Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2020 Jeep Gladiator

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Hello, Looking for advise with what I need to flat tow my 2020 Jeep Gladiator. Im looking at the Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain RV-mount-8K-RM-676 paired up with the Dierct-Connect Base Plate Kit RM77VR. My first question is: It this the correct set up that you would recommend for my 2020 Jeep Gladiator? And: what wiring kit would you recommend for my 2020 Jeep Gladiator? Thank you in advance for your help.

asked by: Mike M

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To flat tow your 2020 Jeep Gladiator you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, tow bar wiring, safety chains and a braking system. The Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 is a great tow bar that I would absolutely recommend. The tow bar is made in the USA and has a limited lifetime warranty. This takes care of the tow bar portion as well as the safety chains because the Nighthawk tow bar includes safety chains. As far as the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77VR is concerned, it is compatible with the Nighthawk tow bar and is confirmed to fit the 2020 Jeep Gladiator if it is the Mojave model. If your Gladiator is not the Mojave model and still has the factory bumper then you will want the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5 which will also work with the Nighthawk tow bar.

You will need tow bar wiring, which will allow you to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed vehicle's lighting system. I recommend the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit # RM-152-1676-7 which has a limited lifetime warranty.

For a braking system you will need the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 and the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751497. This will provide you with a proportional braking system that never has to be removed, replaced, or reset.

You will want to consult your owners manual for any other manufacturer requirements/recommendations for flat towing your Gladiator. You may also need a high-low adapter. I have included a help article that goes over how to figure out if an adapter is needed and which adapter is needed should you need one. I have also linked our selection of high-low adapters so you can select the correct one for you if it is determined that you need one.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

Yes, we do! It is the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit item #HM39VR. This will give you a plug and play set up to control your 2020 Jeep Wrangler's lights with your RV.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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For a complete flat towing setup on your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Mojave you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here are the parts I recommend for…

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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 adapter. I…

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Yes, to keep your steering wheel unlocked you will want to hook up a Remote Battery Disconnect #RM-766. You will than simply turn on your ignition without pushing your brake pedal. When the steering is unlocked you will than push the disconnect…

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We have to recommend you stick with what the manufacturer recommends for flat towing your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Otherwise you run the very high risk of damaging the vehicle when flat towing it. Disconnecting the battery will reset your stereo…

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Answer 8

We have great tow bar lighting solutions for your 2020 Jeep Gladiator but we don't have any plug and play options at this time. For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing.…

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Answer 9

There are a few questions to consider in order to determine whether your 2022 Jeep Wrangler will require a brake light relay like part #RM-88400. I included this question tree to guide you through those questions: Are you using a supplemental braking…

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Answer 10

To verify if your 2021 Ford E-450 cutaway chassis for your Class C motorhome is pre-wired for a brake controller you will need to remove the storage slot in the top of your dash. I have included a install video below that shows how to remove the…

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Answer 11

If the 4-pole/7-way on your Gladiator is already functional, you wouldn't need to add a 4 pole harness like the Curt #C56407. Adding the flat towing wiring harness like the #TR118821 wouldn't interfere with the factory trailer tow wiring.…

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