Will Installing Trailer Wiring Harness Void Warranty on 2019 Jeep Wrangler

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Hello, I dont know if this question has been asked already but I have a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with LED package and no towing package from factory. If I am to install this trailer kit myself will it void the extended warranty I have on it? And also does this kit come with a mount to have the 4 pin connection near the hitch as some pictures shown?

asked by: Efrain

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That is a great question. The good news is that consumers are protected by the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This act essentially states that if something were to break or go wrong on your Jeep and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor the warranty regardless of what modifications have been made unless the modification is what caused the issue. Installing an aftermarket wiring harness like the excellent Tekonsha T-One # 118786 yourself that you referenced will not void your extended warranty.

This custom harness is exactly the one I would have recommended as it features the highest amp capacity and will plug right into factory ports behind the driver and passenger tail lights on your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. It does not come with a bracket but you can add the Tow Ready # 18144 along with the No-Drill Mount # C57202 to allow you to easily mount it up along the hitch.

I have attached a couple installation videos that you can also use for reference.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Robert I.

6/6/2020

I just purchased a Jeep Wrangler. I want to buy a small travel trailer. I asked the dealer how much it would cost to have a hitch and brake control installed. He told me it takes about an hour to install a hitch and 6 hours to wire it. The cost was over $1300.00. I said something to the effect, OK I will check with the RV dealer I want to buy the camper from, because that cost can be included in the financing. The snapped back and said if it's install by anyone other than the dealer my warranty will be void should I have any electrical problems. First I don't understand why it would take 6 hours just to wire it and second, why having it installed at the RV dealer would void my warranty. RV dealers install hitches, brake controls and wires all the time. I would think they would know how to do this correctly. Please advise. Thanks

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Chris R.

6/9/2020

I agree with you here. It sounds a bit like the dealer is trying to scare you into paying them for parts/install. As a consumer you're protected by the above-mentioned Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act with regards to having aftermarket components added (regardless of who installs them).

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Answer 1

Congrats on the new RV and Jeep! To flat tow your 2024 Jeep Wrangler you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item #RM-520 and item #RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit -…

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Answer 2

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 3

When your brake lights are pressed and you are using the #I26 as a tester the two pins opposite of the jacketed (ground) pin will illuminate. These are the left and right turn/brake light circuits.

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Answer 4

If you are looking for a quick and easy plug and play wiring to get your 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL set up to be flat towed behind an RV, then the Curt #C96JR will not require a wire to the battery. This will plug in behind the tail lights and then follow…

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Answer 5

Hello Mike, Happy to get you the right wiring. I looked up the hitch number you mentioned the E99856 and I am not seeing that we have that in our system. In fact I do not see an etrailer branded hitch for your 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Unlimited. So…

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Answer 6

Hey James, welcome back! The only plug and play wiring harness I have for flat towing is the Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles item #C96JR. This has a 4-way connector that plugs into your motorhome. This plug and play harness…

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Answer 7

Hey Teo, we have a solution for you but we don't have any harnesses that work as both a tow bar lighting kit and a trailer wiring kit. So what you'd want is the Curt part #C96JR for the tow bar lighting and then for the trailer wiring…

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Answer 8

Hey Phillip. The mounting bracket item #18144 is exactly what you need for the Blue Ox Trailer Hitch item #BLU33UR. This 2" hitch is custom fit for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The mounting bracket will bolt directly to it. For a wiring…

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Answer 9

Hey Jim. The Curt Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles item #C96JR is indeed compatible with the LED lights on your 2025 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It plugs into your factory wiring harness behind the tail lights. The only issue would be if…

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Answer 10

Hello Garry, thanks for reaching out. The plug your are referring to on the Curt #C96JR is actually an accessory port for plugging in a 4-flat trailer harness. The weird part is, Curt stopped offering the 4-flat accessory plug while leaving the…

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Answer 11

Hi Ken, Starting with the wiring harness, I can verify for you the correct fit for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited without a tow package is indeed the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118786. Then for the hitches, the…

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