What Parts do I Need to Flat-Tow My 2021 Jeep Gladiator with a Smittybilt SRC Off-Road Bumper?

Updated 01/06/2022 | Published 12/31/2021

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Question:

I have an off-road Smittybilt SRC front bumper on my 2021 Jeep Gladiator. It has 1-inch D rings. What parts do I need to flat tow?

asked by: Richard

Expert Reply:

In order to flat-tow your 2021 Jeep Gladiator with a Smittybilt SRC front bumper with 1-inch D-rings, I recommend the following parts:

- Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter - 7/8" Pin # BX88357
- Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch # BX7420 (safety cables included)
- Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
- Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Wire Hybrid Cord # RM-152-1676-7

With the off-road bumper adapter, you will be able to effectively use your 1-inch D-Rings to attach to the Blue Ox Avail. Both the adapter and the Avail are 100% made in the U.S.A. As far as the Avail, 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 the SBS Stay-IN-Play which applies the Gladiator's brakes at the same level that you apply the brakes to your RV without any timing delay. 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.