Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Installation - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Video

The Hopkins tow bar wiring harness #HM59VR that you referenced is the same as the Hopkins part number 56209 and is for sure a confirmed fit for your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We sometimes have to change part numbers because more than one manufacturer…

The Mopar Recreational Flat Tow Wiring Kit part 68321424AB is required on select Jeep Cherokee's in order to activate the electronic power steering (EPS) system while the vehicle is in tow mode. This part must be obtained from the dealer but…

Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1128 will fit your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. Attached is an installation video of us installing this kit on a High Altitude which has the same front fascia area as a Summit to give you an idea of what it…

The Replacement Adapter and Seat #8880637 is designed for Yakima JetStream bars but we do have a review showing them being used with Thule WingBars so it does look like they will physically fit together. With that being said, I recommend sticking…

Yes, I can confirm that the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit part #RM-521440-5 is a fit for your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. The amount of trimming that is required can be seen in the attached photo. I have also attached a photo of the completed…

I reached out to Roadmaster for the definitive word and they told me that you could use their baseplates on your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude with the collision avoidance system. The only thing that won't work is if you have a brush…

The vertical bolt on the Adapter for Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar to etrailer Classic Base Plates #e98984 is 1/2” X 3”. I went ahead and attached a parts outline from the instructional manual to provide you with better perspective.

If you are referring to the Mopar harness that fixes the steering stability issue, then it was resolved by Jeep starting with the 2018 models so you won't require it. For lighting, you can use a Mopar wiring kit if desired, but there are other…

Hopkins offers a flex cable, part #HM47053 that sounds exactly like what you need. On one end, it has the 7-way plug that's compatible with your RV, and a 6-way plug on the other that would plug into your towed vehicle. I'll link you to some…

To see a couple diagrams that show how the 6-way to 7-way adapter part #47435 is wired up check out the pictures I attached. The 6-way of this adapter has the center pin as the 12 volt circuit. That is the usual circuit that gets moved around on…

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…

The 3/8" bolts in the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1689 will need to be torqued to either 33-lbs/ft (Grade 5 Bolts) or 47-lbs/ft (Grade 8 Bolts). A Grade 5 bolt with have 3 radial lines on the head of the bolt, where a Grade 8 bolt will have 6…