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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Trailer Hitch Available for 2015 Jeep Patriot that Has Capacity for Carrying Motorcycle Carrier
  • The Draw Tite hitch for your 2015 Jeep Patriot part # 75712 does have a 525 lb tongue weight capacity which means that if you had exactly 525 lbs worth of weight on the hitch between the carrier and the motorcycle you would be fine but you might verify for sure that the weight does fall within the range of the hitch. You also will want to check the owners manual of the vehicle to determine what the towing capacities there are too. You need to stay under the lowest rated capacity in the setup.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Jeep Patriot
  • For your 2017 Jeep Patriot, I highly recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98836 because it's super easy to install, offers a superior matte black powder coat finish to protect it from rust and corrosion, and its 4,000 lb tow rating is more than enough to safely tow your wave runner to and from the lake as often as you'd like. If you don't already have the rest of the towing components, I'll list my recommendations below: Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole...
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  • Will Hollywood Racks Expedition Trunk Rack Fit 2015 Jeep Patriot for Carrying 2 Bikes
  • The Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 part # HRF6-2 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Jeep Patriot. It does not have any special weight capacities concerning the back door of your vehicle so as long as you stay under it's capacity of 35 lbs per bike this will work well. For a long road trip I would recommend stopping after driving through any rain and be sure to clean the mounting pads for the bike rack as well as the paint of the rack. This will help prevent scratching. If...
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  • Rooftop Cargo Bag Recommendation for a 2011 Jeep Patriot Without Crossbars
  • We had a Jeep Patriot on our lot so I went out to take some measurements. For the Patriot, I recommend choosing a roof bag that is no wider than 36 inches because that is the space you have available between the side rails on your roof. If you choose a wider roof bag, the bag will hang over the side rails. One roof bag that you may be interested in is the Rightline Ace Rooftop Cargo Bag, # RL100A20. This bag is 34 inches wide x 44 inches long x 17 inches tall. This cargo bag should be...
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness to Install 4-Way Trailer Connector on 2015 Jeep Patriot
  • Yes, the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM11142175 referenced in your question is designed to work with your 2015 Jeep Patriot and will be perfect for installing a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle. This harness includes a powered tail light converter that connects directly to the battery to avoid overloading your Patriot's electrical system and will connect quickly and easily using the connection points behind the vehicle tail lights. I have attached...
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  • Hitch and 3-Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Jeep Patriot
  • First let's get a hitch installed on your 2016 Jeep Patriot. For that you'd want the Draw Tite hitch part # 75712 which is a confirmed fit and would be a great choice for a 3 bike rack. It has a concealed crosstube too so only the hitch opening would be visible. Then for a 3 bike rack the Kuat Transfer 3 part # KU24FR would be a great option. It's a platform rack so it will be very easy to load/unload and will hold the bikes very securely. I attached a review video for this rack for you...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport
  • For your 2016 Jeep Patriot Sport, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch # 75712. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will install using existing holes in the vehicle frame for a no-drill application. This will provide a 2 inch receiver opening and a towing weight capacity of 3,500 pounds. I recommend this over the Curt models also confirmed to work on your vehicle because unlike Curt, Draw-Tite does not require the use of stabilizing straps with...
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  • Do Slipper Spring Rear Hangers Require Bushings
  • Nope, the slipper spring rear hangers like the part # CE14017G do not require the use of a bushing between them and the spring. I attached a picture that shows how it will look when it is installed.
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  • Hitch Recommendation For 2010 Jeep Patriot
  • The Kuat Beta Aluminum Folding 2 Bike Rack, part # B202-2, is designed for a 2 inch receiver, so I recommend a hitch that has a 2 inch receiver opening for your 2010 Jeep Patriot. I have attached a link to an article that describes how to choose a hitch-mounted bike carrier. When considering a hitch mounted bike rack, you will want to make certain you have enough clearance for the bike carrier from the rear bumper or rear mounted spare tire. Normally, we suggest a hitch should be installed...
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  • Can 2014 Jeep Patriot 4WD Manual Transmission be Flat Towed behind Motorhome
  • I pulled up the owners manual of your 2014 Jeep Patriot online and found that all of the manual transmission versions of the vehicle can be flat towed at any highway speed and for any distance. You need to put the transmission in neutral and the ignition key in the ACC position. The Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX1130 that you referenced is a confirmed fit and would work great with the Avail tow bar part # BX7420. For lighting you could use the # RM-15247. The diode kit that comes...
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  • Flat Towing Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2015 Jeep Patriot
  • The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 521441-1 has been confirmed to fit your 2015 Jeep Patriot as long as it is a manual transmission model without tow hooks so it would be the correct kit for you to use with your Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar part # RM-520.
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  • Recommended Crossbars for 2014 Jeep Patriot Compatible with Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Basket
  • The Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs Item # TH859XT is designed to work with most crossbars. The crossbars I recommend for your 2014 Jeep Patriot are the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars # MPG215. These bars are 3 inch by 1 inch and include the aerodynamic bar shape that will work great with your Thule basket. This combination will work very well for you and will give you a 147 lb capacity in your basket once you account for the load capacity...
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Jeep Patriot with a 500lb Capacity Cargo Carrier
  • You are correct, I would not recommend the Curt hitch # C13081 because it has a tongue weight capacity of below 500lbs. If you plan on fully loading your cargo carrier to the limit you will want to go with the Draw-Tite # 75712 because of the higher tongue weight rating. Now it's important to calculate the weight of your carrier into the tongue weight capacity as well as the cargo to be sure you don't go over capacity. Another very important thing to check is your owners manual because...
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  • 50mm Ball and Ball Mount w/ a 2 Inch Drop for a 2014 Jeep Patriot w/ a Class III Trailer Hitch
  • I have a solution for you. First, for a 50mm ball I recommend # 63912. Then for a ball mount with a 2 inch drop I recommend # D-4 and the Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3. You are right, the ball mount takes a ball with a 1 inch shank diameter so to be able to use the 50mm ball with its 3/4 inch shank, you will also need bushing # C21100. This will allow the 3/4 inch shank to work with the 1 inch ball hole.
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  • 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation
  • For your 2011 Jeep Patriot you will first need to install a set of crossbars on the factory rails of your roof to allow a kayak carrier to install. The Rhino Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack, rack part numbers # RRVA118B-2 and # RRSX100 would be a great choice that would then allow you to install the Rhino Rack # S512 kayak carrier. This would be a great setup for carrying your kayak. I attached a coupler review videos for you to check out as well.
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