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  • Do You Carry a Font Hitch Receiver for My 2010 Jeep Patriot?
  • I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, we do not carry (and they do not make) front trailer hitches for your 2010 Jeep Patriot. However, we do carry rear hitches for your vehicle. For a great economic hitch with a 525 pound maximum tongue weight and 3,500 pounds of maximum gross towing weight, I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - 2" # 75712. The Draw-Tite has a 6-inch distance from the center of the pinhole to the end of your rear bumper, so you will be able to use 2-inch...
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  • Does the Bar on the etrailer SD Tow Bar Connect to the Base Plate for a 2016 Jeep Patriot?
  • The bar at the end of the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e44ZR will attach to the arms on the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # 521441-1. This is a crossbar style base plate kit which has removable arms that attach to the bar on the etrailer tow bar. You definitely need to use the bar.
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  • Battery Drains when Flat Towing a 2016 Jeep Patriot Behind a Motor Home
  • I checked the owner's manual for the 2016 Jeep Patriot and there is not all that much information on flat towing apart from an explanation of the models that can be flat towed. Since the vehicle has a feature that drains the battery while being flat towed I recommend supplying a trickle charge to the battery from the motor home. To do this I recommend using coiled umbilical kit # HM47054. One end plugs into a 7-Way on the RV and the other end plugs into the 6-Way included with the kit....
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  • Rhino Rack Kayak Carrier and Roof Rack for a 2011 Jeep Patriot with Factory Raised Rails
  • When using the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier, # S512, on your 2011 Jeep Patriot with factory raised side rails and no cross bars, you can use the Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 and 53" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420 and locks # TH450400. I have linked a video showing installation of this roof rack for you.
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  • Do Fuses in a 2012 Jeep Patriot Need to Be Pull so that it can be Flat Towed
  • I did some checking and it looks like there are no fuses that are needed to be pulled in order to flat tow your 2012 Jeep Patriot.
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  • Correct Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains for 215/60-17 Tires On 2015 Jeep Patriot
  • The correct Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chain Set for 215/60-17 tires on a 2015 Jeep Patriot is part # TH2004705235. These chains are an excellent option that have a self-tensioning mechanism for an easy install and they are class s compatible meaning they will offer the most wheel well clearance once installed.
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  • Does the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Come With the European Style Hitch Ball?
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Euro Drawbar - 1-7/8" Ball - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" C120571 does come with the European-style drawbar with integrated hitch ball as well as the pin and clip, however it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. You can get the hitch # C12057 and the ball mount # C45571 separately along with pin and clip # F-4. The hitch comes with the hardware to install and is a fit for 2011-2017 Jeep Patriot and Compass models.
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  • How to Reinstall Tow Hook on a 2012 Jeep Patriot when Installing a Trailer Hitch
  • You can reinstall the tow hook if present when installing trailer hitch # 75712 on a 2012 Jeep Patriot. You will have to drive out the knurled neck bolts on the tow hook. Then you will need to drill out the holes to 5/8 of an inch. Use the hardware that comes with the hitch to attach the tow hook to the outside of the driver side frame. I have included a link to the installation instructions that explain this process. I have also linked a video that shows the rest of a typical installation. If...
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  • Backup Alarm Recommendation for a 2008 Jeep Patriot
  • The reverse light bulb type for the 2008 Jeep Patriot is a 921 wedge type bulb. While there isn't a combination reverse light bulb and back up alarm in this size there are back up alarms available by themselves such as # PK41820. You can mount one on the underside, rear of the vehicle and tap into a reverse light wire. I have also included a link to all of the back up alarms and sensors that we carry.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Jeep Patriot
  • The Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit part # 521441-1 that you referenced would be the correct base plate kit for your 2014 Jeep Patriot. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the bulb and socket...
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  • Replacement 2 Inch Adapter for Yakima ROC Hitch Mount Bike Rack
  • I spoke with my contact at Yakima about your older model Yakima ROC bike rack. The # Y8890174, that you referenced, is designed to fit the Yakima FlipSide or StikUp bike racks only. For the older model Yakima ROC bike racks there is no longer an adapter made by the manufacturer. An alternative option for you would be the Brophy Hitch Reducer 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch # HT02. This adapter will allow you to use your 1-1/4 inch bike rack shank with a 2 inch hitch receiver on your vehicle.
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  • Will the Thule Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit my 2008 Jeep Patriot
  • The Thule Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Bike Rack, item # TH911XT, that you selected will fit your 2008 Jeep Patriot. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring that Shows Running Light Circuit Active All the Time
  • There's either a short between a 12 volt power source and the running light circuit of your trailer wiring or the converter box of your trailer wiring is damaged and it's keeping that circuit hot all the time. What you will want to do is test the wires going into the box of the converter box for voltage with a circuit tester like the # PTW2993 to see if there is voltage going into the box when the taillight functions of your vehicle are applied, and then test the output side of the box...
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  • Roof Cargo Basket for a 2009 Jeep Patriot with Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack
  • The Thule Canyon XT # TH859XT roof mount cargo baskets that are compatible with the Thule AeroBlade Edge roof rack you have on your 2009 Jeep Patriot. The Canyon, # TH859XT, is a good, budget friendly, steel, basket with a black powder coat. It will be great for you. I have included a video link review for you to view.
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  • Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on 2014 Jeep Patriot
  • In order to have brake connectivity between your 2014 Jeep Patriot and your trailer, you will first need to install a 4-way connector such as # 118552. The T-one connector plugs directly into your Jeep's existing wiring. I have included installation details and a link to a installation video. You will also need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. The brake controller installation kit includes everything necessary for converting your 4-way connector to a...
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  • Do the Tow Hooks of a 2014 Jeep Patriot Need to Be Removed for Hitch Install
  • The tow hook cannot be re-installed once the hitch is installed on the 2014 Jeep Patriot, but the good news is the hitch can be used in the same purpose as the tow hook if needed. The safety chain loops can be used as hooks, or you could get the part # TR63044 and install that in the hitch. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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  • Yakima Holdup Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Jeep Patriot
  • Yes, the Yakima Holdup part # Y02443 that you are considering will work great on your 2014 Jeep Patriot that has a Draw Tite hitch part # 75712 installed on it. It would be tight, but you should also be able to fold the carrier up in the storage position when you aren't using the rack. Check out the review video I attached for this rack as well.
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  • How Far is a Trailer Hitch Recessed Under the Bumper on a 2014 Jeep Patriot
  • We haven't had a chance to install Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75712 on a 2014 Jeep Patriot but the measurement should be around 6-1/2 inches like on the 2011 model in the video I have linked to the right. We have installed Curt hitch # C13081 on a 2014 Patriot and it measured 6-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole back to clear the rear bumper. I have linked the video for this hitch as well. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit...
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  • Cargo Basket and Net Recommendation for 2016 Jeep Patriot with Factory Crossbars
  • Cargo nets are designed to hold things to a cargo basket that has walls. If you wanted to use the part # TH692 to secure something to the roof you would want to first install a cargo basket as well like the # TH859XT which is confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Jeep Patriot factory crossbars.
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  • Does Installation of etrailer Hitch For 2015 Jeep Patriot Come Require Factory Bolts
  • Installation of the etrailer # e98836 on your 2015 Jeep Patriot does not require the use of any factory bolts. The hitch comes with four 1_2 - 13 x 4 hex bolts along with washers and flange nuts. No additional hardware is required to install the hitch on your Patriot. I have attached an installation video below so you can see what the process is like.
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