Is Brake Light Relay Kit Required for Flat Towing a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Question:
Is the brake lite relay required when flat towing if I am using the Hopkins HM56208? The vehicle has the key ignition. I also will be using the Patriot braking system. I received the bulletin with my order of components and was surprised to see this. Thanks
asked by: Lyle P
Expert Reply:
Yes, you will need to use the Brake Light Relay # RM-88400 since you are using the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, even though you are using the Hopkins Wiring Kit # HM56208 on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The relay kit is just required for any braking system that physically pushes on the brake pedal like what the Patriot does.
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. It sounds like you're doing a great job of researching and choosing the various towing components but if you don't already have parts chosen (or purchased) then I recommend the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519308 and the Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511012 which also comes with safety cables.
You probably won't need a hi-low adapter as most Jeeps don't require one, but with the Commander II you actually have a little bit of a range of adjustment to lessen the need of an adapter. I have attached a link to our selection of adapters and a helpful articles to help you determine if one might be needed or not.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Demco
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Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Demco
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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