Expert Answers about Jeep

• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2019 Jeep Wrangler
• I recommend going with the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # E98856 for your 2019 Jeep Wrangler because it has a longer receiver portion (for more clearance) and a matte black finish that helps hide scratches much better than the glossy finish that is popular with other trailer hitches. When we installed this on a 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited we found that from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost part of the bumper measured 2-1/2" (see attached installation video)....
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• Roof Rack for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with All Black Flush Mounted Side Rails
• I do have a solution for you, however the Rola Sport GTX Series Roof Rack referenced in your question will not fit the all black flush mount rails on your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This is because this particular system and many others for your Jeep are only designed to mount to the channel that is present along the chrome section of the side rails that are on the Grand Cherokee that is equipped with the "E Group" package. I have attached an image to clarify this. Since your rails are...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
• The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the custom fit Draw Tite part # 75699 because it has a 2 inch hitch opening with plenty of towing capacity, has a concealed crosstube which makes it less visible, and has a bracket for mounting trailer wiring. I attached an install video and picture of this hitch for you to check out as well. You'll also need trailer wiring to activate the lights of the trailer. For that you'd want the part # 118727 because it installs...
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• Weight Distribution Shank Recommendation for Needing Hitch Drop of 10 inch
• The Curt shank part # C17124 can do up to a 9-1/2 inch drop when used with a round bar setup like your Fastway E2 round bar weight distributions system. The next largest drop we have would be the Curt shank part # C17125 which can do a drop of up to 16-1/4 inches which may be a bit too extreme.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2001 Jeep Wrangler with Factory Bumper
• For your 2001 Jeep Wrangler with a stock bumper the best base plate kit is the Roadmaster part # RM-521424-5 which is the easiest to use and has the removable arm design like you are wanting. 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 All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For...
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• Recommended Base Plates For 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited Compatible With Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar
• I would be happy to recommend a base plate kit for your 2015 Jeep Cherokee that will allow you to use your Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar # BX7445. The only base plate kit compatible with your tow bar is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1138. If you do not already have safety cables I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643. Since you mentioned that you already have the Brake Buddy Vantage for a supplemental braking system you will just need wiring...
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• Can Diode Tow Bar Wiring Install on Vehicle with T-One Trailer Wiring
• Since the Tekonsha trailer wiring kit part # 118727 installs between the taillight connector and the factory wiring you'd install your diode kit tow bar wiring like part # RM-152 on the factory taillight wiring and it would not interfere with operation of the trailer wiring.
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• Tire Chain Recommendation for 255/60-20 Tires on 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• According to Konig, there isn't a K-Summit chain available that's compatible with your 255/60-20 tire size. We do offer chains that will fit that tire size, but nothing that offers rim protection. The easiest to install chains would be a cam-tensioner style chain like the Titan Chain # TC2228CAM. Even though the chains offer integrated cams to tighten them, I'd still recommend using a tensioner like part # TCMA2 to keep the chains tight to the tire. What I've seen folks do in the past...
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• Troubleshooting Brakes Pulsing with Blinkers with Demco SBS Stay in Play System
• I recently asked Demco about brakes pulsing with the install of the Demco SBS Stay in Play part # SM99251 and they said this was normal if the sensitivity was cranked up too high and near the max setting. Have you set the sensitivity setting of your setup yet.
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• Recommended Suspension Enhancement to Reduce Sag on 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL
• For the rear sag on your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL, I recommend the Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops - Rear Suspension - 2,400 lbs # TABSJRJK does not allow for spacers so it won't reduce your sag much. My recommendation that will allow adjustment to fill the space and reduce sag is the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear # AL60829. If you want the compressor for adjustability at anytime you can use # AL25980.
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• Recommended Base Plates and Flat Tow Parts for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
• Many of our base plates exclude the new Trackhawk model, but they will fit the Trailhawk. The only issue with the tow hooks on your Trailhawk model is that they will have to be removed to install the base plates. For your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk edition, I recommend installing the Roadmaster Direct-connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-521440-5. We've confirmed that these will fit the Trailhawk model, you will just have to remove the tow hooks, which will be the case for any base plate...
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• Which Dual Hitch Adapter Has the Highest Tongue Weight Capacity
• The dual hitch adapter we carry with the highest tongue weight capacity is the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter part # RM-077-6 for 6" rise or part # RM-077-8 for 8" rise. They both have a 400 lb tongue weight capacity. Please note that this adapter is designed for flat towing only. If you can give me a better idea of what you are using the adapter for we may have alternative options if the above will not work.
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• Why is the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit Needed for a 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler
• I cannot tell you the exact "influencer" as you referred to it as but while the vehicle is setup for flat-towing, the brake light switch will shut off after 10 minutes of inactivity. If you open or close the door that will then wake the vehicle up but as you will not be opening and closing the door while in tow you will need to use the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751490 in order for a supplemental braking system to function properly on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler. If you...
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• Recommendation for Good Looking Aftermarket Bumper for 2016 Jeep Wrangler to be Used with Tow Bar
• For your 2016 Jeep Wrangler I really like the rugged and durable look of the Rampage Mass Articulation Front Recovery Bumper # RA88509. The bumper features D-rings to let you perform recovery operations, a winch plate for simple winch mounting, and integrated receptacles to let you relocate your factory fog lights if you want to. None of our aftermarket bumpers including the Rampage Mass Articulation Bumper are designed to be attached directly to a tow bar for flat towing applications,...
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• How Does Blue Ox Patriot Braking System Get Power on Vehicle That Battery Must Disconnect
• In some situations the battery needs to get disconnected from the vehicle to flat tow it so an outlet kit # RM-9332 gets ran from the battery directly to the vehicle interior which is then how the Patriot # BLU37TR would get it's power. I attached a review video for this system for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Tire Chains for 255/75-17 Tires on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
• If you are only using the chains for on-road applications with your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited then I recommend the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2326 because they use square links in a diamond pattern for the best traction out there. These chains are also Class S compatible so you won't ever have to worry about clearance issues. For off-road applications you will want something a little more heavy-duty on your 255/75-17 size tires. In this case I recommend the Titan Chain Snow...
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• Recommended Towing Mirrors for 2017 Jeep Cherokee Towing Wide Trailer
• The best towing mirrors for your 2017 Jeep Cherokee are the K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors # KS3990 because they have a dual lens and mount on the outside of your factory mirror which is going to give you a widened view of what is behind you. The K-Source Towing Mirrors # KS3990 are also very easy to install, using a ratcheting system and rubber straps that allow the mirrors to fit tightly and they are easy to remove The adjustability of these mirrors is what will allow you to get...
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• Recommended Roof Basket for Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty Crossbars
• With Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty Crossbars the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs # TH859XT is my recommendation. The roof basket will attach to the top channel of the crossbars. It comes with the T-bolts that are required to mount the basket to the crossbars.
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• 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Flat Tow Package
• Oh we got what you need! I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1123 paired with the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs # BX7420. Next you will need the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7. This will sync your lights. Next the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor - Proportional # DM86VR. This will keep you safe...
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• 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Hitch and Wiring for Wireless Brake Controller
• For your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk we have the Draw Tite hitch part # DT28MR which comes through the rear bumper like you are wanting. Then to add a 7-way you'd need to first install a 4-way like with the part # C56406 which you'll later convert to a 7-way. The wireless brake controllers like the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180 are really reliable and also easy to install so all you'd need to install it is the # ETBC7L which comes with everything needed to install the brake controller...
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