Will Portable Braking System Drain Battery on 2021 Jeep Gladiator When Flat Towing
Question:
Looking to flat tow my 2021 Jeep Gladiator and want to use a portable braking system. will this drain my Jeep's battery?
asked by: Cole E
Expert Reply:
A portable braking system won't drain the battery in your 2021 Jeep Gladiator so long as you go with a specific system:
- Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524
The Brake Buddy Select 3 does plug into your Gladiator's 12 volt outlet, however this system is different than others because it comes with a 15 amp charger that will run to the 6-way wiring connector at the front of your Jeep, and when it is plugged into your motorhome's connector, it will constantly provide a charge to your Gladiator's battery.
For that wiring, as well as the rest of the parts to flat tow your 2021 Gladiator, here is what you'll need:
- etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98948
- etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e94ZR
- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751497
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etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs
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- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
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