Electrical connectors under front bumper

[rgboehm]

On Mojave. Two long electrical connectors under front bumper, anyone know what they are for?

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[LouisvEarlleJT]

Engine block heater?

 

[abe57]

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[rgboehm]

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[sharpsicle]

Those aren't factory. Definitely added after the fact.

Was this Jeep ever flat-towed behind an RV?

 

[Jaxmax]

Probably flat tow wiring for brakes and lights, or depending what the pin configuration is in the other plug a plow setup is the only other option, but plug doesn’t look big enough…..Jack

 

[NY_Rubi]

https://www.buyersproducts.com/

 

[ShadowsPapa]

https://www.buyersproducts.com/

So what are you saying it is?
They sell tons of stuff, of all sorts.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Probably flat tow wiring for brakes and lights, or depending what the pin configuration is in the other plug a plow setup is the only other option, but plug doesn’t look big enough…..Jack

Too many pins and not large enough connectors or pins for a snow plow.
At least those I'm familiar with require some healthy amperage coming out front for the hydraulic pump.
Mounting certain plows on a Mojave would be fun with the remote shock reservoirs up there, among other things. Unless they removed the plow mounts, I don't see anything.
Flat tow makes some sense.

Simply trace the wires - where do they go?

I sure don't like the thought of an electrical connector on the bottom side of a bumper. Those are just begging to get ripped off on something.
Mine sit up high, tucked into the top of the bumper, keeping water and crap out, and safe from being ripped out from under the truck.

 

[rgboehm]

Those aren't factory. Definitely added after the fact.

Was this Jeep ever flat-towed behind an RV?

Searching the name on the connectors. It appears the connectors are for a plow. No mounts etc. But previous owner may have. However, searching does not show that this plow mfg does not have mount for Gladiator. (Buyers Products)

 

[sharpsicle]

Searching the name on the connectors. It appears the connectors are for a plow. No mounts etc. But previous owner may have. However, searching does not show that this plow mfg does not have mount for Gladiator. (Buyers Products)

They make connectors for all sorts of things, so don't hang your hat just on the brand name. Look at what they're connected to. I doubt it's for a plow, but I could be wrong.

Chances are they removed the flat-tow mount, as that's worth doing, but since there's no point removing the harnesses they're still hanging out.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I've not seen a snow plow manufacturer that sells a snow plow for anything other than Sport or Overland as far as Gladiator, including Buyer Products.
Their mounts are made for vehicles of specific heights (frame to ground)

If you think it's been used for plowing - look the thing over carefully.
Plowing can be brutal. It's hard on structure and suspension and a heavy plow really really loads the power steering. It's a lot of weight on a front axle and springs. If it's a full-sized plow, it can lead to the engine running hotter than normal when the plow is raised and driving on the street/highway.

And those connectors are just not looking right for a snow plow, not with hydraulics.

Again - it's simple - follow the wiring harnesses!
It should not be complicated in the slightest to find out what those connectors are for.
One could follow the wires, and/or contact Buyers.

A snow plow requires power if it's got a hydraulic lift, and they require interfacing into the vehicle lighting system. There are light weight plows that don't use hydraulic lift and tilt systems. Some are manually controlled and would only require lighting. Plows obscure factory lights so most need their own lighting on the plow frame.

Lighting integration requires some interesting wiring and controls. (man, don't I know it)

My snow plow wiring -

There's a 200 amp fuse next to my battery.

Good luck.

 

[dmwphoto]

I would trace them back and remove them.

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