I agree, especially when you are buying the top trim level Rubicon for $55,000 plus! It should be noted however, when you buy the trailering option from Jeep, you get added aux. switches for future lighting accessories and a bigger charging system.
I just installed this on my 2020 Rubicon Unlimited. Super easy. I have the LED taillights on my Rubicon and it works fine. Instead of running the black power wire all the way up to the battery I just spliced it into the 12 volt outlet in the back. Easy peasy!
Did you have to do a exit reflash. Wanted the harness from mopar because of the double plugs. Dealer say a reflash has to be done to add any plug and play harness due to extra current being pulled on any model other than a sport s. If it was in stalled from the factory it’s already reflashed.
Apparently with out the reflash it burns out the navigation system due to the pitch and roll sensing. I’m trying to find all info I can to keep them from robbing me of $800+.
Why does it need a power wire..? And hooking up trailers for many many years I’ve never had to run a power wire unless it had auxiliary plug or electric brakes this kit has neither
@@danielfunk5772 Daniel, the power wire is necessary when your vehicle has LED tail lights as they do not have enough power to activate the trailer light wiring harness.
I had this done at A U-Haul on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara and after they were done I noticed my rear camera was no longer working and I couldn’t control my AC temperature with the buttons or touchscreen anymore. Did this happen to anyone? U-Haul couldn’t figure it out so now I’m waiting for the Chrysler dealership to check it out.
You don’t need to route it there to the if you have a 12v outlet in the trunk. It’s just a waste of time and energy. All you need it’s to tap into the wire with a scotch lock and you’re set
Those scotch locks are terrible. I'm currently on my 2nd scotch lock for some aux. backup lights I installed on my Silverado. Soldering is always the best way to go if possible.
Yea, just a power wire, no need for flex loom or anything. Remember, this is a Jeep, it’s gotta be able to go off road. This guy is not a pro. Just tuck it in… no problem.
Im literally stopping in the middle of this job to comment on how horrible this video is. Literally skips over where you route like half these wires. Doesn’t explain where to put the box… awful
It's a shame we buy a jeep for 50 grand and it's not wired for trailer lights.!!!
I agree, especially when you are buying the top trim level Rubicon for $55,000 plus! It should be noted however, when you buy the trailering option from Jeep, you get added aux. switches for future lighting accessories and a bigger charging system.
I just installed this on my 2020 Rubicon Unlimited. Super easy. I have the LED taillights on my Rubicon and it works fine. Instead of running the black power wire all the way up to the battery I just spliced it into the 12 volt outlet in the back. Easy peasy!
Did you have to do a exit reflash. Wanted the harness from mopar because of the double plugs. Dealer say a reflash has to be done to add any plug and play harness due to extra current being pulled on any model other than a sport s. If it was in stalled from the factory it’s already reflashed.
Apparently with out the reflash it burns out the navigation system due to the pitch and roll sensing. I’m trying to find all info I can to keep them from robbing me of $800+.
@@nathanmyers638 Interested to know where you are hearing that from. I didn't reflash anything and just towed my boat today without issues.
Why does it need a power wire..?
And hooking up trailers for many many years I’ve never had to run a power wire unless it had auxiliary plug or electric brakes this kit has neither
@@danielfunk5772 Daniel, the power wire is necessary when your vehicle has LED tail lights as they do not have enough power to activate the trailer light wiring harness.
May be a dumb question, but what did you end up mounting the converter to? I never saw that in the video.
I had this done at A U-Haul on my 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara and after they were done I noticed my rear camera was no longer working and I couldn’t control my AC temperature with the buttons or touchscreen anymore. Did this happen to anyone? U-Haul couldn’t figure it out so now I’m waiting for the Chrysler dealership to check it out.
You don’t need to route it there to the if you have a 12v outlet in the trunk. It’s just a waste of time and energy. All you need it’s to tap into the wire with a scotch lock and you’re set
How did you use the 12v outlet and what would I use to do that to tap int that?
Those scotch locks are terrible. I'm currently on my 2nd scotch lock for some aux. backup lights I installed on my Silverado. Soldering is always the best way to go if possible.
@@mikecourtock298 so you find the wire that supplies the power to the plug, test the wire of course with a probe light
Why does the Jeep JL need a wire to the battery?
to provide power if the trailer has electric brakes.....
I think it's actually just in case the trailer lights work differently and need more power/pull differently somehow
Is the process the same for EU Jeep Wrangler?
How do you charge to install that?
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Why do I need a butane torch
To melt the plastic housing of the heat shrink butt connecter. As seen @3:00 of the video.
I thought it was much harder, why the heck would i pay the mopar dealer $1000 to do this
kits is senselessly way more complicated required panel removal. This is a smarter design.
Yea, just a power wire, no need for flex loom or anything. Remember, this is a Jeep, it’s gotta be able to go off road. This guy is not a pro. Just tuck it in… no problem.
Im literally stopping in the middle of this job to comment on how horrible this video is. Literally skips over where you route like half these wires. Doesn’t explain where to put the box… awful
I hate jeep so much !!!!! I wish I never bought this dumb f***** jeep. It's always something 😡😡😡😡
it aint the jeep. maybe your too dumb to own a jeep. just saying