Complete Trailer Towing/Flat Towing Setup For A 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Question:
I have a 2004 jeep wrangler. I need to hook up brake lights two flat towed the Jeep. I also need to tow with my jeep. Is there a brake adapter for both
asked by: Dane K
Expert Reply:
When you flat tow your 2004 Jeep Wrangler, you'll be connected to your tow vehicle via a 6-way cable located in the front, and not at the rear.
With that being said, all you'll need for flat towing wiring, is a kit like the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-98146-7.
This kit will include everything needed to give your vehicle a 6-way connector which will provide your toad with your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights.
At the rear of the vehicle, if you don't already, you'll need a set of trailer wiring.
You may also need a ball mount kit # C45554 which will include everything you'll need to get towing with your trailer! I do also recommend verifying that the ball mount in the kit has the correct rise/drop needed for your application. I have included a FAQ that goes into a bit more detail about this for you to check out.
Finally, if you're interested in a complete flat towing setup, you're also going to need:
-A base plate like # RM-521424-5,
-A set of tow bars like # e74ZR,
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-A braking system like # HM39524.
I recommend taking a look at the the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118409. This wiring kit will easily plug in line to your vehicles' OEM wiring harness and provide your vehicle with a standard 4-pole trailer hookup.
Additionally, you generally won't be flat towing and towing a trailer at the same time as it is usually illegal in most states.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 2" Rise, 4" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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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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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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