I am currently in the process of setting up my '06 LJ to be flat towed behind my recently acquired 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Class B motorhome conversion.
The Facts:
The Sprinter is already wired to tow with a 7-pin connector and Tekonsha brake controller.
The jeep's tail lights are already wired for flat towing, also with a 7 pin-connector.
The Sprinter has a 2" receiver. The jeep has a Rockhard 4x4 front bumper with recovery tabs suitable for attaching a tow bar.
The Sprinter has a 5,000# tow limit. The jeep weighs 4,830# as modified with a full tank of fuel. Since the jeep will be flat towed there is no tongue weight.
The Sprinter has a GVWR of 8,550#. As modified and fully loaded with gear and diesel, propane and water tanks full I am just under.
The GCVWR of the Sprinter is 13,550#. The fully loaded Sprinter and Jeep are under, but not by much.
The Issue:
My issue is brakes for the jeep. I would prefer something "plug and play" that doesn't require cables through the Jeep grill and that doesn't need to be set up and taken out every time. In a perfect world all I would need to do is attach the coupler and safety chains, plug in one 7-pin connector, unlock the steering, put the T/C in neutral, and go.
What is the best set up these days?
What are you using?
What do you like or dislike about it?
Ease of install?
Ease of use?
Worth the money?
I am particularly interested in any and all comments about the Stay-IN-Play Duo. Photos too.
The Facts:
The Sprinter is already wired to tow with a 7-pin connector and Tekonsha brake controller.
The jeep's tail lights are already wired for flat towing, also with a 7 pin-connector.
The Sprinter has a 2" receiver. The jeep has a Rockhard 4x4 front bumper with recovery tabs suitable for attaching a tow bar.
The Sprinter has a 5,000# tow limit. The jeep weighs 4,830# as modified with a full tank of fuel. Since the jeep will be flat towed there is no tongue weight.
The Sprinter has a GVWR of 8,550#. As modified and fully loaded with gear and diesel, propane and water tanks full I am just under.
The GCVWR of the Sprinter is 13,550#. The fully loaded Sprinter and Jeep are under, but not by much.
The Issue:
My issue is brakes for the jeep. I would prefer something "plug and play" that doesn't require cables through the Jeep grill and that doesn't need to be set up and taken out every time. In a perfect world all I would need to do is attach the coupler and safety chains, plug in one 7-pin connector, unlock the steering, put the T/C in neutral, and go.
What is the best set up these days?
What are you using?
What do you like or dislike about it?
Ease of install?
Ease of use?
Worth the money?
I am particularly interested in any and all comments about the Stay-IN-Play Duo. Photos too.