What Parts do I Need to Flat-Tow My 2022 Jeep Gladiator with Factory Steel Bumper?

Question:

Wanting advice on the strongest rated set up to flat tow a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with large tires and factory steel bumper? What do you suggest? Planning on towing behind a 40foot Newmar Dutch Star RV. Also what other parts do I have to add on to make the lights work and not run my battery down?

asked by: Richard M

Expert Reply:

If you have a factory steel bumper on a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with a factory steel bumper, you need a base plate, a tow bar, a tow braking system, safety cables, and vehicle tow wiring. You also need additional parts for the battery charger kit. For that setup, I recommend the following parts:

- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BLU53FR
- Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch # RM-525
- RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643
- Roadmaster BrakeMaster Braking System with BrakeAway for RVs with Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional # RM-9060 (if your RV has hydraulic brakes)
- Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160 (if your RV has air or air over hydraulic brakes)
- Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-1676-7
- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25
- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Motorhomes # RM-156-75

The great thing about the Blue Ox base plate kit is that is simply installs into your Gladiator's chassis. It comes with all required hardware. As far as the Falcon 2 tow bar, it allows for you to easily release your vehicle even in uneven ground and simply slides into the RV's hitch receiver without the need of a ball mount. In addition, you will also receive the proportional action of either of the BrakeMaster systems which applies the Gladiator's brakes at the same level that you apply the brakes to your RV. With the diode kit, this will allow you to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your Gladiator's lighting system.

Since you also requested a charge line, the Gladiator and motorhome charge line kits allow you to use your Dutch Star's battery to maintain the charge of your towed vehicle's battery while the car is being towed.