Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Jeep Gladiator

Published 11/11/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3335)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(399)

$1489.90

Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set

(73)

$324.12

Question:

Hello, my wife and I would like to understand all of the details and products surrounding flat towing our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon behind our motor home. The jeep has a 2.5 inch lift and 35 inch tires. No other modifications have been made that would affect a baseplate / flat tow.

asked by: Paul W

Expert Reply:

We have all the parts you'd need to flat tow your 2020 Jeep Gladiator but since the vehicle is lifted it may be possible you'd need a high low adapter so that the tow bar would sit level, but you should keep in mind that a tow bar can be 3 inches out of level and be okay.

The first thing you need is a base plate kit which is what provides the connection between the tow bar and the front of the vehicle. Which for that you'd need the part # RM-521453-5.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.