Expert Answers about Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Do the Same Restrictions Apply for a Hitch Bike Rack on a Towed Vehicle as a Motorhome/5th Wheel?
- For putting any bike rack on your back of your flat-towed vehicle, there are different restrictions that apply as if it was a motorhome or 5th-wheel trailer. Since there are different levels of torque involved with those options, the bike rack needs to be built accordingly to withstand the extra force. A rack that can handle a motorhome might not necessarily be able to handle a 5th-wheel trailer, for example.
If you are looking for a rack that can withstand the forces of your flat-towed...
view full answer... - Redarc Tow Pro Install in 2016 Jeep JK Mopar with OEM 7-Pin Connector
- From the 7-way perspective yes all you need is the blue wire for the trailer brakes. But there are other connections that need to be made to install the Redarc Tow Pro part # RED44FR.
For a wiring kit to install the brake controller to the 7-way you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle...
view full answer... - Using C56407 Trailer Wiring w/ TR118821 Taillight Diode System While Flat Towing 2019 Jeep Wrangler
- In order to install the # TR118821, you will need to do a little splicing but the easiest and safest way to do that would be to tap into the wires on the Curt # C56407, the procedure for this is shown in the instructions for the # TR118821, which I've linked for you. Installing in this manner will not harm the trailer wiring harness in any way.
I've linked to some videos that you might find helpful.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- The most popular trailer hitch for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is Curt Class III trailer hitch # 13432. This hitch is rated for 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. When used with weight distribution it is rated for 400 pounds tongue weight and 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight.
Since you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch...
view full answer... - What are the Functions of the Pins on Pollak Heavy-Duty, 4-Pole, Round Pin Socket PK11410
- The Bulb and Socket kits bypass the toad vehicle wiring completely so the 4-Way, # PK11410, just has to be wired to match what is plugged into the front of it. Usually the configuration is as follows:
If looking at the back of # PK11410 where the wires attach top left is right turn signal/brake lights, bottom left is running lights, bottom right is ground, and top right is left turn signal/brake lights.
view full answer... - Recommended Cargo Carrier With Ramp on Drivers Side of Vehicle
- I do have a solution for you, but the Flint Hill Goods # FHG77ZR will not be the best solution on this. Instead, I recommend using the Reese # PS10401-10402, which you can put together with the ramp on the driver's side during installation and would solve this problem for you.
I've linked a short review video of this for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Do I Need to Remove the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521448-5
- You will not need to remove the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
# RM-521448-5 when you explore off-road. You will want to remove the removable arms just to prevent them from getting damaged. The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate kit is heavy duty and it also fits snug against the bumper and rock guard.
If you need a tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-522. I recommend the...
view full answer... - Does Harness of Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards Need to be Connected to Battery
- You should connect the harness of thAries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards with Custom Installation Kit - LED Lights # AA3036571 directly to the battery of your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
We always recommend going by the manufacturer's direct instructions; if you do not follow them properly not only could you cause unforeseen damage but any warranty would be voided. I have added a link to these instructions as well as a link to the video install for you if you want to take another look.
view full answer... - How to Install Brake Controller on 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited without Factory Tow Package
- Since your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited does't have a tow package, there are a few parts you'll need to install before you can use a brake controller, but I can recommend ones that will require little to no splicing, to make the install as simple and pain-free as possible.
First, you'll need to install a 4-Pole connector with a built-in powered module in order to safeguard your Wrangler's wiring and provide enough power to the trailer lights. The good news is that there's a simple T-One...
view full answer... - Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2012 Jeep Wrangler for Lights Only
- If you only need lights to work on your trailer then you can use # 37185 that you have referenced. You will plug in the 4-Way you have to this adapter. Then you will need to ground the white wire to the vehicle frame. The other wires can be taped up and stowed out of the way except the purple wire. That one will need to connect to the reverse light wire behind the tail light on the Jeep.
If you do end up wiring the remaining wires in later, the black wire is for 12 volt power and the blue...
view full answer... - Installation of Curt Class III 2-Inch Hitch # 13432 On a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said when installing the Curt Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 13432, to your 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, the bolts can be installed either direction, as long as they are torqued correctly.
The reason they say back to front, when installing the bolts, is because on most applications there is more room on the front of the hitch to install the nuts to the bolts. The clearance is limited for the nuts to install when the bolts go in from the front to...
view full answer... - What Does Brake Lite Relay Do When Used with Supplemental Braking System
- If the tow bar wiring setup you have installed is a kit that activates the taillights of the towed vehicle then failure to use the brake lite relay part # RM-88400 will mean that when the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR is applying the vehicle brakes it will override a blinker circuit. So the brake lights would come on but you'd have no turn signals which is very dangerous.
We try to put this message in an easy to find place but it's sometimes pretty easy to overlook.
view full answer... - Where Do Diodes Splice In When Installing Diode Wiring In A 2016 Jeep Wrangler JKU I al
- We don't carry Cool Tech products so I can't tell you for sure how their products work. The URL you pasted didn't work so I couldn't find the harness you purchased but I looked over their website and it looks like all of their flat towing harnesses are a plug and play factory connector style wiring harness and wouldn't require diodes. If your harness is different I would need to know the exact part number to take a look at it.
Typically diodes like part # RM-794 get installed just before...
view full answer... - How is Breakaway Switch Activated for Flat Towing a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- The Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit w/ Built-In Charger # 20099 that you referenced is actually designed to activate electric trailer brakes and is typically installed on the trailer tongue. Since it sounds like you are getting your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ready to flat tow you won't be needing this to activate your trailer brakes as a supplemental braking system will connect directly to the battery on your Jeep for power in an emergency situation.
For example,...
view full answer... - How Long Should the Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards Take to Install
- I actually installed a set of these similar on my Ram and it took a buddy and I about 2 and half hours, including a hardware store run.
Luckily you won't have to worry about that, because the Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards with Custom Installation Kit # AA3036571 includes everything you need for installation. So, I'd say a professional who's done this before could easily do this in 90 minutes or less.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install the Prodigy P3 In a 2009 Ford E-350 and a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Getting both your 2009 Ford E-350 and your 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited prepped for a brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 (excellent choice by the way) will pretty much be the same. Once you install a 4-Way connector on your E-350 then you will install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 on both vehicles.
The 4-Way that I recommend installing on your E-350 is the Tekonsha T-One # 118551. This includes T-connectors that connect to the tail light housing and then a lead that...
view full answer... - Installing Tekonsha PowerTrac Trailer Brake Controller on 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- I do have a solution for you, however there is not a plug-in adapter available for your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to install a trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha PowerTrac # 39523.
If your Jeep has a factory installed 7-way connector, then you will just need the Installation Kit # 5506 along with the pigtail harness # 20127. The black wire from the brake controller will go through the firewall and connect to the positive battery terminal using the included 30 amp circuit breaker....
view full answer... - Keeping Your Battery Charged While Using The Roadmaster Invisibrake
- The Roadmaster Invisbrake # RM-8700 will trickle charge your battery with 2amps (only while the RV's headlights are on) to supplement the battery power it's using to run. You probably have more things running off of your battery in the Jeep than you did in your F-150 and that's what caused the battery to drain.
I recommend getting the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 to help keep your battery charged.
view full answer... - How To Remove And Install The Replacement Sidewind Crank Handle For Bulldog 2-Speed Trailer Jacks
- To install the Replacement Sidewind Crank Handle for Bulldog 2-Speed Trailer Jacks # BD701466 you are going to need to remove the roll pin which is located under the cap at the top of the jack.
Removing the roll pin will allow you to remove the gear, handle, and square block.
Then, once the old handle is removed, simply put everything back in reverse order, put the pin back and you'll be good to go.
view full answer... - Does the Battery Isolation Solenoid Ground to a Metal Surface Through the Mounting Hardware
- You will need to mount the isolation solenoid # PK5231201 to a metal surface. This unit does ground through the mounting location. It will not function if it is attached to plastic so you will need to locate sufficient metal space so it will function correctly.
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