Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Jeep Gladiator that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this content page we will describe how to tow a Jeep Gladiator, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Jeep Gladiator, then how to tow a Jeep Gladiator yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Jeep Gladiator
It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Jeep Gladiator you will have to follow some measures. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Jeep Gladiator may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible challenges and the towed car may enter the first one
- Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
- When towing, try to make certain that the Jeep Gladiator and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Jeep Gladiator being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Jeep Gladiator by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Jeep Gladiator, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Jeep Gladiator, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an accident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Jeep Gladiator, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Check that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Jeep Gladiator to be towed.
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These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Jeep Gladiator. On the other hand bear in mind that this alternative should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we recommend you to go through the following section.
Have your Jeep Gladiator towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Jeep Gladiator in good conditions, it remains the most logical remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the points to examine on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is matching with the mileage shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, examine the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Jeep Gladiator in good conditions.
To find more tips on the Jeep Gladiator, take a look at the Jeep Gladiator category.
