Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

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What base plate would I use for a 2016 Cherokee trailhawk?

asked by: Thomas D

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Here is a list of the base plates that will work with your 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521446-5
etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98952
Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519308
Curt Custom Base Plate Kit # C46JR

I feel the Roadmaster # RM-521446-5 is the best in terms of quality and longevity if you are needing a whole new setup for towing your Trailhawk. With this baseplate fitted in our shop we found it has a height of 18-1/4" to the arms. This is important as you may need a High-Low Adapter like # RM-048-4 to level the tow bars from your tow vehicle to the front of your Jeep. The Tow Bars # RM-676 must be within 3" of level.

The RoadMaster Nighthawk All Terrain and Towing Combo Kit # RM-9284-2 will contain the wiring for connecting the tail lights on your Jeep. It also includes lube, storage case, carrying case and locks for the tow bars. You will also need a Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 to maintain the battery power on your Jeep while it is being flat towed.

Depending on your tow vehicle we have the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR for hydraulic brakes. The Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System # DM26VR is for tow vehicles with air brakes. These systems are both mounted under the hood of your Jeep and do not require removal of any parts to start driving.

expert reply by: Bud M

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I attached an install video that will show you the entire install process of the etrailer base plate kit part #e98952....but the base plate kit is the Demco part #DM9519308 that's in the video which is essentially the exact same thing. Demco and…

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Answer 2

The Demco Base Plate Kit part #DM9519308 requires the removal of the tow hooks on the front of your 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. If you check out the attached picture you'll see that the base plate kits basically replaces the tow hooks. There…

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Answer 3

Thankfully in recent years the Mopar flat towing wiring kit you mentioned is no longer required for flat towing Jeep vehicles like the 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. They were able to fix the need for the harness. We have the other parts needed to…

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According to my contact at Roadmaster, you'll need the 68321424AD harness which you can obtain from your Jeep dealer. The harness will prevent the so called 'Death Wobble' from occurring when flat towing the vehicle. To flat tow your…

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Answer 5

Yes, your Jeep Cherokee KL can be flat towed; though you did not mention the year of your Cherokee, the KL started in 2014 and each of the parts I recommend for you will be compatible with 2014-2018 Cherokees. There are a number of parts you're…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 9

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 10

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 11

The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install…

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Answer 12

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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