Equipment Needed to Flat Tow a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
Need equipment for a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Off road 2 package, for base plate/towbar/ wiring etc for already equipped tow package jeep. for behind an RV with 2 inch receiver
asked by: Mike S
Expert Reply:
All of the equipment that you will need to properly flat tow/dinghy tow your 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be base plates, a tow bar, tow bar wiring for working lights, safety cables, and most states now require a supplemental braking system be installed on any vehicle that is being towed.
For your Grand Cherokee I recommend going with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1128. I like the Blue Ox systems because you can detach the tabs so that your Jeep has a much cleaner look when not being towed.
These base plates will work well with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380. This tow bar has a 6,500 lbs weight capacity and fits with 2 inch hitch receivers. The Blue Ox tow bars all come with safety cables as well so there is one piece of equipment that you won't have to remember to get.
What I recommend using for the working brake lights is the Custer Wireless LED Tow Light # LIW-LDTL. This system is wireless so you will not have to do any hardwiring into your Jeep's electrical system. You just plug the trailer connector to your RV's 7-Way, turn the light on, then toss the magnetic tow light on the rear of your Grand Cherokee and you are good to go.
The last thing that you will need is a supplemental braking system. My favorite one that we carry is the Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400. This proportional braking system will sit on the floor in front of the driver's seat inside your Jeep and will depress the brake pedal in proportion to your RV's brake. The great thing about this system is that it is not vehicle specific so you can use it for years to come.
I have attached some installation videos for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- Wireless
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Custer
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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