Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Rubicon with Steel Bumper
Updated 07/21/2025 | Published 07/11/2025
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I have a 2021 Rubicon with factory Steal bumper and a Warn EVO mounted on the winch plate what do I need/will fit with out changing out the mounting plates? to flat tow this Gladiator Thanks
asked by: Pete M
Expert Reply:
Hey Pete, the first thing you'd want is a base plate that is confirmed to fit for your 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with the steel bumper and for that we have the Roadmaster 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 Terrain, # 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.
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
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Pete M.
7/21/2025
I really appreciate this information, I will have to remove the add-on Billet D-Ring Shackles that have been added to the frame in the same manner as the baseplates mount, other than that it seams stright forwared. Thank you