Can I Use Electric Brake Contoller on Class C Motorhome Flat Towing 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X
Question:
Towing a 2007 Wrangler Unlimited X 4dr Jeep behind my Class C Coachman. Will your product work with this combination?
asked by: Everett
Expert Reply:
The item you selected, Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885 is a brake controller to install on a vehicle towing a trailer with electric brakes. Your Jeep does not have electric brakes and part # 90885 is not compatible to activate the brakes on your 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited while it is being flat towed. When towing a vehicle behind an RV or motor home, you will need to use a supplemental braking system. I would recommend the Roadmaster 9400 Portable Braking System, part # RM-9400 which will install in your 2007 Jeep Wrangler to activate the brakes on your Jeep when you apply the brakes on your Class C Coachman.
To complete your towing setup to flat tow your 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X, you will also need base plates, tow bar, safety chains, and wiring or lights.
For base plates, I would recommend Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 1429-1, which features detachable arms, making the base plate kit less noticeable on the front of your Jeep when it is not being towed.
For a tow bar, I would recommend the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522, which is a non-binding tow bar, which makes for easy hookup and disconnecting.
For safety chains, I would recommend RoadMaster 68 Inch Single Hook Coiled Safety Cables, part # RM-643, which will keep your Jeep attached to your tow vehicle in case your tow bar became detached from the hitch ball.
For lighting, you can wire your 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X with the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154, which will activate the running lights, brake lights and turn signals of your Jeep when it is being towed by your motor home. The other option would be to use Magnetic Towing Light Kit, part # RM-2120, which attaches to your vehicle using magnets. If you are going to be towing your Jeep often, I would recommend part # RM-154 as it would just plug in your vehicle each time you towed.
Before towing your Jeep, I would recommend contacting your local Jeep dealership for specific steps needed to take when flat towing. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, axle disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before being towed.
I have linked instructions and a video review of the RoadMaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar, part # RM-522. I have also linked a video installation of the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154 on a 2006 Jeep Liberty that may be of good reference to your Jeep Wrangler.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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