Ordered 2020 Rubicon Today - Tow Baseplate Setup

[MapNerd]

You will need a wiring harness for the 2018+ to connect the RV to the Wrangler for brake lights, turn signals, and marker lights.

This was true for me. I had to purchase a special wiring harness. Luckily they had it in stock where I had my towbar and AF1 installed.

 

[Gizmo]

Order Yesterday and my status is "D - firm schedule: serial number assigned, approx time in station - 5 days" and also got my VIN number. That was less than 24 hours.

 

[redbaron]

I placed my order on 10/4/19. I was JB status on 10/16/2019. I remained in JB until 12/6/2019 when it finally went to KZ. Then it got "lost" again, and finally delivered to the dealer on 12/27/2019


What I learned is:

#1 - In october, the factory dual option tops where causing a delay. The Mopar accessory items where delayed. This accounts for 6 weeks of time.

Then the rail transfer taking 3 weeks is explained by the holidays.

The final frustration is when it delivered to the rail port @ Alliant (40 miles from my house, 30 from my dealer), it remained there for 8 days due to holiday and back log.

Water under the bridge now,but sure was frustrating when at first it appeared to be available by Thanksgiving.

 

[NWIP]

For all those that have FL chassis, has anyone priced using discount offered thru FL Owners Club?

 

[redbaron]

I used that discount as well, but it is not the best deal.

Dealer holdback on a rubicon is around 1750.00
Invoice is approx 1400 below retail.

There are other incentives and stacking that can be done, with the average deal being 6% below dealer invoice.

2019 DSDP 4369 * Active Air * NHSO

 

[Gizmo]

Here are some examples of what percentage you can expect from the MSRP. Last week I called Dennis Dillions Jeep and he quoted 12% off MSRP but travel cost would eat up the savings but I used that quote to get the deal I got.

Looking to buy, what’s my % goal off MSRP?

With the new year approaching, and dealers looking to make their sales for the end of the year, I hope this will be a good time to buy. I’m currently looking a 2020 JL Unlimited Willys. The MSRP is $46,505 with an invoice of $44,538. I’ve read many different posts regarding the illusive best...

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[Stuart W]

One negative thing I have noticed on the 2020, the 2017 had a 12V socket in the center console that was hot with the key off. This is where I plugged my RVI3 brake system in. On the 2020 for some reason only has an outlet on the dash that is hot with the ignition on. Surprising given so many people run a brake unit that requires power while towing. There is a hot all the time outlet in the cargo area. Obviously fixable just a bit odd on the number one towed vehicle.

 

[Stuart W]

I used that discount as well, but it is not the best deal.

Dealer holdback on a rubicon is around 1750.00
Invoice is approx 1400 below retail.

There are other incentives and stacking that can be done, with the average deal being 6% below dealer invoice.

2019 DSDP 4369 * Active Air * NHSO

On domestic car sales, it is pretty common that the dealer also gets an advertising budget per unit that shows below the invoice number. It is also very common to have retro stair step bonuses based on hitting a units sold objective, an example would be; objective of 15 wranglers sold for the month, the first 14 sold get $0 bonus dollars until the 15th or more Wrangler is sold, then the dealer gets the bonus amount retroactively from the first unit sold, I have seen these bonus range from $500-$1000 per unit, sometimes more.
Two things are usually helpful in getting the best deal
As Turbo said, go somewhere that has a lot of units in stock, shop close to the end of the month when deal ships are trying to hit sales objective numbers.

 

[Gizmo]

One negative thing I have noticed on the 2020, the 2017 had a 12V socket in the center console that was hot with the key off. This is where I plugged my RVI3 brake system in. On the 2020 for some reason only has an outlet on the dash that is hot with the ignition on. Surprising given so many people run a brake unit that requires power while towing. There is a hot all the time outlet in the cargo area. Obviously fixable just a bit odd on the number one towed vehicle.

Thanks for the heads up, I probably wouldn't found that out till the I hooked up getting ready to leave.

 

[redbaron]

I tapped the power outlet direct to battery in the fuse. Just remove the fuse, and run another inline fuse between the "power side" of that fuse and the 12v lug in the fuse box. It is very simple to do. I will get pictures and do a better write up.

You can also modify the RPO to turn off with ignition if desired.

I did this with spare parts I have.

You need a Mini Fuse Tap,

Inline Fuse Holder,

and a 10-12AWG terminal connector


Locate and remove the fuse for the power port.

You will connect the fuse tap so that the wire side is connecting to the Power port, not the battery. Take your time and test the orientation.

insert the same size fuse in the holder, connect the wires, and finally secure the terminal connector to one of the many power lugs in the fuse box.

Very simple setup. Cooltech makes a kit for this, and it is where I got my idea from. I had all the parts, so I just made my own.

 

[Gizmo]

It has already started and only been 3 days into the ordering process.

 

[redbaron]

It has already started and only been 3 days into the ordering process.

My DW was pretty sure I was building the jeep in parts with all the stuff that kept arriving before the jeep even shipped.

 

[Gizmo]

Update: Order 13 Jan - Got Vin on 14 Jan - 20 Jan D1 Status with an Estimated Ship Date of 24 Jan. Dealer estimates at the dealership the first week of February.

 

[Gizmo]

Update: My Jeeps birthday is today but shipping for the factory is between the 6th and 20th of Feb so still waiting.

 

[Stuart W]

Here is an updated picture of the installs, note that the light still has the protective blue film on
Tow bar brackets are for my BlueOx tow bar