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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  In order to flat tow your Jeep Grand Cherokee behind an RV you need a base plate kit, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and likely a high-low adapter. Starting with the base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521440-5. This kit is custom fit for your Grand Cherokee and features a hidden bracket design that provides a clean look when you aren't towing. Its black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant. Then...
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• What Parts do I Need to Flat Tow My 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Limited 4x4?
  Hello David, Thanks for the VIN, much appreciated! Our etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98950 is the correct one for your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK Limited 4x4. Not sure of what other components you have already, but this is how I would complete the package: - Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs # e94ZR - Wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord # RM-15267 -...
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• How to Connect Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty on 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Without Tow Package
  Hi Andrew; there won't be a factory tow port since you don't have the tow package. The # RED69FR wiring harness you ordered splices in for the installation of the # RED24FR. It will be very similar to the installation video I attached below which includes the # ETBC7 you ordered. The blue brake output wire will connect to the wiring from the # ETBC7, the black wire is power, the white is ground, and the red connects to the cold side of the stoplight switch on your Jeep.
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• All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Behind a Motorhome
  You are correct that there are quite a few parts necessary to flat tow your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee behind your motorhome but I'll be happy to list everything you'll need. As you mentioned, you'll need base plates, and the Roadmaster EZ5 # RM-521440-5 is a confirmed fit for your Jeep so long as it is not an SRT-8 model, which since you listed this part I assume it is not. For a tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 which is out most popular option due to how easy it is...
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• Recommended Tow Bar and Other Parts to Flat Tow a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
  The tow bar I recommend is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520. It's one of our most popular tow bars and you can't go wrong with it. It self aligns as you drive forward in your RV. It's also compatible with all Roadmaster base plate kits. The base plate kit I suggest is the Roadmaster EZ4 # RM-521440-4. It's designed specifically for your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. The arms are removable so they're not as noticeable as other kits can be. To power the Jeep's lights I suggest...
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• Flat Tow Setup for 2023 Thor Chateau Towing 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Hey Karry! To flat tow your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental brake system (which you already have). I recommend the following: -etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # e98950 -etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e94ZR (includes safety cables) -Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit # BLU86XR (if you're really set on plug and play) OR -Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-15267 -Roadmaster...
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• How to Connect Brake Controller to Cold Side of Brake Light Signal Aside from the Stop Light Switch
  To accommodate your situation you would either need a stop light switch kit, like part # RM-751449, or simply connect the that specific wire from your brake controller to a 3rd brake light or any circuit that only gets hot when your brake pedal is pressed. A diode should not be used in this situation. The stop light switch kits are vehicle specific so it you could let me know what the year/make/model of your vehicle is I can see if we have one confirmed as a fit for your application.
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• Where is the Cold Side Brake Wire on My Jeep Grand Cherokee for Installing Demco Stay-In-Play?
  Hello John, You are not able to find it, because it is not there to be found on the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. You will need to install the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751449. Are you knew to flat towing, or getting a new vehicle set-up?
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• Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Hey Kelly, thanks for the information! To flat tow your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item # e74ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-521440-5 - This will not work with the SRT-8 or Trackhawk models. Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking...
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• How Does Diode Wiring Get Mounted To The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521440-5
  The two posts you see sticking out from the crossmember of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521440-5 allow for a 6-pole socket included with the # RM-15267 to bolt directly to them. Both the baseplate and wiring you picked out are a compatible fit. If you haven't picked out your tow bar and braking system then I have the following recommendations: Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included so you won't have to purchase...
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• Where Should The 12 Volt Wires Be Connected On A 7 Way To 6 Way Wire Connection?
  I will start by saying I can find nowhere that says your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee needs to have the battery disconnected in order to be flat towed. However, I did find a few things about people contacting the Jeep Product Information Center and them then saying that this was something they had originally said in the owner's manual, but is no longer needed for flat towing. With that being said, it is required that you use the Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751449 if you are going to be using...
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• Comparing the Blue Ox Patriot and Roadmaster Even Brake Systems for a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Even though the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR and the Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400 are very similar systems I recommend using the Patriot II. It is easier to set up, uses less power so it will take much longer for this system to drain your battery, and it doesn't require the use of additional parts so that it is compatible with your vehicle. Attached are some videos that you can reference for the installation. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety...
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• Where to Get Brake Signal For Installing Trailer Brake Controller On a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
  You will need the Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751449 for your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This will provide you with a brake signal as the factory brake switch wiring is very thin and not recommended for splicing into. This switch includes a custom fit mounting bracket for attaching to your Jeep. I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR which will include the universal wiring for connecting on your Jeep. This brake controller uses a small control knob and hides the...
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• Tips For Finding Cold Side of Stop Light Switch Wire on 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Unfortunately I do not have a video of finding the coldside of the stop light switch on your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so you'll just need to keep testing the wires going to the stop light switch with a circuit tester like # PTW2993 until you find the one that only gets power when you press the brake pedal. I don't know which circuit tester you're using but the one with the hook makes it much easier to test those stupid small wires that the OEMs like to use for the brake light switch,...
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• Is A Stop Light Switch Kit Needed For A 2022 Jeep Cherokee
  The brake light switch wire for the 2022 Jeep Cherokee isn't useable so you would need to install the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751471 in order to get the braking signal. The Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751449 you referenced would only be compatible with select Jeep Grand Cherokee's so it wouldn't be a fit for your vehicle. I've attached a short video below where Ryan will walk you through the installation process.
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• Wiring Roadmaster Brake Light Switch Kit for SMI DUO and Coachlink
  To use the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751449 that you referenced for two circuits is not difficult at all. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see where to add the second wire to the butt connector so that the switch can work for both products you mentioned.
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• What Parts are Needed to Flat-Tow a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
  It is possible to flat-tow your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee depending on it specifications. If it is a two-wheel drive version, it cannot be towed four-wheels down, and the same holds true if it is a four-wheel drive model with Quadra-Trac 1 (or no "4-Lo" range). Should you be able to flat-tow your Jeep, the first thing you will need is the appropriate base plate kit. The Blue Ox, # BX1128, is a confirmed fit for your Grand Cherokee and is virtually unnoticeable after install. You will need...
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• Transferring Flat Towing Components From A Jeep Wrangler To A Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1128 would be a compatible fit for your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. Your Grand Cherokee is slightly different than your Wrangler so you'll need the # RM-751449 instead of the # RM-751490 that you already have. The Reinstall Kit for Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System # SM6270 will help you transfer over your Demco Stay-IN-Play braking system # SM99251 to your Grand Cherokee. You'll also want to check with your local Jeep dealer for...
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• Complete Towing Setup For A 2011 Honda CR-V
  Yes, the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524 will work great in place of the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400. If you plan on flat towing your 2011 Honda CR-V often, I recommend installing a permanent system like the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System w BrakeAway for RVs w Air or Air Over Hydraulic Brakes # RM-9160. This is a one time install system that makes connecting and disconnecting your toad much easier and faster. If...
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• Is a Brake Lite Relay Required for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Being Flat Towed
  I understand, there is a lot of components to flat tow a vehicle and even from year to year model changes can make a big difference. You do not need a brake lite relay for the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400 on your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. That's because when you put your Grand Cherokee into "tow mode" the brake pedal does not provide any power to the brake lights. A brake lite relay is used to not allow power to go through when towing, and allow...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Setup for a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
  For your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited I recommend starting with the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519291. Then you can use the Demco Commander Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # DM9511012 which has the included safety chains as well as the integrated adjustable head for proper fit. For your tow bar wiring I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 as well as the charge line kit # RM-156-25. This kit will allow you to utilize...
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• Recommended Flat-Towing Setup for a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
  The items you will need to flat tow your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee are base plates, tow bar, tow bar wiring and a braking system for towed vehicle. For base plates, I recommend the Roadmaster # RM-521440-4 as these will work with several versions of your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited as long as it's not an SRT-8 model. The steel construction is computer cut providing awesome strength. Within the instructions you will find numerous installation photos. Next, you will need tow bar. The...
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• Equipping a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Trailer and Flat Towing
  Let's begin with a hitch and trailer wiring for towing your RV with the Jeep Grand Cherokee. For a hitch, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C13182. You'll also need a ball mount and a trailer ball, provided in the # 989900 etrailer ball mount kit. For a brake controller, I'd go with the Curt # C51180 Echo Wireless Brake controller. The Echo will communicate wirelessly with your smart phone, which you'll use to control the braking action of the trailer. For a vehicle equipped...
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• 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Flat Tow Parts Recommendations
  For a complete flat tow kit for your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here is what I recommend: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - # e98950 etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - # e34ZR (comes with safety cables) Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit - # RM-15267 Stop Light Switch Kit - # RM-751449 Brake System - Part # DM86VR for hydraulic or part # DM26VR for air motorhome...
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