Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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• Is The Mopar Recreational Flat Tow Wiring Kit Part 68321424AB Required To Flat-Tow a Jeep Cherokee
  The Mopar Recreational Flat Tow Wiring Kit part 68321424AB is required on select Jeep Cherokee's in order to activate the electronic power steering (EPS) system while the vehicle is in tow mode. This part must be obtained from the dealer but since you have a part number now that should make things easier on their end. If they still cannot find this then you can have them reference the Technician Service Bulletin 08-010-17 (unless superseded). If you can provide me with the year of your...
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• Lighting and Wiring Options for Flat-Towing a Jeep Wrangler Behind a Motor Home
  What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed. There are a few options for lighting when flat-towing a vehicle. I have included an FAQ article that covers the various options. What it boils down to is how often you will be towing the Jeep behind the motor home. If you do not plan on towing it very often, the best way to go...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Light Setup For Easy Installation on 2018 Jeep Wrangler
  As long as you've installed a tow bar wiring kit on your 2018 Jeep Wrangler that allows your vehicle lights to work in conjunction with the signals from your RV, you won't need to add additional lights when you're flat towing. It sounds like you may not have anything setup on your Jeep yet, so I recommend using the Heavy-Duty Magnetic Tow Light Set - Incandescent - 30' Harness # 337TL257M since it is a completely wireless system that plugs into a 4-way connector on your RV. This is a super...
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• 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited Flat Tow Wiring Harness for Preventing Death Wobble
  According to my contact at Roadmaster, you'll need the 68321424AD harness which you can obtain from your Jeep dealer. The harness will prevent the so called 'Death Wobble' from occurring when flat towing the vehicle. To flat tow your Cherokee, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, taillight wiring, safety cables, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter. For a tow bar, I'd recommend the Blue Ox Ascent, part # BX4370 which includes the safety cables. For base plates,...
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• Recommended Components To Flat Tow 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk W/ 2019 Forest River Forester
  I would be happy to go over everything you need to flat tow your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with your 2019 Forest River Forester. Unfortunately the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1143 you mentioned is not compatible with your Blue Ox Alexxa Tow Bar BX7435 due to it requiring base plates with a different bracket spacing, so you will need a new tow bar as there is not a base plate kit available that will work with your tow bar.. I still recommend going with the # BX1143 but instead recommend...
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• Troubleshooting Wrong Trailer Wiring Harness Being Used on a 2000 Jeep Wrangler
  You are correct, the Plug-N-Tow (TM) Vehicle Wiring Harness, item # 32625, only plugs into a connection point on the driver side on the vehicles it is confirmed as a fit for. This is because Jeep has already run all the necessary wires to that port for you, so you do not have to run the wires across yourself, as you would have to with other models that plug into both the driver and passenger taillights. The issue you are experiencing is due to the fact that this harness is designed for...
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• What Do I Need To Flat Tow My 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Do I Need Something For My Power Steering
  There is a trim level of your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee that can be flat towed. You are able to flat tow a Grand Cherokee model with the Quadra-Trac II/Quadra-Drive II with 4-Lo Range. With regard to the special kit for the power steering, there was a Mopar tech bulletin (08-022-16) that states that if your vehicle was built after February 16, 2016, that kit is not necessary. I recommend that you contact your Jeep dealer for clarification. The necessary kit, if you need it, is available...
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• Wiring to Flat Tow a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Behind an RV
  A wiring harness that is used to power lights on a trailer cannot be used in reverse to power the lights on the vehicle when it is being flat towed. This is unless it is a specially made harness designed for this purpose. There are numerous wiring kits available for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, see link. The easiest to install that does not require cutting and splicing wires is the Hopkins wiring kit, # HM56200. It will just plug in line with the vehicle tail lights and it has a 4-Way to connect...
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• Is the Mopar Recreational Flat Tow Wiring Kit Needed to Stop Wobble on a 2021 Cherokee?
  From what I could find out, the Mopar Recreational Flat Tow Wiring Kit will not be needed for a 2020 or 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. This was only a requirement on a 2014 to 2018 as the issue this was designed to combat has since been rectified. If you have not completed your flat tow set up as of yet, the following will be some recommendations to get you on the road. One of the huge pluses with having a Jeep is they are one of the most common vehicles to flat tow. With that being said,...
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• Is Mopar Wiring Harness Required for Flat Towing 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  I was able to find the owner's manual for your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and it does not mention the Mopar Flat Tow Wiring Harness 68321424AB as a requirement. This is only required for certain years of the Jeep Cherokee. It sounds like you may have seen something in your owner's manual stating that you need this wiring harness. If that is the case you want to follow what the manual says or verify this with the dealer. I also recommend checking your owner's manual and reading the Recreational...
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• Is Mopar 68321424AB Flat Tow Wiring Kit Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude
  Although Jeep corrected the problem beginning with the 2019 model, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk will indeed need the Mopar 68321424AB flat tow wiring kit to activate the electronic power steering system while the vehicle is in tow mode. You'll need to obtain the part from your Jeep dealer. To flat tow your Jeep, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring harness to join the Cherokee to the tow vehicle and a supplemental braking system. In some cases, a high/low adapter...
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• Will a Flat-Tow Wiring Harness for a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Work With Trailer Tow Harness
  In order to activate the tail lights on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited from the motorhome you will need a flat-tow wiring harness, the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 is our best and most popular option for this. It does require splicing but that is the only option available. It would work just fine with an existing trailer tow wiring harness. The Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 42615 is not a fit for a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited...
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• Recommended Wiring Harness to Flat Tow a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with LED tail lights
  We definitely have a few options available for your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL with LED tail lights. That being said, there isn't one that is specific to the models with LED lights. However, the proper kit will depend on how you are setting the vehicle up to be towed. If you are not going to be using a supplemental braking system, the Roadmaster # RM-154 will get all your lights working. This included all the diodes and 4 Flat plugs needed. If your towing vehicle doesn't have a 4 Flat though,...
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• Trailer Wiring and Hitch Recommendation for a 1999 jeep Wrangler
  Basically, there are 2 different ways on which you can install trailer wiring on a 1999 Jeep Wrangler. The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118409, plugs in line with the wiring behind the vehicle tail lights. Installation may take a little longer than the other harness but these types of connections are popular and work well. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for you. The Hopkins Harness, # 42615, plugs into a connector...
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• Is Mopar Flat Tow Wiring Harness Required For 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  I was able to find the owner's manual for your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and it does not mention requiring the Mopar Flat Tow Wiring Harness 68321424AB. I looked at the 2018 owner's manual and it does mention it there so you are correct that the 2018 and older Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk's will require the mentioned harness but your 2019 will not. I would highly recommend you check your owner's manual and read the Recreational Towing Section to make sure you follow the exact procedures...
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• Need For MOPAR Flat Towing Wiring Kit for 2017 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 Limited
  The recreational towing section of the owner's manual for your 2017 Jeep Cherokee states that using the wiring kit for this particular vehicle is indeed necessary. They go on to caution that "Failure to use the proper Mopar wiring kit to power the steering system during recreational towing may damage the vehicle’s steering system and/or other vehicle components." This being said, my research has seems to contradict this. I've found a Mopar tech bulletin (08-022-16) that states that the...
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• Tow Bar Wiring to Flat Tow a 1995 Jeep Wrangler Behind a Motor Home
  Hopkins trailer wiring harness # 42615 does not fit a 1995 Jeep YJ. Also, it is a harness meant for towing a trailer WITH a Jeep rather than to tow the Jeep behind a motor home. I have included a link to the wiring harnesses for flat towing the Jeep. There isn't a plug and play type of harness for this particular vehicle. What I recommend and what our installers like to install because it is the easiest is the bulb and socket kit # RM-155. This bypasses the vehicle wiring so there is no...
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• Flat Towing Lights Recommendation for 2016 Jeep Wrangler Since Magnetic Cant be Used
  The removable lighting solution to use on a 2016 Wrangler is the part # RM-2120 as this will install between the tailgate. The magnetic lights aren't a fit for your vehicle realistically since there isn't a place to attach them. A customer of ours used this kit on his 2015 Wrangler and here is how he said he was able to install the kit. I open the tailgate to first hang the passenger side light then close the tailgate which serves to lock the passenger light in place and allow enough of...
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• Both Turn Signals Light Up and All Lights Go Out with Brake Lights On Boat Trailer
  It does sound like a ground issue. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light. Make sure that the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. The light grounds should also be attached to clean and corrosion free bare...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring That Stops Lighting Up When Brakes are Applied
  Sounds like a weak ground. The brake light circuit of trailer wiring will pull the most amperage as the brake lights are the brighter illumination circuit on the taillights. Typically when this circuit causes the lights of the trailer to turn off the issue is a weak ground not being able to keep up with the amperage draw requirements. If he isn't popping fuses on the tow vehicle then that also would indicate a weak ground. Best option is to go over the trailer wiring connector on the truck...
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• Which Trailer Wiring Harness To Use On A 2000 Jeep TJ Wrangler Sport
  Both the Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness # 118409 and the Hopkins Plug-N-Tow Wiring Harness # 42615 will work on your 2000 Jeep TJ Wrangler Sport. The difference is what you mentioned, how they install to the vehicle. The Tow Ready harness uses T-One connectors that will plug into connectors on each side of the vehicle. The connectors are located under the Jeep, behind the rear bumper. The white ground wire will need to be attached to a good,clean ground on the vehicles metal frame. The...
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• Flat Towing Set Up for a 2022 Grand Cherokee WK Limited
  Yes, the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # e98950 does fit your 2022 Grand Cherokee WK Limited. I checked with Blue Ox you will want to use the Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit - Bulb and Socket item # BX8869. Get the signal lights needed for towing without tapping into your towed car's electrical system. This self-contained kit runs wiring beneath your Jeep and connects to your RV. The bulbs and sockets mount inside your rear lenses. Last we heard the steering harnesses...
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• 2015 Jeep Cherokee Flat Towing Parts
  To fix the wobble of a flat-towed 2015 Jeep Cherokee, you need part 68321424AB . That can only be obtained from your dealership. However, we do have the other parts needed to flat tow your Cherokee. We offer custom base plates to get started. We have part # e98952 if your model is Trailhawk and part # e98954 if it isn't. Either of these will connect to the tow bar, part # e34ZR, which have another necessary component (safety cables) included. I've linked to a video review of this tow...
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• Troubleshooting Replacement Turn Lights on Truck That Stop Working When Brakes Are Applied
  It is a good idea to check that you have a sufficient ground in your new wiring since the non-standard lights you're using may draw more power than the truck's original lights. Sometimes a weak ground will let some lights function while others do not. It is also possible that if they are incandescent type lights their total power demand is too much for your converter. If additional ground wires to your truck frame are not correcting the issue I suggest you run a 10-gauge ground jumper...
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