This TAG Heavy Duty Towbar suits the Jeep Gladiator ute from 01/2020-on and gives you a standard 50 mm hitch receiver ready for camping trailers, tradie trailers or a small van up to around 3.5 tonnes GVM, depending on your compliance plate. Hooking up at roughly bumper height around 500–600 mm keeps your drawbar level so the rig behaves properly on corrugations and highway stretches.

The bar itself uses high-tensile steel sections around 6–10 mm thick with a 50 mm x 50 mm receiver welded through the centre for clean load transfer into the chassis rails. A tough black powder-coat finish over a protective base layer handles road grime, salt and stone strike over years of weekend use. Match it with ADR-compliant tow balls and hitches rated to the same 3.5 tonne class for a smart buy that will keep pulling its weight.

• Heavy duty towbar for Jeep Gladiator ute
• Suits models built from January 2020 onwards
• Provides standard 50 mm square hitch receiver
• Supports towing up to vehicle rated capacity
• Constructed from high tensile steel sections
• Powder-coated black finish for corrosion resistance
• Central receiver position for level trailer hookup
• Compatible with standard 50 mm tow ball mounts
• Mounts to factory chassis points at rear
• Ideal for towing trailers, campers and work gear

Q: Does this towbar fit all Jeep Gladiator models in Australia?

It fits Jeep Gladiator utes built from January 2020 onwards. Always check your build date on the compliance plate before ordering. Different markets sometimes receive running changes during a model’s life. If your ute is heavily modified at the rear, confirm clearance before fitting.

Q: What towing capacity can I use with this TAG Heavy Duty Towbar?

You must follow the lower of the vehicle’s plated rating or the towbar rating. The Jeep Gladiator in Australia is typically rated up to about 3.5 tonnes braked, but check your specific compliance plate. Exceeding either rating can damage the chassis or towbar. Keeping within limits helps your insurance stay valid.

Q: Can I use weight distribution hitches with this towbar?

You can normally use a compatible weight distribution hitch if it suits a standard 50 mm receiver. Always follow the WDH manufacturer’s instructions and stay within both tongue and towbar ratings. Make sure the chains, brackets and bars clear the bumper and bodywork. Recheck bolt torques and setup after your first towing run.

Q: Do I need to upgrade my trailer plugs or wiring when fitting this bar?

The towbar itself does not change your wiring, but many owners fit a new harness at the same time. A dedicated wiring loom with the correct pin count for your trailer reduces fault finding later. Matching the plug type to your trailer’s current connector keeps things simple. A good auto electrician can test the circuits once the bar is installed.

Suitable for Jeep Gladiator ute built from January 2020 onwards only.