No Splice Flat Tow Wiring Solution Recommended for 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Question:
Hi We have a 2019 jeep Cherokee overland. Do you have a plug and play wiring harness so we can flat tow it behind a motor home? or is there a kit you have that you would recommend? I prefer not to splice the wires if possible so i dont run into any potential warranty issues. Thank you
asked by: Gary C
Expert Reply:
I do have a wiring solution that won't require you to cut or splice into your Jeep's electrical system, however, there isn't a plug and play harness that will allow you to use your Jeep's taillights.
Your best option is to go with a set of magnetic lights, like part # PE26UR. This light kit simply plugs into your existing 4-Pole Flat trailer connector and can be easily mounted to any metal surface on your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Overland.
Keep in mind that even if you were to use a hardwire Diode Kit, like # RM-15267, which I highly recommend, you will be protected by the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and the part caused the problem then the warranty cannot be voided. I've linked installation videos on both lighting solutions for you at the bottom of the page.
To complete the flat tow set-up on your Cherokee Overland, I recommend the following parts:
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms (must have factory tow hooks and no Active Air Shutters) # RM-521451-5
Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar 8K (includes safety cables) # RM-676
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # HM39524
You may also need a high-low adapter to make up for the height difference between your Jeep and the coach; I've included a link so you can browse our selection as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 4-Way Flat Connectors - 20' Long Harness
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Peterson
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox 4-Diode Universal Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Blue Ox
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