Theoretical question - flat towing lights
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- 1974 CJ5 ~ Fresh built AMC 360 - SM420 - D20 - D30F with upgraded 30 spline shafts and knuckles & D44R - 4.27 Gears - ARB Lockers F/R - All chrome molly axles - on 33's - YJ 4" Lift Spring Conversion
I want to tow the CJ5 with a motorhome.
Was looking at the simple magnetic (which you have to zip tie down) light kits to plug into the towing 4 pin plug. Then seen this and had a thought...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YNF8SMU?psc=1
Theoretically, could I plug one end of this 20 foot extension cord into the back of the RV and the other into the back of the jeep where I would normally plug my trailers in for CJ lights to run the trailer, and have the RV trailer system run my CJ's already present lights?
Possible draw backs I've though of, would the electrical current travel up to my headlights?
I would have my headlight switch off in the CJ.
Maybe me trying to save $20 to $30 is over thinking this a bit, but was curious...
I plan to remove the battery lead from my jeep while towing so I can leave ignition on to keep steering unlocked, so the relay to the headlights wouldn't have the dedicated source to pass through the relay to the headlights, but not sure still if this is a good idea or a sober but crackpot idea...
Simpler ideas, thoughts, crackpot jokes and general schooling / advice all welcome on this thread
On separate topic, I plan to remove my rear driveshaft and leave front hubs unlocked while I tow the CJ flat (4 tires on ground) from Sacramento, CA to Ouray, CO (yup trail ride thread
) 1000 miles. The pinion slinger should keep my Dana 44 rear plenty lubed, and no other gears should be turning to wear with in adequate lube / oiling...
I read a lot of threads on flat towing, and there is a lot of opinions on this and whys etc. I find my above idea to be the simplest for me to feel good about towing the jeep so far, but if I am missing something, please let me know...

Was looking at the simple magnetic (which you have to zip tie down) light kits to plug into the towing 4 pin plug. Then seen this and had a thought...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YNF8SMU?psc=1
Theoretically, could I plug one end of this 20 foot extension cord into the back of the RV and the other into the back of the jeep where I would normally plug my trailers in for CJ lights to run the trailer, and have the RV trailer system run my CJ's already present lights?
Possible draw backs I've though of, would the electrical current travel up to my headlights?
I would have my headlight switch off in the CJ.
Maybe me trying to save $20 to $30 is over thinking this a bit, but was curious...
I plan to remove the battery lead from my jeep while towing so I can leave ignition on to keep steering unlocked, so the relay to the headlights wouldn't have the dedicated source to pass through the relay to the headlights, but not sure still if this is a good idea or a sober but crackpot idea...
Simpler ideas, thoughts, crackpot jokes and general schooling / advice all welcome on this thread

On separate topic, I plan to remove my rear driveshaft and leave front hubs unlocked while I tow the CJ flat (4 tires on ground) from Sacramento, CA to Ouray, CO (yup trail ride thread

I read a lot of threads on flat towing, and there is a lot of opinions on this and whys etc. I find my above idea to be the simplest for me to feel good about towing the jeep so far, but if I am missing something, please let me know...
