Roadmaster or Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Jeep Gladiator

Published 09/11/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(3635)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(563)

$1553.77

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

(76)

$324.31

Question:

Need to flat tow 2022 Jeep Gladiator behind 2017 Sunstar Winnebago but new to flat towing. Blue Ox or Roadmaster the best? Is it better to go to a higher lbs rating for safety? Appreciate any help/advice you can give

asked by: Michelle H

Helpful Expert Reply:

I really like the Roadmaster base plate kits and tow bars as they are loaded with great features and arguably are easier to use than Blue Ox if you go with the Direct Connect setups like the # 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C