Flat-Tow Wiring Harness and Supplemental Braking System for a 2016 Jeep Cherokee

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Hi there I am looking at purchasing the invisibrake Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System - RM-8700 for my 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk I am also looking for a parallel signal and brake system part # Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs Item # RM-155 Or Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring BX88267 Are these system compatibles with the invisibrake or do I have to install on this a diode for the feed back in the invisibrake Video that explains that problem Also are the bulbs strong enough to be I would be gratefull for a product that is parallel and compatible with invisibrake There is also this product but the Cherokee is still under a 60000 km guaranty so would prefer not to cut into things to much Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit Item # RM-154

asked by: Jean

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I do have options for you but neither the Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit part # RM-155 or the Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit part # BX88267 will fit your 2016 Jeep Cherokee as there is not enough room inside the tail light housing for the new bulbs. Instead, I recommend the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56208 as it is a completely plug and play kit that does not require you to cut any wires or the tail light housing.

There won't be any issues using the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part # HM56208 with the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System part # RM-8700 either. Please keep in mind that in order for the InvisiBrake to work properly you will also need to use the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751471.

If your Cherokee has 4 wheel drive or the Active Drive II system, to maintain the vehicle's stable steering while being flat towed you will want to install the Mopar accessory kit 68321424AB, available from your Jeep dealer.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The vacuum line of the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700 will run to the brake master cylinder's vacuum line. I attached a picture that shows how the line of the Invisibrake will tee into the vacuum line on a similar…

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Answer 2

I contacted Tech Services at Roadmaster regarding your issue with installation of the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System, #RM-8700. Their suggestion is to check the placement of the bracket for the pedal, recommend that it be placed…

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We actually had the chance to install the Roadmaster Invisibrake #RM-8700 on a 2018 Ford F-150 EcoBoost just like yours and we installed the tee of the kit on the vacuum line closer to the intake manifold. If you fast forward to the 9:20 mark of the…

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Answer 4

I reached out to Roadmaster and spoke with my tech contact. He said that the information your were given was absolutely untrue. You can use the following systems with LED lights without any issue whatsoever on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trialhawk. The…

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When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…

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Answer 9

Hey Ken, so the first thing you will need is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part #BLU85CR which fits your 2023 GMC Canyon and would be compatible with your Blue Ox tow bar. I do not know what braking system you had in the past but for a permanent…

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Answer 10

Hey there Jeff, thanks for the question and I can definitely get you all the parts needed to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome. I'll go ahead and list everything out for you to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit:…

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Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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Answer 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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