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10-09-2018, 03:40 PM
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Honda CRV to 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Purchased a used 2015 GC limited today with 20K miles and great Carfax report. My 2012 Honda CRV was a great car and towed great but had 80K miles and another 20K as a toad.
Would like to here from people who have a 2015 GC Limited to see what has to be done. I no I have to get a baseplate installed, but other that what did they do for lights and brakes?
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10-10-2018, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scooterbob
Purchased a used 2015 GC limited today with 20K miles and great Carfax report. My 2012 Honda CRV was a great car and towed great but had 80K miles and another 20K as a toad.
Would like to here from people who have a 2015 GC Limited to see what has to be done. I no I have to get a baseplate installed, but other that what did they do for lights and brakes?
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There are a few threads here on a Grand Cherokee Wobble issue. Not sure if it applies to your year.
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10-10-2018, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rpasetto
There are a few threads here on a Grand Cherokee Wobble issue. Not sure if it applies to your year.
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From what I have read it is 2016 and later
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10-10-2018, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by scooterbob
From what I have read it is 2016 and later
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It started the year they changed over to EPS. If you have hydraulic lines going to the steering rack you're OK.
Nice Jeep. Enjoy 
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10-10-2018, 02:38 PM
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OP, you must have just wanted a newer vehicle! Honda's usually go 200,000 or more with very little trouble. My '05 Ody had 105,000 and another 40,000 towing. Sold it to someone that wanted a family vehicle and it's still going AFAIK.
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10-10-2018, 02:46 PM
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Honda CRV to 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Quote:
Originally Posted by scooterbob
From what I have read it is 2016 and later
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Correct. The problem started with the EPS in the 2016 model year. Your 2015 should be fine for towing.
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10-10-2018, 06:37 PM
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Trying to find out what base plate people used and also what they did with the brakes and lights ?
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10-12-2018, 05:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scooterbob
Trying to find out what base plate people used and also what they did with the brakes and lights ?
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Trying to find out what base plate people used and also what they did with the brakes and lights ?
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10-12-2018, 05:44 PM
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I just did the same a Honda for a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. I installed the bx1128 blue ox base plate. I all so installed a blue ox light kit today . I worked on it for 8 hours today and I do not have any lights. I followed the instructions and I have done a few of these with good results. Is there anyone out there that has have the same problem?
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10-12-2018, 06:41 PM
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scoooterbob what tow bar did you use for the CRV? Did you like it or are you looking to change brands? I'm a roadmaster fan, towed my CRV and now a Ram 1500, moved up from the falcon to sterling both performed well. On my CRV i had a hopkins taillight harness kit the kind the plugs into the factory connectors at the rear. Check Etrailer to see whats available for your GC. As an alternative you can use a diode kit, on the Ram I did mine myself, but I'm used to that kinda wiring projects. As for brakes I went with the RVI3 and I'm very pleased how it works as advertised ( check their site for videos) I would recommend it. Good luck on your research.
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10-12-2018, 07:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cptdzl
scoooterbob what tow bar did you use for the CRV? Did you like it or are you looking to change brands? I'm a roadmaster fan, towed my CRV and now a Ram 1500, moved up from the falcon to sterling both performed well. On my CRV i had a hopkins taillight harness kit the kind the plugs into the factory connectors at the rear. Check Etrailer to see whats available for your GC. As an alternative you can use a diode kit, on the Ram I did mine myself, but I'm used to that kinda wiring projects. As for brakes I went with the RVI3 and I'm very pleased how it works as advertised ( check their site for videos) I would recommend it. Good luck on your research.
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Thank you
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10-12-2018, 08:22 PM
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I have the Roadmaster all terrain tow bar on the motorhome. I am thinking about using Wireless tail lights.
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10-12-2018, 08:28 PM
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specifics and i'll try to help?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Leary54
I just did the same a Honda for a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. I installed the bx1128 blue ox base plate. I all so installed a blue ox light kit today . I worked on it for 8 hours today and I do not have any lights. I followed the instructions and I have done a few of these with good results. Is there anyone out there that has have the same problem?
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Is it a light issue or base plate ?
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10-13-2018, 03:24 AM
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Lights
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