Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1998 Jeep Cherokee  

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I am pretty sure you meant to say 600 to 1,000 dollar and not 10,000 dollar range, so I will try to get you the most cost effective setup we offer. You should note that there really isn't a super inexpensive way to flat tow a vehicle safely.

The best priced base plate kit is the part # 1418-3 which is confirmed as a fit. Then for a tow bar the part # RM-020 would work well and has about the best price.

For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The most inexpensive setup we have is the BrakeMaster # RM-9160, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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