Items Needed To Flat Tow A 2021 Jeep Gladiator
Question:
I have a 2021 jeep gladiator , I was told by the deal it already has the wiring harness for the lights and brake , not sure, Thanks
asked by: Craig D
Expert Reply:
To flat tow your 2021 Jeep Gladiator I recommend the following items:
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Item # RM-521453-5. The tabs are removable to maintain a clean look on the front of the vehicle when not towing. It connects to the chassis of the vehicle to give the tow bar a solid connection point.
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System Item # BLU37TR. This braking system can be used in multiple vehicles within the household if needed. It is also compatible to be used in a vehicle being towed by a motor home with air brakes or hydraulic brakes. Being portable, the only wiring needed is the cable for the brake away switch, which needs to be ran to the front f the vehicle.
As far as the vehicle already having a wiring harness on it from the manufacturer for towing. I would double check that. I have not heard of a manufacturer adding flat tow wiring to a vehicle. They may have been talking about the plug on the back to tow a trailer with the vehicle. I have included diode wiring just in case it is needed.
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Item # RM-152-1676-7. This diode wiring kit is designed, once installed, to be completely hidden with the exception of the 6 pole plug on the front of the vehicle. The only thing you would need to do is connect the umbilical between the two vehicles.
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates Item # e74ZR. This tow bar is a non binding tow bar which has levers to unlock the arms when you are wanting to disconnect the vehicle. It comes with safety cables pre-installed and has a rod to slide the coils from your wiring on to keep it from hanging below the tow bar.
12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps Item # RM-9332. Since the vehicle goes to sleep after a certain amount of time and the factory 12 volt outlets lose power, you will need a 12 volt outlet for the braking system.
I have included links to videos to help walk you through the instillations.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 30 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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