Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Jeep Gladiator With Forest River Motorhome
Question:
I have 2018 class c with v10 7500# hitch 22000# gvcwr .wondering if I could flat tow 2020 Jeep gladiator sport curb wt is 4650.
asked by: George E
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, a 2018 Forest River Forester Motorhome on the Ford E-450 series chassis with a V10 engine should be capable of towing about 7,500 lbs. But I suggest you verify this with your vehicle specific owners manual and/or the vehicle tags installed by the OEM.
To safely flat tow a 2020 Jeep Gladiator you will need five basic components, a base plate kit, tow bar, wiring for indicator lights, safety cables and a supplemental braking system.
- Base Plate Kit, etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, # e98948 (fits models with factory plastic bumper - excluding Rubicon and Mojave)
- Tow Bar, etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar, # e34ZR (includes needed safety cables)
- Wiring, Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles, # RM-152-1676-7
- Braking System, Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO, # SM99251 along with the stop light switch, # RM-751497
Please 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 measure for this.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 30 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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