What Do I Need to Flat Tow a 2023 Jeep Gladiator
Updated 01/21/2026 | Published 01/20/2026
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We have been towing a Jeep Wrangler with our Blue Ox BX7380 Alpha 2 tow bar. We changed to a 2023 Gladiator. What would be the recommended base plate for the Gladiator … change to tow bar, etc. ?
asked by: Chuck F
Expert Reply:
hey, Chuck!
Happy to help out here! Since you already have a Blue Ox tow bar I'd stick with getting another Blue Ox base plate, part # BLU53FR. This works if you have a factory plastic bumper, Mojave, Rubicon with factory plastic or steel bumper. If your Gladiator is equipped with D-rings that are flat tow rated you can use part # BX88358 for 1" D-rings or part # BX88357 for 7/8" D-rings.
It sounds like you also want all the other parts so I'll list the rest of the parts below for ya. I did see that you purchased a Brake Buddy Classic 3 part # HM39494 before. I'm not sure if you're looking at carrying that over to the new Jeep so I'll include parts you would need to reinstall it.
Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit Part # RM63MR (If you have ParkSense)
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit Part # RM-15267 (If you do NOT have ParkSense)
Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Part # RM-751497
Second Vehicle Kit for Brake Buddy Systems Part # BB59SR (has all the parts needed to relocate the Classic 3 into the Gladiator)
If you're not wanting to use the same braking system let me know and I can get you some options. Just need to know what kind of brakes the RV has.
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Chuck F.
1/21/2026
This is the information I was hoping for. My current tow bar has BX 88358 which I used on my previous vehicle (2000 Jeep Wrangler with ‘D’ ring points). Can the BX 88358 continue to be used with the mentioned base plate?