Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Behind a Motorhome
Question:
I have a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with factory bumper. I want to flat tow it behind my motorhome, can you tell me what parts I will need?
asked by: Caleb
Expert Reply:
You will need at least 5 main parts to flat tow your 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with factory bumper behind your motorhome. Those parts being a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. I have included an option that fits your Gladiator for each below.
Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5
Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 (this tow bar includes the safety cables)
Tow Bar Wiring: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154
Supplemental Braking System: Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494
You may also need a high-low adapter. I have included a help article that goes over how to determine this and I have linked our selection of high-low adapters, so you can choose the correct one if one is needed.
You will also want to consult the owners manual of your Jeep to ensure you are doing everything that is recommended/required for flat towing your Gladiator.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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