Lighting and Wiring Options for Flat-Towing a Jeep Wrangler Behind a Motor Home
Question:
I just wanted to make sure before ordering this that it is correct. Im towing my jeep behind motorhome and I want the rear tail lights, blinkers, stop lts work from the motorhome connection. Thanks
asked by: Jimmy Q
Expert Reply:
What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed.
There are a few options for lighting when flat-towing a vehicle. I have included an FAQ article that covers the various options. What it boils down to is how often you will be towing the Jeep behind the motor home.
If you do not plan on towing it very often, the best way to go would be a magnetic light kit, # RM-2120.
If you will be towing frequently there are 2 options. You can use a separate bulb kit, like # RM-155, or you can wire the Jeep with diodes using # RM-154. These are considered long term, permanent lighting solutions. The installation is more time consuming and involved but you will only have to do it once. I have included a link to a video showing a typical diode installation.
I have also included a link to our series of FAQ articles on flat towing that contain a lot of helpful information.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
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Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Bulb and Socket Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Ron T.
5/17/2024
Hi Mike , would this installation apply to a tow vehicle with conventional lights flat towing a led equipped vehicle or is the an additional conversion neccessary?