Recommended Base Plate Kit for Flat Towing 2021 Jeep Gladiator with Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar
Question:
Hi, we already have Ready Brute Elite tow bar already from flat towing our Jeep Wrangler. We need to find parts to be able to use same tow bar we already have to flat tow 2021 Jeep Gladiator with stock front bumper. So we would need base plate for jeep and the clevis adapter bars. What parts would be compatible for this setup?
asked by: Lori P
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox # BLU53FR base plate kits are compatible with the Ready Brute Elite tow bars if the # BX88297 adapter is used, so that's the route I'd recommend going.
To wire the taillights of your Gladiator, I'd recommend the # RM-15267 Roadmaster diode kit. You'll also need a supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR and you'll also need a # RM-9332 12-v outlet.
Also, if the installed base plates have a 3 inch +/- height difference compared to the hitch on the motorhome, you'll also need a high/low adapter to bring the height difference within that range.
I've linked to some installation videos that you might find helpful, as well as to a help article showing how to measure for a high/low adapter and to our selection of adapters.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- 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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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Ready Brute Elite Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Adapters
- Blue Ox to Ready Brute Elite
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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