Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Question:
In one of your answers you state you need a mounting plate kit but the RV dealership states a mounting plate will not work with my XRC bumper with a winch installed. I have a 2021 Mojave Gladiator basically stock other than the Smittybilt bumper and winch.
asked by: Tim G
Expert Reply:
There are a few different XRC bumpers so you will need to verify with Smittybilt that your specific model is capable of flat towing by the D-Ring mounts. Smittybilt is one of the only aftermarket bumper manufacturers that actually do make some models that are rated for flat towing.
If yours does get approved for flat towing then you'll just need to measure the thickness of the D-Rings in order to choose the correct adapter. You can use part # RM-035 for 3/4" thick or part # RM-035-1 for 1" thick D-Ring bumper mounts. You'll need to use a Roadmaster branded tow bar like the Nighthawk # RM-676 that you were looking at to attach to the adapters.
If not let me know and we can look at other options for getting you out on the road.
For your lighting you'll need to use a universal kit like # RM-152, unless you have ParkSense Proximity Sensors, in which case you'll need to use # RM47ZR for LED tail lights or # RO94FR. The Nighthawk # RM-676 is going to come with the socket and adapter cable so you won't need to get a kit with one included. It's also going to come with safety cables so you won't need to purchase those separately either.
The braking system is going to depend on a few different factors. The first one being the braking type of your motorhome; if you have a motorhome equipped with air brakes then I recommend the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink # DM26VR. You'll also need a stop light switch kit # RM-751497 to correctly alert you when the brakes are being applied.
If you have hydraulic brakes then you'll need to use the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System
# RM-8700 instead along with the stop light switch kit # RM-751497.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 27 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- 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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