Confusion about flat tow
07-04-2020, 12:26 PM
#11
JK Junkie
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Duoglide
Rob I flat tow out '14 Sport everywhere. We arrived in CO yesterday from Az. I have never once disconnected the battery and have never had an issue. I'm using the RVi brake which utilizes 12volt from the always hot plug in the console. We're full time RVers and have pulled this Jeep for almost 4 years. Also there is no steering lock on a 14 so no key in ignition. That's left over info from earlier models. Good luck.
07-05-2020, 07:38 AM
#12
That's correct. I'm not sure what year they discontinued the steer lock. Leave your key off and crank the wheel & you'll see is does not lock. My buddies TJ does lock. Also I did not run a charge line and have never had a battery issue even after multiple days of towing.
07-05-2020, 10:20 AM
#13
JK Jedi
That's correct. I'm not sure what year they discontinued the steer lock. Leave your key off and crank the wheel & you'll see is does not lock. My buddies TJ does lock. Also I did not run a charge line and have never had a battery issue even after multiple days of towing.
07-05-2020, 02:29 PM
#14
JK Junkie
Thread Starter
This is frustrating. There is an entire department at fiat/Chrysler whose only job is to make and update the owners manuals. You'd think they'd get it correct. I already hooked up the charge line since that was easy to do. The harder part was running the wires from the tail lights up to the front of the engine compartment.
07-07-2020, 06:02 PM
#15
I'll second checking out IRV2 for towing info. I used to be real active there but not so much anymore. There's a wealth of RV info there and pretty helpful folks. They also have an app you can download for quick browsing.
07-07-2020, 06:24 PM
#16
JK Junkie
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Duoglide
I'll second checking out IRV2 for towing info. I used to be real active there but not so much anymore. There's a wealth of RV info there and pretty helpful folks. They also have an app you can download for quick browsing.
07-08-2020, 02:40 PM
#17
JK Junkie
Thread Starter
So after connecting a charge line up to the Jeep battery, I discover that the RV 7-pin connector doesn't not have a +12v line to provide the power! Apparently not all F53 chassis have the power hooked up. So I'll take my first trip out without the charge line. Should be fine with only 5-6 hours of driving.
07-08-2020, 02:58 PM
#18
JK Jedi
I can imaging there was a bit of frustration having done all that without having checked the MH side plug for power on that pin! 
Kinda surprising they'd have a 7-pin on the MH without having all those pins wired.
Kinda surprising they'd have a 7-pin on the MH without having all those pins wired.
07-08-2020, 03:05 PM
#19
JK Junkie
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by resharp001
I can imaging there was a bit of frustration having done all that without having checked the MH side plug for power on that pin! Kinda surprising they'd have a 7-pin on the MH without having all those pins wired.
Kinda surprising they'd have a 7-pin on the MH without having all those pins wired.Should there be 12v supply on 7-pin connector
https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495971
07-08-2020, 05:26 PM
#20
I've never used a charge line towing a Fiat and then the Jeep. I've yet to encounter a problem. A vehicle that uses an always hot connection to power navigation may have issues. As far as front to back wire runs I've found a Fox & Hound device helpful. Damned if I can remember the true name but a search on Amazon will return it.