Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk

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I am thinking about buying a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk to flat tow behind my motorhome. The Trail Hawk is slightly different from the standard Cherokee. For one thing it has tow hooks on the front. Do you sell a tow bar that will fit the 2015 Cherokee Trail Hawk?

asked by: Tom M

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We have everything you would need to flat tow your 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk behind your motorhome. First you will need a base plate kit, which for that I would recommend the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # RM-521446-4.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520 . 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-154 , and not have to worry about cutting holes in your taillight assemblies like the bulb and socket kits require.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system, # RM-9400 , that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the two vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

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.

If your Cherokee has 4 wheel drive or the Activedrive 2 system, to maintain the vehicle's stable steering while being flat towed you will want to install the Mopar accessory kit 68321424AB, available from your Jeep dealer. This kit will prevent the Cherokee's steering from shaking while being flat towed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

No, when you are flat towing a vehicle like your 2017 Jeep Cherokee the vehicle's odometer will not keep track of the miles just as if you were driving the vehicle. On newer vehicles like your that have digital odometers nearly all of them do not…

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Answer 2

The Mopar Recreational Flat Tow Wiring Kit part 68321424AB is required on select Jeep Cherokee's in order to activate the electronic power steering (EPS) system while the vehicle is in tow mode. This part must be obtained from the dealer but…

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Answer 3

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 4

There is a Mopar-only harness that you'll need to flat tow your 2016 Jeep Trailhawk. It recently got pulled from the market and the last we heard is they are working on a new part number to replace it (as of April 2018). It used to be part number…

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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

Yes, The Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles #RM-88400 will work with your wiring system to ensure that your towed vehicle's turn signal lights flash in tandem with your RV's lights. Using this relay will not interfere with…

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Answer 7

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11060 will fit your 2007 Toyota Yaris if it is a sedan and not a 3-door hatchback. The correct ball mount for this hitch is the Curt #C45521, for which you'd also need a pin and clip, #F-4. Keep in mind that…

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Answer 8

The Blue Ox BX1136 base plates are no longer available. They went inactive on our site when we ran out of our stock of them. They are supposed to be replaced by a new model, but they are not yet available. Currently, for your 2015 Jeep Cherokee…

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