Recommended Base Plates and Wiring for 2015 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk Used with Blue Ox Tow Bar  

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Since you're already using a Blue Ox tow bar, you'll want to use Blue Ox Base Plates like the # BX1136 which do not require adapters to be used with the Blue Ox Aladdin, Allure, Alpha, Avail, Aventa, and Trion tow bars.

For wiring I recommend using the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This diode kit allows you to use your Jeep Cherokee's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV and works with 2-wire and 3-wire systems to operate as a combined lighting systems. I prefer this kit since it comes with the best solution to prevent damaging the electrical systems on your vehicles. A wiring converter # 118158 and 2 additional diodes # RM-792 will be needed if you want to retain separate turn and brake signals.

Even though you already have a tow bar and supplemental braking system, there are a couple of other things to add to the wiring that you'll need: safety chains/cables and possibly a rise/drop adapter. If your tow bar does not have integrated safety cables, you will also need those and can use the Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # C80176, which have a 7500-lbs capacity. I've also linked an article on how to measure for a rise/drop adapter, as well as our selection of rise/drop adapters.

When you put all of these components together you'll have all of the parts you need to safely tow your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.

expert reply by: Erik B

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