Recommended Set-up For Flat Towing A 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Question:
I already have a tow dolly can I use it to tow my jeep cherokee trailhawk 2017, for now ?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
A tow dolly is only allowed for your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk if you have a front wheel drive model and lift the front wheels off the ground. All other versions do not allow dolly towing according to the online owners manual for your vehicle. Front wheel drive vehicles cannot be flat towed or 4x4 models with 1-speed Power transfer unit. However, if you have the 2-speed power transfer unit 4x4 you can flat tow.
If you want to flat tow your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plates # BX1136 which is a confirmed fit. Then for a tow bar I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 which will work well with this base plate kit.
For lighting I would go with the custom fit kit part # HM56208 as it wouldn't require any splicing or drilling into the light housings. You will also need the brake lite relay # RM-88400.
For a permanent install braking system I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 as this is going to install easy and is very dependable. It's our installers favorite as after the initial installation this system becomes plug and play.
The final thing you will need is a high-low adapter. To determine your need, I've attached an article to help along with a linked page to all your options.
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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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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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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