Recommended Flat Towing Setup for a 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys Towed By a Diesel RV

Updated 03/24/2026 | Published 03/22/2026

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Question:

Please give me some options to look at for a 26 Jeep gladiator Willy’s jeep all stock Want to flat tow behind a 26 entegra rv With air brakes Please give me some bumper options you have seen with the tower option attachments

asked by: Walter L

Expert Reply:

Welcome back Walter and congrats on the new Jeep and RV!

To flat tow your 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys, I recommend the following parts:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate item # e84ZR

Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-521453-5

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Smart Diode Kit item # RM63MR

Supplemental Braking System - Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes item # SM99243 and the item # DM66VR. The charge line is not required for your Jeep but it will ensure you never arrive at your destination with a dead battery. The Demco item # DM66VR is specifically designed to work with the Air Force One item # SM99243, which is by far the best braking system to be used with a diesel motorhome that has air brakes.

Stop Light Switch - Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM-751490

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.

I've linked several installation videos below along with the installation instructions so you can see how to get these parts set up on your Gladiator. I also attached a picture so you can see what the Roadmaster Baseplate item # RM-521453-5 looks like once installed. It's the most inconspicuous option and blends in really well beneath the bumper with the black trim.

Does your 26 Entegra motorhome come with a flat towing prep package? You would have a quick connect airport on the back near your hitch. If you have one I would just need to know what chassis your motorhomes built on because there's a few kits designed specifically for those preps and it'll save you some money.

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expert reply by: Jerred H

RM-521453-5
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Walter L.

3/22/2026

Do you have the steel bumper with winch? For jeep

Jerred H.

3/22/2026

@WalterL We do not carry any flat tow rated bumpers for a 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys.

Freightliner C.

3/22/2026

Freightliner chassis

Jerred H.

3/22/2026

@FreightlinerC If you have the air line fitting in the back and a preinstalled air tank you can use the Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for 2021 and Newer Freightliner Chassis RVs w/ BrakeSync item # DM23MV. It'll connect right to the fitting and you won't have to modify anything on your new motorhome.

Stacey

3/23/2026

I had Etrailer supply everything for my new Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid so I could flat tow behind my Tiffin Bus. They were excellent in suggesting the needed items, and when they shipped, everything showed up at one time. The Air force One works perfectly and the car I owned before had the Stay N Play system. Have been very happy with both systems, and the service I got from Etrailer folks.

Jerred H.

3/23/2026

@Stacey Thanks for the kind words Stacey! I really appreciate you taking the time and leaving feedback!

Dan W.

3/23/2026

I bought and installed the Air Force one system on our Holliday rambler dp it has worked great easy to hook up and unhook the led on the back of the toad is easy to see letting you know it’s working. We tow a Jeep wrangler the one thing though is dont use the pin and dring to hold the tow bar adapters to the mount frame one came out on us and let one side of the tow bar in connect from the toad that was exciting for a minute got stopped no damage. Good luck dan wilkinson

Jerred H.

3/23/2026

@DanW Thanks for the tip Dan! I appreciate you offering that feedback!

Whitney

3/24/2026

I have air on my coach and chose to use the Air Force One and I will tell you it's awsome. I have a back up camera that is live while driving and I can see the light come on when the brakes are applied. Also, it might take more time for the initial set up, but once all the equipment is set up, you do not have to do a thing except hook up the air to the tow vehicle. If anyone has air on their coach, I would highly recommend Air Force One. Cheers, Jean