Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 2021 Jeep Gladiator

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What do I need to dinghy tow my 2021 Jeep Gladiator?

asked by: Donny

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To flat tow your 2021 Jeep Gladiator you will need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations listed for you below:

Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000lbs # RM-522. This tow bar features non-binding latches and a large hookup radius to make connecting/disconnecting from your vehicle on any terrain easy peasy.

Base Plate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521453-5. These direct-connect base plates offer a quick and simple attachment point for your tow bar and feature removable arms to provide a clean look when not in use.

Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your Jeep Gladiator's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV and comes with everything you need included.

Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # HM39524. This system offers intense, emergency braking or steady, smooth braking in a single portable system. Easily switch between proportional or full braking using the remote from the cab of your motorhome. You'll also need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751497 to alert you when the brakes of your towed car are being applied.

Safety Cables: RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000lbs # RM-643. The coiled design of these cables will help prevent them from dragging on the ground and being damaged.

You may also require a high/low adapter to keep your tow bar level between your Gladiator and motorhome. This does require some measuring on your part so I've attached our help guide article to walk you through the steps of determining the correct rise/drop needed.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Using any accessory that draws power while the vehicle isn't running will drain the battery. To avoid this, you'll want to install a charge line kit like #RM-156-25 on the vehicle, so the 12-v feed from the motorhome's 7-way…

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Answer 2

I would be happy to help you set your 2022 Jeep Gladiator for flat towing. You're going to need a base plate kit, a tow bar, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking system, protective screen, charge line, stop light switch, and a high/low…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 5

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 6

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Hey Dave, The Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles #C96JR would not be intertwined or interfere with the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR. This wire harness is simply plugging into the motorhome and Gladiator tail lights to copy the light…

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Answer 8

Hello John. The #C96JR tail light kit for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator will indeed work with a Brake Buddy brake System Such as part #HM39524. So, if you plan to use a portable brake system, that is definitely what I recommend, and you do not need to get…

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Answer 9

Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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