Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles

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• Etrailer Preferred Parts to Flat Tow a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  I believe I have found the helpful article section you are referring to and have attached a link towards the bottom of this answer page. For your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited the Etrailer Preferred parts are the following: Roadmaster Base Plate Kit - # RM-521448-5 Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain - # RM-676 Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring - # HM56200 (cut off 4-Way connector and wire to tow bar connector) Air Force One - # SM99243 Tow Bar Cover - # RM-055-3 Brake-Lite Relay Kit - # RM-88400 Tow...
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• Will Hopkins Tail Light Wiring Kit For Towed Vehicles HM65200 Drain Battery Of 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
  The Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56200 draws power from your tow vehicle to power the lights on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited while it is being flat towed, and will not drain your Jeeps battery. I included a video of the # HM56200 being installed on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to help you with the installation.
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• Can Tekonsha Harness and Hopkins Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit be Used on 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118416 referenced in your question, which is confirmed to fit your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, will indeed work in conjuction with the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56200 that you already have installed. The two harnesses will simply plug into one another and then "T" into the built-in ports behind the Jeep's tail lights. In terms of functionality, there is absolutely no issue with this and both wiring harnesses will work great. The...
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• Which Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Is Needed For 2011 Jeep Wrangler
  The Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles, # HM56104 is not confirmed for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (It fits GM vehicles); you need the Hopkins part number, # HM56200. This harness requires no cutting, splicing into your vehicle's tail light wires to install, it simply plugs into the back of your tail lights. I also recommend the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System, # RM-766
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Jeep Wrangler Recon Behind RV
  For your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Recon, I recommend the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 1444-3. This base plate kit is confirmed to fit your Jeep and features a nice, hidden bracket design and a black powder coat finish. All of the necessary hardware for installation is included. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a tow bar, safety cable set, lighting solution, and a supplemental braking system to complete your flat towing setup. For the tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster...
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• Troubleshooting 3rd Brake Light Malfunction With A Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit On A Jeep
  Since you're only having issues with your brake light after installing the kit it could be a lose connection of one of the pins so I would first start by checking the pins on on your Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Item # HM56200 for any defects and using some Dielectric Grease # 11755 to form a strong connection. If this does not solve your problem then the converter box isn't correctly sending signals and will need to be replaced. Since you just purchased this...
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• Parts Included in Hopkins Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit # HM56200
  I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles, part # HM56200, which you reference. The kit contains four connectors, which will be plugged into the connection points located behind your vehicle's tail lights on both the driver's side and the passenger side (two per side). We are in the process of updating the product page with new photos of part # HM56200.
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• What do I Need to Flat Tow a Jeep Wrangler JK with Factory Bumper
  To flat tow your Jeep Wrangler JK behind your motorhome, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, and a supplemental braking system. Depending on the year of your Wrangler, you may also need a Brake-Lite Relay, # RM-88400, (2012, 2013, 2015-2018) or a Stoplight Switch, # RM-751452 (2007-2011, 2014). For your base plates and tow bar, I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-521448-5 for 2010-2018 or # 1429-3 for 2007-2009,...
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• Is There A Plug-In Towed Vehicle Tail Light Wiring Kit Available For A 2017 Ram 1500
  No, the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56200 is only for select Jeep Wrangler models. For a 2017 Ram 1500 there isn't currently a plug-in lighting kit so you would need a splice-in kit like the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. Splicing into wiring can be intimidating, but I've attached a short installation video below where Ryan will walk you through the process.
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• Can I Use Hopkins HM56200 With Curt Trailer Wiring C55124 On 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13392 for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited because it is longer compared to the other options to clear the spare tire if you ever decide to carry a bike rack or cargo carrier. I have attached an installation video for your reference. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C55124 for the 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited without tow package plugs in line with the Hopkins Tow Bar wiring part #...
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• Tow Bar Wiring to Flat Tow a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Behind a Motor Home
  The 2015 jeep Wrangler Uses a combined wiring system so you would use the 4-diode kit # RM-154. Another option is a tow bar wiring harness that just plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring, # HM56200. I have linked a video showing how it installs on a similar Jeep.
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• Replacing Malfunctioning Flat Towing Wiring Harness on 2014 Jeep Wrangler
  From what you describe, the the relays in the converter are going bad, and my contact at Hopkins agrees. The relays aren't readily accessible and aren't designed to be replaceable, so your best bet would be to replace the # HM56200 harness entirely. Or, you could go in a different direction with a more reliable hardwired system like the # RM-15267 from Roadmaster. Installation of this product would mean tapping into the wiring harnesses for the taillights of your Jeep, but this installation...
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• Will Odometer Run When Flat Towing a 2016 Jeep Wrangler
  As long as you follow the owner's manual for setting up your 2016 Jeep Wrangler then you won't see a change in the odometer after you flat tow. If you do see a change then you probably didn't set it up right. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of these components I have the etrailer preferred options listed below and I will...
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• Recommended Wiring And Supplemental Braking System for 2015 Jeep Wrangler Towed Behind Motorhome
  For a lighting solution, you can go with a simple to use magnetic tow lamp set up like the Roadmaster # RM2120. This system would be very easy to install and remove, only taking a few seconds, and would allow the lighting to remain completely independent of the wiring system of your Jeep. A more permanent solution would be a plug and play wiring harness like the Hopkins # HM56200. According to my research, Pennsylvania does indeed require a supplemental braking system. The Stay-IN-Play...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sierra Unlimited
  First, you will want to make sure that your 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sierra Unlimited will not exceed your towing vehicle's maximum towing capacity. You will also want to check your owner's manual for instructions on recreational towing for your vehicle. If your Class C motorhome is capable, you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, braking system and wiring kit. For a Jeep with a typical factory bumper and no aftermarket winches or other items attached, I suggest the the Roadmaster EZ5 Base...
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• Jeep Wrangler 2015 Unlimited Flat Towing Lighting Recommendation
  The Hopkins light kit part # HM56200 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited so it would work well as wiring for flat towing your vehicle. I attached an install video for this product for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Base Plates For 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  If you do not have aftermarket bumpers, winches, or guards on your 2015 Wrangler Unlimited, the base plates I recommend is the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit, part # RM-521448-5. These base plates will work great with your Sterling tow bar. This system features EZ5 brackets with drawbars that can easily be removed for an extremely clean look. These base plates do not fit the 10th Anniversary Rubicon or Call of Duty Edition Wrangler. If you do not have safety cables I recommend part #...
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• Troubleshooting Hopkins Custom Wiring Harness for Towing a 2011 Jeep Wrangler
  On your 2011 Jeep Wrangler, the battery needs to be disconnected for towing so there may be an internal issue with the wiring if you have not disconnected the battery. I recommend using the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle # RM-766 for this function. If your lights still don't work with the Jeep battery disconnected, then I recommend checking your Motorhome's wiring harness with a circuit tester like # PTW2993. If there is correct function on each...
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• Are Diodes Needed For the Flat-Tow Wiring Harness On a 2016 Jeep Wrangler
  In order to flat-tow a 2016 Jeep Wrangler you'll need a flat-tow wiring harness and for this you have a few options. These options included a set of magnetic lights such as the Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights part # TL21RK or diode wiring kit that uses the factory tail lights like the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56200. The diodes are required because they stop the back flow of electricity so there isn't any damaged to the RV's tail lights. I recommend...
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• Flat Towing Trailer Wiring for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  The # 42615 is a trailer wiring harness so would not be what you'd want for a flat towing setup. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
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• Adapter to Flat Tow a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with EZ4 Base Plates Using a Blue Ox Tow Bar
  The adapter # RM-032 is a match for the EZ4 base plate kit that fits your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, part # RM-521448-4. There is no adjsutment to be made. If you need other parts to setup the Jeep to be towed I recommend using the Hopkins wiring kit, part # HM56200, for lighting. It plugs in behind the Jeep's tail lights and provides a 4-way at the front to connect to the RV. You also need a Brake-Lite relay, part # RM-88400, to keep the Wrangler's lights from overriding the RV's....
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• Tow Bar Wiring Recommendation for 2016 Jeep Wrangler that Has Trailer Wiring Installed Already
  Since you have a trailer wiring harness installed already that ties into the Jeep's taillight wiring harnesses your best solution will be to use a tow bar wiring setup that bypasses that since the Hopkins kit part # HM56200 is not compatible with vehicles that have trailer wiring installed already. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control...
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• What Parts Are Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Behind our Motorhome
  Flat towing a vehicle behind a motorhome requires a number of components, all of which are detailed in the linked article on the basics of flat towing. This is a good place to start. Other helpful flat towing articles are also included for your reference. These concern two of the items required, high/low hitch adapters and braking systems. Starting with base plates, I suggest the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-521448-5 which features removable draw bars with the handy twist-lock feature...
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• How to Add Brake Light for Bike Rack When Flat Towing 2015 Jeep JK
  There isn't a diagram available for this type of thing since it's not a common installation, but you can do that by splicing in the # 18252 to your Hopkins # HM56200. Once you've completed that, you can use the CIPA EVO Formance Ultrabrights LED Light Strip # CM93281 to plug into the 2nd 4 way plug and it will provide you with a 3rd brake light that will help provide better visibility when flat towing and carrying your bikes.
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