Wiring And Flat Towing Recommendations For 2004 Jeep Cherokee Towed With Motorhome
Published 08/14/2015
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Motorhome towing 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Motorhome has Pollak 12-705 female plug, would like the same on the Jeep. Do have wire harness with male plugs on both ends? Also will need 6 diodes.
asked by: Jim C
Expert Reply:
To complete the wiring as you wanted I first recommend installing the Tow Ready Diode System, part # TR118821. Then cut the 4-way plug off the harness and install a 7-way plug like part # PK12-707E. For a mounting bracket I recommend part # PK12711U-26.
I recommend using the RoadMaster 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Cord, part # RM-1046-R and adding two male connectors like part # A7WCB.
Since you said you are planning on flat-towing your Grand Cherokee, there are 5 items needed. This system would be much simpler than splicing into the wiring on your Jeep. You will need base plates for the Jeep, a tow bar, safety cables, wiring for lighting, and most states now require supplemental brake systems. I will make some recommendations in case you do not have the needed items.
For base plates I recommend part # 1425-1. The tow bar I recommend is part # RM-020.
The safety cables I recommend part # RM-643. The lighting is mentioned above.
The supplemental brake system I recommend is the Stay-IN-Play DUO, part # SM99251. With the diode system you also need relay # RM-88400 to prevent the Jeep's lights from overriding the motorhome's.
I have attached some helpful articles you can check out.
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