Recommended Flat Towing Wiring Harness for a 2016 Jeep Patriot
Question:
Thank you. This is very helpful. My Patriot has a 5 speed manual transmission. So I think the only other thing I need to know is, what wiring harness do I need? Thanks again.
asked by: Richard H
Expert Reply:
Happy to help! The best wiring harness to flat tow your 2016 Jeep Patriot is going to be the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267. This kit splices a set of diodes into your taillight wiring so that your motorhome can activate them while you are towing your Jeep. This kit also includes the cord that will connect to your motorhome home's 7-way.
I have linked an installation video so you can see how to get this wiring harness set up.
The rest of the parts you will need to flat tow your 2016 Jeep Patriot with a manual transmission are listed below:
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e44ZR
Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit item # 521441-1
Supplemental Braking System - Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System item # RM-8700
Seat Adapter - RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter item # RM-88253
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates - RV Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Seat Adapter
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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