Towing help/ question

[GrubbyBaja]

You are fine. Add this little part, take the time to pull your bumper so you don't have to cut a hole, and have fun. This is more than adequate for a bike rack. I use it to tow a 2,000lbs camper. You have a factory tow package of sorts, it just doesn't have a receiver. The factory intent is you would cut a small hole in the plastic bumper, and add a ball to the bumper/hitch. You still have full lights, and everything you need for light use.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/curt/class-iii-2-inch-receiver-hitch-gladiator-jt-13434

This is the same hitch I installed and it works great. I primarily use it for a kayak extension rack and towing a light utility trailer. Wish I would have known about pulling the bumper cover first as I now have the hole.

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[Erievon]

I’m not sure I agree. I get that the frame mount usually exists. But I haven’t seen one with the electrical. Was this used? I’m thinking the previous owner removed the receiver for ground clearance reasons.

My Overland is the same way. I have that cross bar, and the wiring, but no receiver. I think all Gladiators have the wiring, so you can add a ball hitch to the bumper, or a light reciever, but does not officially have a tow package on it.

 

[WILDHOBO]

My Overland is the same way. I have that cross bar, and the wiring, but no receiver. I think all Gladiators have the wiring, so you can add a ball hitch to the bumper, or a light reciever, but does not officially have a tow package on it.

Thanks. I’m glad I still have misconceptions to be corrected. That means I’m still learning.

 

[Gvsukids]

I’m not sure I agree. I get that the frame mount usually exists. But I haven’t seen one with the electrical. Was this used? I’m thinking the previous owner removed the receiver for ground clearance reasons.

If you look at https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/towing-help-question.62992/post-1035884, you'll see The wiring is standard equipment.

 

[WILDHOBO]

If you look at https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/towing-help-question.62992/post-1035884, you'll see The wiring is standard equipment.

Yep. I stand corrected.

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