will still accomodate the Demco baseplate or something like the Currie, both of which sit right below and up against the factory bumper. Still hunting for just the right setup.

 

I ordered mine from LoD. They added an extra tab so I could use my uhaul towbar. $20.00 extra.

 

I just installed a MOPAR winch bumper and then added a set of Roadmaster tow brackets to pull the Rubicon behind my motorhome. I also installed an aux braking system manufactured by SMI inc.

 

I just got the new Rugged ridge front bumper, and i was able to mount my tow bar to it, where the D-Rings connect to the bumper...ill post pics as soon as I can.