New to forum and new to Jeeps. Lots of questions...

[Hayduke]

Hello fellow Gladiator owners

I made an into post here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ry-of-your-jt-sign-in-here.15953/post-1127681

Quick recap of a couple important details...
This is my first Jeep ever.
Our goal is to tow it behind our RV.

I assumed I would just buy an aftermarket bumper to connect to.
Now that I am beginning my Jeepology 101 course, I'm realizing there are details to consider.
The first difficulty is I bought a Mojave.
I love my truck, but I didn't realize it would affect my front bumper options.
First, I have to accommodate the remote reservoir for the shocks.
I think I'd like to keep the skid plate as is if possible.
The second thing I've come to realize is my fenders are not the same as some of the other Gladiators.
I like the look of full width bumpers, but there is a gap between the fenders and the bumpers on the Mojave that I don't really like.
Is my solution to get used to the idea of a shorter bumper?
What about adding some connection points for the tow bar to the stock setup?
I read somewhere that could negatively impact the truck's off road capabilities.
I don't want to do that.
To add another difficulty into the mix, I think I want to run a winch.
And... I already have a 12k badlands winch, but it's older and I think bulkier.
I would like to mount that too somehow.
I read a couple threads of folks installing a winch plate and modifying the stock bumper.
Could I fit my big winch in there AND add some towing attachment points?
Are there bumpers made specifically for the Mojave that will fill the gap up to the fenders?
If so, can they accept my winch?


I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks in advance

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[rconkin]

Rock Hard bumpers is one of the few tested and rated for flat towing. I have the mid width with lowered winch mount on my Willys. Website says compatible with the Mojave with front shock reservoir

 

[Rahkmalla]

you dont necessarily need a flat tow rated bumper, you can mount a front hitch receiver. That being said, because of the remote reservoirs it will take some custom fabrication as you'll need to cut through the front skid plate. It's not a task for the feint of heart or the inexperienced (which is why i haven't done it yet).

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