Is Mopar Steering Wiring Harness Needed When Flat Towing 2021 Jeep Cherokee to Prevent Death Wobble
Question:
I'm hearing conflicting information about a 'death wobble' the Jeep Cherokee experiences when being flat towed. Is that still the case with the 2021 model year Cherokee Trailhawk?
asked by: Dudley
Expert Reply:
Luckily enough, Jeep solved that death wobble problem, so you won't need the special wiring harness from Mopar.
To flat tow your Cherokee Trailhawk, along with the # RM-522 Falcon All Terrain tow bar you'd looked at you'll need a base plate kit like # RM-521451-5 and # RM-643 safety cables.
To wire the taillights, I'd recommend a diode system like Roadmaster # RM-152-98146-7. You'll also want to use a charge line kit # RM-156-25 to keep the battery topped off while towing.
For a supplemental braking system, I'd recommend the Demco Stay in Play # SM99251 if your motorhome has hydraulic brakes or the # SM99243 Air Force One if the motorhome has air brakes.
I've linked to several install videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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